Darkrai is a Dark-type Pokémon that Trainers will encounter as a Tier-5 Raid Boss in chance of being Shiny in Pokémon GO, appearing with a pink scarf and dark purple body instead of its classic red kerchief and black body.
As a Dark Pokémon, Darkrai is resistant to Ghost, Dark, and Psychic attacks. Therefore, Pokémon such as Metagross, Mismagius, or Chandelure are ineffective against this Raid Boss. On the other hand, it is weak to Fighting, Bug, and Fairy Moves. If the weather is Foggy in the AR world of Pokémon GO, Darkrai will receive a Weather Boost, slightly enhancing its Fast and Charged Moves. Moreover, this Raid Boss will deal its maximum amount of damage when equipped with Snarl and Shadow Ball.
The top four counters for Legendary Darkrai in a Pokémon GO Raid are Shadow Machamp, Shadow Hariyama, Mega Beedrill, and Shadow Granbull. However, not all Trainers will have these rare Shadow or Mega Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Alternatively, the regular unaltered Pokémon listed below are more than capable of countering Darkrai in a Raid Battle.
How To Counter Darkrai In A Pokémon GO Raid
Best Fighting Counters For Darkrai
- Conkeldurr: Type: Fighting | Evolution: evolve Timburr and Gurdurr with Candy ×250 | Best Moveset: Fast Move - Counter, Charged Move - Dynamic Punch
- Machamp: Type: Fighting | Evolution: evolve Machop and Machoke with Candy ×125 | Best Moveset: Fast Move - Counter, Charged Move - Dynamic Punch
- Lucario: Type: Fighting & Steel | Evolution: evolve Riolu with Candy ×50 | Best Moveset: Fast Move - Counter, Charged Move - Aura Sphere
- Hariyama: Type: Fighting | Evolution: evolve Makuhita with Candy ×50 | Best Moveset: Fast Move - Counter, Charged Move - Dynamic Punch
Best Fairy Counters For Darkrai
- Togekiss: Type: Fairy & Flying | Evolution: evolve Togepi and Togetic with Candy ×125 and a Sinnoh Stone in Pokémon GO | Best Moveset: Fast Move - Charm, Charged Move - Dazzling Gleam
- Gardevoir: Type: Fairy & Psychic | Evolution: evolve Ralts and Kirlia with Candy ×125 | Best Moveset: Fast Move - Charm, Charged Move - Dazzling Gleam
Best Bug Counters For Darkrai
- Heracross: Type: Fighting & Bug | Evolution: No Evolution | Best Moveset: Fast Move - Counter, Charged Move - Megahorn
- Yanmega: Type: Bug & Flying | Evolution: evolve Yanma with Candy ×100 and a Sinnoh Stone | Best Moveset: Fast Move - Bug Bite, Charged Move - Bug Buzz
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