How to get Darkrai in Pokemon Go: PvP & PvE performance, best moveset & can it be shiny?

Darkrai is one of the most sought-after creatures in Pokemon Go. But is it any good in Pokemon Go? Here’s how to get Darkrai in Pokemon Go, including its best moveset, general performance, and more.

Pokemon Go‘s Timeless Travels season is in full swing, and trainers are roaming around catching new and returning Pokemon. One of them is Darkrai, the Pitch-Black Pokemon, and its coming back to Raids soon.

Darkrai is a unique Pokemon introduced in the fifth Generation games and has a nightmarish design. It is a sinister Dark-type that also uses some Ghost-type moves, and it looks considerably strong.

But is it really that strong? Trainers want to know all about Darkrai: if it’s good in PvP or PvE, its meta moves, its shiny availability, and other details. So here’s how to get Darkrai in Pokemon Go.

• How to get Darkrai in Pokemon Go
• Is Darkrai good in Pokemon Go PvP?
• Best Darkrai Pokemon Go PvP moveset
• Is Darkrai good in Pokemon Go PvE?
• Best Darkrai Pokemon Go PvE moveset
• All Pokemon Go Darkrai moves
  • Fast Moves
  • Charged Moves
• Is shiny Darkrai available in Pokemon Go?

How to get Darkrai in Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go players can find and catch Darkrai from 5-Star Raids. This is the only way for players to get Darkrai for their collections.

Keep in mind that Darkrai 5-Star Raids are taking place from February 15, 2024, at 10 AM local time, until February 20, 2024, at 10 AM local time, so this is your chance to get this rare Pokemon for your collection.

Is Darkrai good in Pokemon Go PvP?

No, Darkrai is not good in Pokemon Go PvP. It’s below number 400 in rankings (according to most Stat hubs like PvPoke and PokemonGoHub) and its stats are average for a Legendary.

Even if its maximum CP is around the 4200 (4227 CP at lvl 50 with perfect stats), there are Pokemon that counter it all too well in the Master League, so there’s no point in wasting Candy and Stardust to raise a Darkrai for PvP.

It’s one of the few Pokemon in Pokemon Go that has over 100 counters and is considered a no-go pick for most experienced players.

Best Darkrai Pokemon Go PvP moveset

The best Darkrai moveset for Pokemon Go PvP is Feint Attack as a Fast Move and Sludge Bomb as a Charged Move. Feint Attack has a faster animation than Snarl but produces less energy, but that doesn’t make it bad, as you combine it with Sludge Bomb.

Using those two moves you can create a great combo for baiting and countering Fairy Types which are Darkrai’s main weakness.

Is Darkrai good in Pokemon Go PvE?

Darkrai is a great pick for Pokemon Go PvE. Its single Dark typing makes it one of the best to tackle Ghost-type Raids like Mega Gengar and Mega Banette. Plus it has a really strong kit and decent stats.

Unfortunately, for that to happen, players need to invest a lot of Darkrai Candy, and farming them is really difficult.

Darkrai is also great against Psychic-types, unless you go against Mega-Gardevoir who boasts a dual Psychic/Fairy-type.

Best Darkrai Pokemon Go PvE moveset

The best moveset for Darkrai in Pokemon Go PvE is a combination of Snarl and Shadow Ball. This can yield a Total Damage Output of 477 per cycle, making it one of the greatest combos in the whole Pokemon Go PvE roster.

All Pokemon Go Darkrai moves

Here’s a list of all the moves Darkrai can use in Pokemon Go, including Fast Moves and Charged Moves:

Fast Moves

• Snarl
• Feint Attack

Charged Moves

• Dark Pulse
• Shadow Ball
• Focus Blast
• Sludge Bomb

Keep in mind that Sludge Bomb is a Legacy Move and the only way Darkrai can learn it is by using an Elite Charged TM.

Is shiny Darkrai available in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Darkrai is available in Pokemon Go and players have an increased chance of finding it after beating the Raid battle.

Plus, shiny Raid Pokemon have a 100% catch rate, so players can consider themselves lucky if they manage to encounter one after they beat the Raid.

And that’s all you need to know about Darkrai in Pokemon Go. If you found this guide useful, you can also check out the following links for more Pokemon content and tips:

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