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Darkrai in Pokémon X & Y

#491 in the X and Y Pokédex • Pitch-Black Pokémon

Darkrai in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.

Pokémon Y

It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.

Pokémon details

Type

Dark

Category

Pitch-Black Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

50.5 kg (111.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0491

Darkrai in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

70

250

344

Attack

90

166

306

Defense

90

166

306

Sp. Atk

135

247

405

Sp. Def

90

166

306

Speed

125

229

383

Total

600

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Darkrai, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 SpA, 1 Spe
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
270

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
120

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Darkrai

Darkrai

#491

No evolutions

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartDisable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Normal-10020
StartOminous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005
11Quick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030
20Hypnosis

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

Psychic-6020
29Feint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Dark60-20
38Nightmare

A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Ghost-10015
47Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
57Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30
66Dark Void

Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.

Dark-8010
75Nasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Dark--20
84Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015
93Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM04Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM57Charge Beam

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
TM61Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-8515
TM63Embargo

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
TM73Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-10020
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.

Dark559515
TM97Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
TM98Power-Up Punch

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

Fighting4010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Drain Punch

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Fighting7510010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Drain Punch

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Fighting7510010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Night Shade

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Ghost-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Dark--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Dark--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Dark801005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Wonder Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wonder Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Psychic--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Bad Dreams

Ability Slot 1

Reduces the HP of sleeping opposing Pokémon.

Damages sleeping opponents for 1/8 their max HP after each turn.

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