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Nanu and Grimsley

Nanu and Grimsley, two Dark-type Pokémon Trainers.

The Dark type is one of the eighteen types. It was introduced in the Second Pokémon Generation, along with the Steel type. As well as introducing new Pokémon and moves with the Dark type, one move was changed to be the Dark type.

List of Dark-type Pokémon[]

Pokémon Type Information
PKMN197
Umbreon
Dark
PKMN198
Murkrow
DarkFlying
PKMN215
Sneasel
DarkIce
PKMN228
Houndour
DarkFire
PKMN229
Houndoom
DarkFire
PKMNSS248
Tyranitar
RockDark One of two Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are not Dragon-type
PKMN261
Poochyena
Dark
PKMN262
Mightyena
Dark
PKMN274
Nuzleaf
GrassDark
PKMN275
Shiftry
GrassDark
PKMN302
Sableye
DarkGhost
PKMN318
Carvanha
WaterDark
PKMN319
Sharpedo
WaterDark Nicknamed "the bully of the sea," Sharpedo is widely feared. Its cruel fangs grow back immediately if they snap off. Just one of these Pokémon can thoroughly tear apart a supertanker.
PKMN332
Cacturne
GrassDark
PKMN342
Crawdaunt
WaterDark
PKMN359
Absol
Dark Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.
PKMN430
Honchkrow
DarkFlying
PKMN434
Stunky
PoisonDark
PKMN435
Skuntank
PoisonDark
PKMN442
Spiritomb
GhostDark
PKMN452
Drapion
PoisonDark
PKMN461
Weavile
DarkIce It evolves from Sneasel when leveled up while holding a Razor Claw during the night.
PKMN491
Darkrai
Dark Playable in Pokkén Tournament
PKMN509
Purrloin
Dark
PKMN510
Liepard
Dark
PKMN551
Sandile
GroundDark
PKMN552
Krokorok
GroundDark
PKMN553
Krookodile
GroundDark This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sands. Krookodile's mighty jaws can bite through heavy plates of iron with almost no effort at all.
PKMN559
Scraggy
DarkFighting
PKMN560
Scrafty
DarkFighting
PKMN570
Zorua
Dark
PKMN571
Zoroark
Dark
PKMN624
Pawniard
DarkSteel
PKMN625
Bisharp
DarkSteel
PKMNSS629
Vullaby
DarkFlying
PKMNSS630
Mandibuzz
DarkFlying
PKMN633
Deino
DarkDragon
PKMN634
Zweilous
DarkDragon The two heads do not get along. Whichever head eats more than the other gets to be the leader.
PKMN635
Hydreigon
DarkDragon It's said that Hydreigon grew ferocious because people in times long past loathed it, considering it to be evil incarnate and attacking it relentlessly.
PKMN658
Greninja
WaterDark Final form of the Water first partner for the Kalos region. Playable in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
PKMN675
Pangoro
FightingDark
PKMN686
Inkay
DarkPsychic
PKMN687
Malamar
DarkPsychic
PKMN717
Yveltal
DarkFlying Mascot of Pokémon Y and member of the Aura trio
PKMN727
Incineroar
FireDark Playable in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
PKMN799
Guzzlord
DarkDragon Known as UB-05 Glutton
PKMN827
Nickit
Dark
PKMN828
Thievul
Dark
PKMN859
Impidimp
DarkFairy
PKMN860
Morgrem
DarkFairy
PKMN861
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairy Has a Gigantamax form
PKMN862
Obstagoon
DarkNormal Its voice is staggering in volume. Obstagoon has a tendency to take on a threatening posture and shout—this move is known as Obstruct.
PKMN877
Morpeko
ElectricDark As it eats the seeds stored up in its pocket-like pouches, this Pokémon is not just satisfying its constant hunger. It's also generating electricity.
PKMN892
Urshifu
(Single Strike Style)
FightingDark This form of Urshifu is a strong believer in the one-hit KO. Its strategy is to leap in close to foes and land a devastating blow with a hardened fist.
PKMN893
Zarude
GrassDark The only Mythical Pokémon of the Eighth Pokémon generation
PKMN904
Overqwil
PoisonDark It evolves from Hisuian Qwilfish when leveled up while knowing Barb Barrage.
PKMN908
Meowscarada
GrassDark This Pokémon uses the reflective fur lining in its cape to camouflage the stem of its flower, creating the illusion that the flower is floating.
PKMN920
Lokix
BugDark It uses its normally folded third set of legs when in Showdown Mode. This places a huge burden on its body, so it can't stay in this mode for long.
PKMN942
Maschiff
Dark It always scowls in an attempt to make opponents take it seriously, but even crying children will burst into laughter when they see Maschiff’s face.
PKMN943
Mabosstiff
Dark Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family.
PKMN962
Bombirdier
FlyingDark Bombirdier uses the apron on its chest to bundle up food, which it carries back to its nest. It enjoys dropping things that make loud noises. One of the Titan Pokémon, known as the Open Sky Titan.
PKMN983
Kingambit
DarkSteel Evolves from Bisharp upon leveling up after defeating three Bisharp that hold a Leader's Crest.
PKMN986
Brute Bonnet
GrassDark Amoonguss' ancient Paradox Pokémon counterpart
PKMN993
Iron Jugulis
DarkFlying Hydreigon's future Paradox Pokémon counterpart
PKMN1001
Wo-Chien
DarkGrass Known as the Tablets of Ruin
PKMN1002
Chien-Pao
DarkIce Known as the Sword of Ruin
PKMN1003
Ting-Lu
DarkGround Known as the Vessel of Ruin
PKMN1004
Chi-Yu
DarkFire Known as the Beads of Ruin
PKMN1005
Roaring Moon
DragonDark Salamence's ancient Paradox Pokémon counterpart

Alternate Forms[]

Pokémon Type Information
PKMNLGPE019-A
Rattata
Alola Form
DarkNormal
PKMNLGPE020-A
Raticate
Alola Form
DarkNormal
PKMNSV052-A
Meowth
Alola Form
Dark
PKMNSV053-A
Persian
Alola Form
Dark
PKMNSV088-A
Grimer
Alola Form
PoisonDark
PKMNSV089-A
Muk
Alola Form
PoisonDark
PKMN130-M
Mega Gyarados
WaterDark Only Mega Evolution to gain a Dark typing
PKMNSS146-G
Moltres
Galar Form
DarkFlying One of the Galarian Legendary birds
PKMNSV211-H
Qwilfish
Hisui Form
PoisonDark
PKMNXY229-M
Mega Houndoom
DarkFire
PKMNXY248-M
Mega Tyranitar
RockDark
PKMNSS263-G
Zigzagoon
Galar Form
DarkNormal
PKMNSS263-G
Linoone
Galar Form
DarkNormal
PKMN302-M
Mega Sableye
DarkGhost
PKMN319-M
Mega Sharpedo
WaterDark
PKMNXY359-M
Mega Absol
Dark
File:PKMN493-Dark.png
Arceus
Dread Plate
Dark
PKMNSV503-H
Samurott
Hisui Form
WaterDark
PKMNSM658-A
Ash-Greninja
WaterDark
PKMNSV720-U
Hoopa
Unbound
PsychicDark
File:PKMNSM773-Dark.png
Silvally
Dark Memory
Dark
PKMNSS877-H
Morpeko
Hangry Mode
ElectricDark

List of dark-type moves[]

Name Category Contest PP Power Accuracy Generation
Bite Physical Tough 25 60 100% First
Feint Attack Physical Clever 20 60 Second
Pursuit Physical Clever 20 40 100% Second
Crunch Physical Tough 15 80 100% Second
Beat Up Physical Clever 10 Varies 100% Second
Thief Physical Tough 10 40 100% Second
Torment Status Tough 15 100% Third
Flatter Status Clever 15 100% Third
Memento Status Tough 10 100% Third
Taunt Status Clever 20 100% Third
Knock Off Physical Clever 20 65 100% Third
Snatch Status Clever 10 100% Third
Fake Tears Status Clever 20 100% Third
Payback Physical Cool 10 50 100% Fourth
Assurance Physical Beautiful 10 50 100% Fourth
Embargo Status Cute 15 100% Fourth
Fling Physical Tough 10 Varies 100% Fourth
Punishment Physical Clever 5 Varies 100% Fourth
Sucker Punch Physical Clever 5 80 100% Fourth
Dark Pulse Special Cool 15 80 100% Fourth
Night Slash Physical Beautiful 15 70 100% Fourth
Switcheroo Status Cool 10 100% Fourth
Nasty Plot Status Cute 20 Fourth
Dark Void Status Clever 10 80% Fourth
Hone Claws Status Cute 15 Fifth
Foul Play Physical Clever 15 95 100% Fifth
Quash Status Clever 15 100% Fifth
Night Daze Special Cool 10 85 95% Fifth
Snarl Special Tough 15 55 95% Fifth
Hyperspace Fury Physical Tough 5 100 Sixth
Parting Shot Status Cool 20 Sixth
Topsy-Turvy Status Clever 20 Sixth
Brutal Swing Physical 20 60 100% Seventh
Darkest Lariat Physical 10 85 100% Seventh
Power Trip Physical 10 20* 100% Seventh
Throat Chop Physical 15 80 100% Seventh
Aura Wheel Physical 10 110 100% Eighth
False Surrender Physical 10 80 Eighth
Fiery Wrath Special 10 90 100% Eighth
Jaw Lock Physical 10 80 100% Eighth
Lash Out Physical 5 75 100% Eighth
Obstruct Status 10 100% Eighth
Wicked Blow Physical 5 80 100% Eighth

Z-Moves and Max Moves[]

  • Black Hole Eclipse (Darkinium Z)
  • Malicious Moonsault (Incinium Z) - Darkest Lariat
  • Max Darkness
  • G-Max Snooze - Grimmsnarl
  • G-Max One Blow - Urshifu (Single-Strike Style)
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