Dark (type)

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Attack pros & cons

Dark moves are super-effective against

GHOST

PSYCHIC

Dark moves are not very effective against

FIGHTING

DARK

FAIRY

Defence pros & cons

These types are super-effective against Dark type Pokémon

FIGHTING

BUG

FAIRY

These types are not very effective against Dark type Pokémon

GHOST

DARK

Dual type attack pros & cons

This chart shows the strength of the dark type against every type combination. The fraction of damage a dark type move will deal is shown - ½ means 50% damage (not very effective), 2 means 200% (super-effective) and so on.

Dark Pokémon stat averages

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Dark Pokémon

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Dark type moves

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Dark Type Sprites

Ruby / Sapphire

Emerald

FireRed / LeafGreen

Generation 3

Diamond Pearl

Platinum

HeartGold SoulSilver

Generation 4

Black / White

Generation 5

Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Effect	Prob (%)
Assurance	DARK	60	100	10	Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.	-
Baddy Bad	DARK	80	95	15	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	-
Beat Up	DARK	-	100	10	Hits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.	-
Bite	DARK	60	100	25	Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.	30
Black Hole Eclipse Physical	DARK	-	-	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	-
Black Hole Eclipse Special	DARK	-	-	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	-
Brutal Swing	DARK	60	100	20	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	-
Crunch	DARK	80	100	15	Has a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.	20
Dark Pulse	DARK	80	100	15	Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.	20
Dark Void	DARK	-	50	10	Puts the target to sleep.	-
Darkest Lariat	DARK	85	100	10	Ignores the target’s stat modifiers.	-
Embargo	DARK	-	100	15	Target cannot use held items.	-
Fake Tears	DARK	-	100	20	Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.	-
Feint Attack	DARK	60	∞	20	Never misses.	-
Flatter	DARK	-	100	15	Raises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.	-
Fling	DARK	-	100	10	Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.	-
Foul Play	DARK	95	100	15	Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.	-
Hone Claws	DARK	-	-	15	Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.	-
Hyperspace Fury	DARK	100	-	5	Ignores and destroys protection effects.	100
Knock Off	DARK	65	100	20	Target drops its held item.	-
Malicious Moonsault	DARK	180	-	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	-
Memento	DARK	-	100	10	Lowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.	-
Nasty Plot	DARK	-	-	20	Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.	-
Night Daze	DARK	85	95	10	Has a 40% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.	40
Night Slash	DARK	70	100	15	Has an increased chance for a critical hit.	-

Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Effect	Prob (%)
Assurance	DARK	60	100	10	Power is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.	-
Baddy Bad	DARK	80	95	15	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	-
Beat Up	DARK	-	100	10	Hits once for every conscious Pokémon the trainer has.	-
Bite	DARK	60	100	25	Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.	30
Black Hole Eclipse Physical	DARK	-	-	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	-
Black Hole Eclipse Special	DARK	-	-	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	-
Brutal Swing	DARK	60	100	20	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	-
Crunch	DARK	80	100	15	Has a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.	20
Dark Pulse	DARK	80	100	15	Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.	20
Dark Void	DARK	-	50	10	Puts the target to sleep.	-
Darkest Lariat	DARK	85	100	10	Ignores the target’s stat modifiers.	-
Embargo	DARK	-	100	15	Target cannot use held items.	-
Fake Tears	DARK	-	100	20	Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.	-
Feint Attack	DARK	60	∞	20	Never misses.	-
Flatter	DARK	-	100	15	Raises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.	-
Fling	DARK	-	100	10	Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.	-
Foul Play	DARK	95	100	15	Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.	-
Hone Claws	DARK	-	-	15	Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.	-
Hyperspace Fury	DARK	100	-	5	Ignores and destroys protection effects.	100
Knock Off	DARK	65	100	20	Target drops its held item.	-
Malicious Moonsault	DARK	180	-	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.	-
Memento	DARK	-	100	10	Lowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.	-
Nasty Plot	DARK	-	-	20	Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.	-
Night Daze	DARK	85	95	10	Has a 40% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.	40
Night Slash	DARK	70	100	15	Has an increased chance for a critical hit.	-