Dark (Pokémon type)

Nanu and Grimsley, two Dark-type Pokémon Trainers.

The Dark type is one of the eighteen types. It was introduced in the second 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
Umbreon		It is most active in the wee hours of the night, when moonlight bathes the land. Its large eyes can pierce the darkness and perceive prey with absolute clarity.
Murkrow		If spotted, it will lure an unwary person into chasing it, then lose the pursuer on mountain trails.
Sneasel		A smart and sneaky Pokémon. A pair may work together to steal eggs by having one lure the parents away.
Houndour		It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.
Houndoom		In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply toward the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
Tyranitar		One of two Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are not Dragon-type
Poochyena		At first sight, Poochyena takes a bite at anything that moves. This Pokémon chases after prey until the victim becomes exhausted. However, it may turn tail if the prey strikes back.
Mightyena		Mightyena gives obvious signals when it is preparing to attack. It starts to growl deeply and then flattens its body. This Pokémon will bite savagely with its sharply pointed fangs.
Nuzleaf		Nuzleaf live in densely overgrown forests. They occasionally venture out of the forest to startle people. This Pokémon dislikes having its long nose pinched.
Shiftry		It evolves from Nuzleaf when exposed to a Leaf Stone.
Sableye
Carvanha
Sharpedo		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.
Cacturne
Crawdaunt
Absol		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.
Honchkrow		It evolves from Murkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.
Stunky
Skuntank
Spiritomb		It lays curses by thinking wicked thoughts. Writings tell that this Pokémon was born out of the assembly of five score and eight malevolent spirits.
Drapion
Weavile		It evolves from Sneasel when leveled up while holding a Razor Claw during the night.
Darkrai		Playable in Pokkén Tournament
Purrloin
Liepard
Sandile
Krokorok
Krookodile		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.
Scraggy
Scrafty
Zorua		Zorua sometimes transforms into a person and goes into cities to search for food. When Zorua does this, it usually takes on the form of a child.
Zoroark		Stories say those who tried to catch Zoroark were trapped in an illusion and punished.
Pawniard
Bisharp
Vullaby		Their wings are too tiny to allow them to fly. They guard their posteriors with bones that were gathered by Mandibuzz.
Mandibuzz		It makes a nest out of bones it finds. It grabs weakened prey in its talons and hauls it to its nest of bones.
Deino		Lacking sight, it's unaware of its surroundings, so it bumps into things and eats anything that moves.
Zweilous		The two heads do not get along. Whichever head eats more than the other gets to be the leader.
Hydreigon		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.
Greninja		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
Pangoro		It evolves from Pancham starting at level 32, if the player has a Dark-type Pokémon in their party.
Inkay		It flashes the light-emitting spots on its body, which drains its opponent's will to fight. It takes the opportunity to scuttle away and hide.
Malamar		It evolves from Inkay starting at level 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down.
Yveltal		Mascot of Pokémon Y and member of the Aura trio
Incineroar		Playable in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Guzzlord		Known as UB-05 Glutton
Nickit		Cunning and cautious, this Pokémon survives by stealing food from others. It erases its tracks with swipes of its tail as it makes off with its plunder.
Thievul		With a lithe body and sharp claws, it goes around stealing food and eggs. Boltund is its natural enemy.
Impidimp		Through its nose, it sucks in the emanations produced by people and Pokémon when they feel annoyed. It thrives off this negative energy.
Morgrem		When it gets down on all fours as if to beg for forgiveness, it's trying to lure opponents in so that it can stab them with its spear-like hair.
Grimmsnarl		Has a Gigantamax form
Obstagoon		Its voice is staggering in volume. Obstagoon has a tendency to take on a threatening posture and shout—this move is known as Obstruct.
Morpeko		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.
Urshifu (Single Strike Style)		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.
Zarude		The only Mythical Pokémon of the Eighth Pokémon generation
Overqwil		It evolves from Hisuian Qwilfish when leveled up while knowing Barb Barrage.
Meowscarada		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.
Lokix		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.
Maschiff		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.
Mabosstiff		Mabosstiff loves playing with children. Though usually gentle, it takes on an intimidating look when protecting its family.
Bombirdier		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.
Kingambit		Evolves from Bisharp upon leveling up after defeating three Bisharp that hold a Leader's Crest.
Brute Bonnet		Amoonguss' ancient Paradox Pokémon counterpart
Iron Jugulis		Hydreigon's future Paradox Pokémon counterpart
Wo-Chien		Known as the Tablets of Ruin
Chien-Pao		Known as the Sword of Ruin
Ting-Lu		Known as the Vessel of Ruin
Chi-Yu		Known as the Beads of Ruin
Roaring Moon		Salamence's ancient Paradox Pokémon counterpart

Alternate Forms

Pokémon	Type	Information
Rattata Alola Form
Raticate Alola Form
Meowth Alola Form
Persian Alola Form
Grimer Alola Form
Muk Alola Form
Mega Gyarados		Only Mega Evolution to gain a Dark typing
Moltres Galar Form		One of the Galarian Legendary birds
Qwilfish Hisui Form
Mega Houndoom
Mega Tyranitar
Zigzagoon Galar Form
Linoone Galar Form
Mega Sableye
Mega Sharpedo
Mega Absol
Mega Absol Z
Mega Darkrai
File:PKMN493-Dark.png Arceus Dread Plate
Samurott Hisui Form
Mega Scrafty
Ash-Greninja
Mega Greninja
Mega Malamar
Hoopa Unbound
File:PKMNSM773-Dark.png Silvally Dark Memory
Morpeko Hangry Mode

List of dark-type moves

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