There are loads of powerful Dark-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO including the Legendary Yveltal, the Ultra Beast Guzzlord, and more!
In Pokemon GO, it is always important you have Pokemon of the right type to exploit the weaknesses of whichever ‘Mon you’re battling.
Fortunately, if the battle is best fought with a Dark-type Pokemon, there are plenty of great choices!
Top 10 Strongest Dark-Type Attackers in Pokemon GO
The 10 best Dark-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO are:
- Hydreigon
- Yveltal
- Guzzlord
- Zarude
- Darkrai
- Tyranitar
- Weavile
- Incineroar
- Houndoom
- Krookodile
Of course, all of these Pokemon will need to know their most powerful Dark-type attacks in order to be as strong as possible!
| Pokemon | Image | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydreigon |  | Bite | Brutal Swing |
| Yveltal |  | Snarl | Dark Pulse |
| Guzzlord |  | Snarl | Brutal Swing |
| Zarude |  | Bite | Dark Pulse |
| Darkrai |  | Feint Attack | Dark Pulse |
| Tyranitar |  | Bite | Crunch |
| Weavile |  | Snarl | Foul Play |
| Incineroar |  | Snarl | Dark Pulse |
| Houndoom |  | Snarl | Foul Play |
| Krookodile |  | Snarl | Crunch |
Find out the fastest ways to earn Candy in Pokemon GO so you can power up these Dark-type Pokemon!
Also, the easiest way to teach Pokemon new moves is by using Elite TMs. Here’s how to get Elite Fast and Charged TMs in Pokemon GO!
Best Dark-Type Mega Pokemon
The most powerful Dark-type Mega Pokemon in Pokemon GO are:
- Mega Houndoom
- Mega Gyarados
- Mega Absol
Not only do these powerful Mega Pokemon do a huge amount of damage, and they also give your other Dark-type Pokemon attack bonuses in Raid battles!
| Pokemon | Image | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Houndoom |  | Snarl | Foul Play |
| Mega Gyarados |  | Bite | Crunch |
| Mega Absol |  | Snarl | Dark Pulse |
Read More: Every Mega Pokemon in Pokemon GO
What Is Dark Super Effective Against in Pokemon GO?
Dark-type attacks are super effective or not very effective against Pokemon of the following types:
| Super Effective | Not Very Effective |
| Ghost Psychic | Dark Fairy Fighting |
Pokemon GO Dark-Type Weaknesses & Resistances
Dark-type Pokemon resist or are vulnerable to attacks of these types:
| Resistances | Weaknesses |
| Dark Ghost Psychic (Double Resistance) | Bug Fairy Fighting |
Now that you know the top Dark-type Pokemon to use in Gym and Raid battles, you might want to find out the best Pokemon of other types:
