Dark (type)
The Dark type is one of the elemental types that determine a Pokemon's offensive and defensive battle matchups.
As an attacking type
How a Dark-type move fares against each defending type. Against dual-type Pokemon the two defensive multipliers are multiplied together.
- Super effective against: Ghost, Psychic
- Not very effective against: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
- No effect against: —
As a defending type
How each attacking type fares against a Dark-type Pokemon.
Pokémon
Rattata, Raticate, Meowth, Persian, Grimer, Muk, Gyarados, Moltres, Umbreon, Murkrow, Qwilfish, Sneasel, Houndour, Houndoom, Tyranitar, Poochyena, Mightyena, Zigzagoon, Linoone, Nuzleaf, Shiftry, Sableye, Carvanha, Sharpedo, Cacturne, Crawdaunt, Absol, Honchkrow, Stunky, Skuntank, Spiritomb, Drapion, Weavile, Darkrai, Arceus, Samurott, Purrloin, Liepard, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Scraggy, Scrafty, Zorua, Zoroark, Pawniard, Bisharp, Vullaby, Mandibuzz, Deino, Zweilous, Hydreigon, Greninja, Pangoro, Inkay, Malamar, Yveltal, Hoopa, Incineroar, Silvally, Guzzlord, Nickit, Thievul, Impidimp, Morgrem, Grimmsnarl, Obstagoon, Morpeko, Urshifu, Zarude, Overqwil, Meowscarada, Lokix, Maschiff, Mabosstiff, Bombirdier, Kingambit, BruteBonnet, IronJugulis, Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, Chi-Yu, RoaringMoon
Moves
| Move | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Ceaseless Edge | Physical | 65 | 90 | 15 |
| Assurance | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| Beat Up | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| Bite | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| Black Hole Eclipse | — | — | — | 1 |
| Brutal Swing | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Ceaseless Edge | Physical | 65 | 90 | 15 |
| Comeuppance | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| Crunch | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Dark Pulse | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Dark Void | Status | — | 50 | 10 |
| Darkest Lariat | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| Embargo | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| Fake Tears | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| False Surrender | Physical | 80 | — | 10 |
| Feint Attack | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| Fiery Wrath | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| Flatter | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| Fling | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| Foul Play | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| G-Max One Blow | — | — | — | 10 |
| G-Max Snooze | — | — | — | 10 |
| Hone Claws | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Hyperspace Fury | Physical | 100 | — | 5 |
| Jaw Lock | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| Knock Off | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| Kowtow Cleave | Physical | 85 | — | 10 |
| Lash Out | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| Malicious Moonsault | Physical | 180 | — | 1 |
| Max Darkness | — | — | — | 10 |
| Memento | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| Nasty Plot | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Night Daze | Special | 85 | 95 | 10 |
| Night Slash | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| Obstruct | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Parting Shot | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| Payback | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| Power Trip | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| Punishment | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| Pursuit | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| Quash | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| Ruination | Special | — | 90 | 10 |
| Snarl | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Snatch | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Sucker Punch | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| Switcheroo | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| Taunt | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| Thief | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| Throat Chop | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Topsy-Turvy | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Torment | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| Wicked Blow | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |