Can you solo defeat Darkrai in Pokemon GO 5-star raids?

Darkrai was released in Pokemon GO during 2019’s Halloween event. Since then, it has appeared in multiple raids throughout 2020 and 2021. The critter will return to 5-star raids at 10 am local time on February 15, 2024, and will remain till 10 am local time on February 20. As a result, many are wondering if this formidable Pokemon GO raid boss can be overtaken by a single raider.

It is nearly impossible to take down Darkrai as a solo raider. This article will provide all the relevant details on the matter.

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Is it possible to defeat Darkrai raids solo in Pokemon GO?

Darkrai in the anime (Image via TPC)

Darkrai is a Dark-type critter, making it weak to Bug, Fighting, and Fairy-type attacks. Simultaneously, the Pocket Monster resists Dark, Ghost, and Psychic-type moves.

As a 5-star raid boss, Darkrai will have a combat power of 53,623 in Pokemon GO. That said, its base 285 Attack, 198 Defense, and 172 HP make for a glassy attacker. Like other raid bosses of this tier, Darkrai will have an HP bar of 15,000 points, and you will have 300 seconds to take it down.

Darkrai’s Fast Attack options are Snarl and Feint Attack, with Dark Pulse, Focus Blast, and Shadow Ball featuring in its Charged Attack arsenal.

It is not possible to defeat Darkrai because its attacks will make your critters faint multiple times even when they are resisted. Additionally, Darkrai doesn't have a secondary typing that makes it take double super effective damage from any type of attack.

All things considered, it is possible to take down Darkrai raids in Pokemon GO with two to three high-leveled trainers. Maxed-out Fairy and Fighting-type attackers have the best chance of defeating Darkrai in such bouts. It would be best to build a team around the following critters:

• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Shadow or Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
• Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
• Pheromosa with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
• Mega Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor

If you can't recruit the lineup above, consider using some of the following Pocket Monsters:

• Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
• Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
• Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
• Shadow Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
• Volcarona with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz

Unless you have level 50 versions of at least six of these creatures, there is little chance of defeating Darkrai alone in Pokemon GO. Lastly, ensure you have a stock of Max Revives since time will be precious, and you don’t want to waste it reviving and healing your team individually.

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