Master League PvP guide
Darkrai (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Darkrai (Shadow) is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #78. Its recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Foul Play and Shadow Ball.
Master League
#78
Strong 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 (SHADOW)
Is Darkrai (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darkrai (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #78.
Darkrai (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #423.
Darkrai (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #423 | 74.3 | Sucker Punch, Foul Play, Shadow Ball |
| Master LeagueBest | #78 | 79.2 | Sucker Punch, Foul Play, Shadow Ball |
Best Moveset for Darkrai (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Sucker Punch with Foul Play and Shadow Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Darkrai (Shadow) 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
Darkrai (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Darkrai (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Darkrai (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Darkrai (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Darkrai (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Darkrai (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
82% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
90% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
46% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
80% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
99% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
107% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
130% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
97% HP
Ratings are shown from Darkrai (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Darkrai (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Darkrai (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Darkrai (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Darkrai (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Darkrai (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Darkrai (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Darkrai (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Darkrai (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Darkrai (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Darkrai (Shadow) 0/10/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 25
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 190.4
- Defense
- 138.9
- HP
- 124
Master League
Darkrai (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,227
- Attack
- 252.1
- Defense
- 179
- HP
- 157
Darkrai (Shadow) Evolution
Darkrai (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Darkrai (Shadow) 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 Master League #72
Shares Dark typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Master League #38
Shares Dark typing · Same Sucker Punch fast move · Mega Ultra League #7
Same Dark typing · Dark-type fast move · Great League #24
Shares Dark typing · Also runs Shadow Ball · Master League #243
More PoGoCoach tools
Darkrai (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Darkrai (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darkrai (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Sucker Punch with Foul Play and Shadow Ball.
Is Darkrai (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Darkrai (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #78.
What counters Darkrai (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal, Zekrom and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Darkrai (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Darkrai (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Darkrai (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×).