Dark Type Pokemon for Sale

Dark-type Pokémon are the best matchup against Psychic and Ghost types. Attacks against these two are super-effective, dealing 160% damage. Dark types are also double-resistant to Psychic moves, and any damage from Psychic and Ghost types is reduced. In PvE battles, it's a good idea to have Dark-type Pokémon on deck for Raid bosses like Mewtwo, Cresselia, and Giratina.

PvE Raid Rankings

• Mega Apex: Hands down the best option for PvE is Mega Tyranitar (Bite + Brutal Swing). Tyranitar is bulky and is great for DPS while also boosting Dark-type attack damage for all allies in a Raid lobby.
• Shadow Powerhouses: In terms of non-Mega options, look no further than Shadow Tyranitar and Shadow Hydreigon. If you're looking to blow through raids fast, Shadow Darkrai (Snarl + Shadow Ball) and Shadow Weavile are great options because of their high base attack stats. However, what they make up for in speed, they lack in defensive survivability.
• Budget Non-Shadow Fillers: Don't have a ton of XL Candy or Shadow Stardust on hand? Standard Darkrai, Hydreigon, and Chandelure (using Snarl + Shadow Ball) are great low-budget alternatives.

PvP League Breakdown

• Great League: Umbreon can outlast opponents, given its high Defense and HP. However, because of its low Attack, it's good to have Legacy Last Resort or Psychic for coverage. Other options include Mandibuzz with Snarl + Foul Play and Purified Sableye using Return.
• Ultra League: Guzzlord can pressure opponents by using Dragon Claw and Crunch, forcing them to use their shields, while Obstagoon uses Counter + Night Slash to flip mirror matchups. Pangoro acts as a high-damage counter-pick against rival Dark and Steel-types.

Optimal Movesets & Weather Mechanics

• Fast Moves: Having Snarl helps generate energy to help spam Charged Moves in PvP, while Bite stands on its own in PvE Raids without having to rely on Charged attacks.
• Charged Moves: Brutal Swing is your top pick since it deals a ton of damage without needing much energy to charge it. Foul Play, Dark Pulse, and Crunch are good secondary picks; which one specifically depends on how much energy you have.
• Fog Mechanics: Foggy weather increases wild Dark-type spawn rates, awards 25% extra catching Stardust, and adds a flat 20% damage multiplier to all Dark-type attacks across Raids, Gyms, and Trainer Battles.

FAQs

Is Shadow Tyranitar better than Mega Tyranitar?

Not necessarily. Mega Tyranitar has more value in a Raid team because of its Mega boost, which increases damage dealt by other Pokémon. If you don't have a Mega Tyranitar on hand, Shadow Tyranitar is a good choice as a strong attacker since it deals more damage than a regular Tyranitar.

Are Dark-types superior to Ghost-types against Psychic Raid bosses?

While both are super-effective against Psychic, Dark-types are generally safer because they also resist Psychic moves, whereas Ghost-types take neutral damage from them.

How much extra resource investment do Shadow Dark-types require?

Shadow Pokémon cost 20% more Stardust and Candy to power up, and require a Team GO Rocket event to remove the charge move Frustration via a Charged TM.