Pokemon GO Darkrai raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Darkrai raid guide will help you take down this Mythical Pokemon from the Sinnoh region as it returns as a 5-star raid boss. It has since made many reappearances in the game in 2020, 2021, and 2023. In 2024, it will be available from 10 am local time on October 28 until 10 am local time on November 4.

This Pokemon GO Darkrai raid guide will walk you through the creature's weaknesses and best counters to help you overcome this challenge in Niantic's mobile game.

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Pokemon GO Darkrai raid weaknesses

Tobias' Darkrai in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Darkrai in Pokemon GO?

Darkrai is a Dark-type Pocket Monster, meaning it takes super-effective damage from Fighting-, Fairy-, and Bug-type attacks. The critter also resists Ghost-, Dark-, and Psychic-type moves.

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Darkrai's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Darkrai has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 53,623
• Attack: 285
• Defense: 198
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Feint Attack and Snarl
• Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse, Focus Blast, and Shadow Ball

You will get 300 seconds to take down this raid boss. Up to 20 trainers can participate in these challenges at one go, and they can join either in person (players must be present within 80 meters of the Gym) or using Remote Raid Passes.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Darkrai raids

Based on the above information, let's look at the best counters to Darkrai.

Best Fighting-type counters to Darkrai raid

Fighting-type counters to Darkrai (Image via TPC)

• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
• Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere

Recommended Mega Evolutions

• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
• Mega Heracross with Counter and Megahorn
• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Mega Lopunny with Double Kick and Focus Blast

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Best Fairy-type counters to Darkrai raid

Fairy-type counters to Darkrai raid (Image via TPC)

• Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
• Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
• Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
• Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

Recommended Mega Evolutions

• Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

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Best Bug-type counters to Darkrai raid

Bug-type counters to Darkrai (Image via TPC)

• Pheromosa with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
• Volcarona with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
• Shadow Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
• Shadow Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor

Recommended Mega Evolutions

• Mega Heracross with Counter and Megahorn
• Mega Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
• Mega Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor

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Pokemon GO Darkrai raid catch CP and shiny availability

You can get a shiny encounter from Pokemon GO Darkrai raids (Image via TPC)

You can encounter Darkrai at the following CP ranges, based on the prevailing weather conditions and IVs:

• No weather boost: 2,048 – 2,136 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Foggy): 2,560 – 2,671 at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Darkrai raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Darkrai raids:

• No weather boost: 2,136 CP
• Weather boosted (Snowy or Cloudy): 2,671 CP

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Can Darkrai be shiny in Pokemon GO raids?

Darkrai encounters from these raids can be shiny and have a shiny chance of 1/20. Keep in mind that shiny Legendary Pokemon are guaranteed catches in Pokemon GO, so make sure to use a Pinap Berry to maximize the Candy you get from it.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters