Pokémon Go How to Catch a Shiny Darkrai
How to catch a shiny Darkrai in Pokémon Go + Best Counters against Darkrai.
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With the upcoming Pokémon Go Legendary Raid Schedule being swapped out come October. We’ve got the tips and tricks to help you get the new October Legendaries. Mesprit, Azelf and Uxie will be leaving the stage, allowing Giratina, Darkrai and Genesect to take over.
Here’s how to catch yourself a Shiny Darkrai.
Shiny Darkrai in Pokémon Go
 | Darkrai who knows Sludge Bomb 5 Star Raids (Darkrai can be shiny) | Friday, October 22, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. to Friday, November 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. local time |
This October will feature shiny Darkrai’s debut! This’ll be the first time you can catch a shiny Darkrai in Pokémon Go.
To catch a Shiny Darkrai, you should bear in mind there’s a 1 in 20 chance to catch a shiny Darkrai. This might not seem all that bad, but consider just how tricky it is to beat these Raid Pokémon. That’s why it’s worth considering your VS Darkrai team.
Darkrai Counters Pokémon Go
If you’re going up against a Darkrai, here’s the best counters.
Darkrai is a Dark type.
Darkrai is vulnerable to:
- Fighting
- Bug
- Fairy
Darkrai is resistant to:
- Ghost
- Dark
- Psychic
Darkrai Moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feint Attack | 10 | 10 | 13.3 |
| Snarl | 12 | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | -16.7 | 32 |
| Shadow Ball | 100 | -16.7 | 33.3 |
| Focus Blast | 140 | -28.6 | 40 |
Darkrai Counters – Best Pokémon against Darkrai
Get Remote Raid Help
If you’re going up against a Giratina and need back-up, then check out Pokémon Go Guides. you’ll be able to share your friend code, invite others to fight in your raid or go and help someone else. Check out more here!
