Master League PvP guide
Darkrai Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Darkrai is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #134. Its recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Foul Play and Shadow Ball.
Master League
#134
Viable pick
Type
Dark
Best Fast Move
Sucker Punch
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,227
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DARKRAI
Is Darkrai Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darkrai is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #134.
Darkrai PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #534 | 71.3 | Sucker Punch, Foul Play, Shadow Ball |
| Master LeagueBest | #134 | 71.7 | Sucker Punch, Foul Play, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Darkrai in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
The recommended PvP moveset for Darkrai is Sucker Punch with Foul Play and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Darkrai in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Darkrai PvP Move Counts
Sucker Punch → Foul Play
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Sucker Punch → Shadow Ball
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Darkrai Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Darkrai wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Darkrai Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Darkrai's Dark typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- fighting1.6×
Resistant to
- psychic0.391×
- dark0.625×
- ghost0.625×
Best Counters to Darkrai in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Darkrai in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Darkrai's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
67% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
83% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
89% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
108% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
82% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
100% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
87% HP
Ratings are shown from Darkrai's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Darkrai.
Best Teammates for Darkrai in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Darkrai should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Darkrai's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Darkrai's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Darkrai's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Darkrai's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Darkrai's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Darkrai
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/10/14 | 2,500 | 25 | 3,279,420 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 2,495 | 24.5 | 3,275,984 | |
| #3 | 0/13/11 | 2,498 | 25 | 3,273,062 | |
| #4 | 3/15/13 | 2,499 | 24.5 | 3,272,072 | |
| #5 | 2/14/15 | 2,498 | 24.5 | 3,272,004 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,227 | 50 | 7,083,848 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,213 | 50 | 7,060,235 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,217 | 50 | 7,050,591 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,216 | 50 | 7,038,728 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,199 | 50 | 7,036,622 |
Darkrai Stats in Pokémon GO
Darkrai's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Darkrai 0/10/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 190.4
- Defense
- 138.9
- HP
- 124
Master League
Darkrai 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,227
- Attack
- 252.1
- Defense
- 179
- HP
- 157
Darkrai Evolution
Darkrai has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
A Shadow form of Darkrai also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Darkrai in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Dark typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Mega Ultra League #132
Shares Dark typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Mega Ultra League #7
Shares Dark typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Mega Master League #72
Shares Dark typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Master League #38
Same Dark typing · Dark-type fast move · Great League #24
Shares Dark typing · Also runs Shadow Ball · Master League #243
More PoGoCoach tools
Darkrai Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Darkrai in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darkrai's recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Foul Play and Shadow Ball.
Is Darkrai good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darkrai is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #134.
What counters Darkrai in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Xerneas and Zacian (Crowned Sword) are among the strongest current counters to Darkrai in Master League.
What is Darkrai weak to in Pokémon GO?
Darkrai is weak to Bug (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×).