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|jname=ダークライ Daakurai
|name='''Darkrai'''
 
|jname=(ダークライ ''Daakurai'')
 
 
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|hp=70
 
|atk=90
 
|def=90
 
|satk=135
 
|sdef=90
 
|spd=125
 
|total=600
 
 
|species=Pitch-Black Pokémon
 
|species=Pitch-Black Pokémon
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|metheight=1.5 m
|height=<span class="explain" title="1.5 m">4'11"</span>
 
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|weight=<span class="explain" title="50.5kg">111.3 lbs.</span>
 
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|}}'''Darkrai''' (Japanese: '''ダークライ''' ''Daakurai'') is a {{type|Dark}}-type [[Mythical Pokémon]]. [[Cresselia]] serves as Darkrai's counterpart, and together they form the [[Lunar Duo]].
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'''Darkrai''' (Japanese: '''ダークライ''' ''Daakurai'') is a {{type|Dark}}-type [[Mythical Pokémon]]. [[Cresselia]] is Darkrai's counterpart and rival, and together they form the [[Lunar Duo]].
   
 
==Biology==
 
==Biology==
===Appearance===
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===Physiology===
The top of its body is connected to the lower half by a tiny waist, giving it an hourglass-shaped figure. It has a red spiky growth around its neck and a long white mane flows from its head, obscuring one of its blue eyes. Its thin arms have three claws each, with three spiky protrusions above each elbow. Its shoulders also have long tatters and it appears to be wearing an old ripped cloak or dress. It is able to extend stilt-like extensions to use as "legs". Darkrai resembles a ghost or a haunted spirit. It's appearance suits its ability to give people nightmares.
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The top of its body is connected to the lower half by a tiny waist, giving it an hourglass-shaped figure. It has a red spiky growth around its neck and a long white mane flows from its head, obscuring one of its blue eyes. Its thin arms have three claws each, with three spiky protrusions above each elbow. Its shoulders also have long tatters and it appears to be wearing an old ripped cloak or dress. It is able to extend stilt-like extensions to use as "legs". Darkrai resembles a ghost or a haunted spirit. Its appearance suits its ability to give people nightmares.
 
==In the Anime==
 
[[File:Dark-Type.jpg|thumb|Darkrai as seen in [[The Rise of Darkrai]]]]
 
Darkrai first appeared in the [[Pokémon]] movie ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]''. It was seen protecting [[Alice]], whose grandmother [[Alicia]] had been kind to it in the past. It then intervened in the cosmic conflict between [[Dialga]] and [[Palkia]]. It also makes a cameo appearance in the end credits for [[MS012: Pokémon - Arceus and the Jewel of Life|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]], along with [[Shaymin]].
 
 
Darkrai next appeared in "Sleepless in Pre-Battle", which was its anime debut. It caused nightmares, much like it can in the games. It was concealing itself when [[Cresselia]] used its abilities to reveal it from the darkness. The two then battled and Darkrai hid itself once more in the shadows.
 
In its debut movie "[[The Rise of Darkrai]]" Darkrai usually hovers above the ground, but it can sprout long thin legs with which it can walk around like a person.
 
 
Another Darkrai appeared under the ownership of a trainer who competed in the Sinnoh League named [[Tobias]] in DP episode 183.
 
   
 
==Evolution==
 
==Evolution==
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Darkrai first appeared in the [[Generation IV]] games [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]. To obtain it, a player would have had to receive a [[Mystery Gift]] during a special promotion. It is also obtainable by using a cheat device to either receive the [[Mystery Gift]] or walk to the island it is located on.
 
Darkrai first appeared in the [[Generation IV]] games [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]. To obtain it, a player would have had to receive a [[Mystery Gift]] during a special promotion. It is also obtainable by using a cheat device to either receive the [[Mystery Gift]] or walk to the island it is located on.
   
In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Darkrai featured in a special mission named ''"[[Liberate the Tower]]"''. You find it where Darkrai helped you before. However, this time it helps you, and uses it's ability, Dark Power, to fend off [[Team Dim Sun]]. However, the mission is no longer available for download. It was possible to send Darkrai to [[Pokémon Diamond]], [[Pokémon Pearl|Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]].
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In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Darkrai featured in a special mission named ''"[[Liberate the Tower]]"''. It can be found in the location where Darkrai helped you before. It uses its ability, Dark Power, to fend off [[Team Dim Sun]]. However, the mission is no longer available for download. It was possible to send Darkrai to [[Pokémon Diamond]], [[Pokémon Pearl|Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum|Platinum]].
   
In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness]], Darkrai is the main antagonist of those games. It is found out that Darkrai was the reason that the Hero was turned into a [[Pokémon]] and lost his or her memory when he or she had gone back in time with [[Grovyle]] to stop the temporal tower from breaking and causing [[Dialga]] to turn into [[Primal Dialga]]. After the final battle against Darkrai, he attempts to escape in a time portal, when [[Palkia]], who is angered that Darkrai used him, shows up and destroys the time portal as Darkrai is halfway through it, he sustains a lot of damage he loses his memory and gets banished to an unknown place (which is ironic seeing how he was the reason that the hero lost his or her memory.)
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In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness]], Darkrai is the main antagonist of those games. It is discovered that Darkrai was the reason that the Hero was turned into a [[Pokémon]] and lost his or her memory when he or she had gone back in time with [[Grovyle]] to stop the temporal tower from breaking and causing [[Dialga]] to turn into [[Primal Dialga]]. After the final battle against Darkrai, he attempts to escape in a time portal, when [[Palkia]], who is angered that Darkrai used him, shows up and destroys the time portal as Darkrai is halfway through it. He sustains a lot of damage, loses his memory and gets banished to an unknown place (which is ironic seeing how he was the reason that the hero lost his or her memory.)
   
 
===Game Locations===
 
===Game Locations===
{{Game Locations|
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{{Game Locations
backcolor={{Dark}}|
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|type={{Dark}}
 
|diamondpearl=[[Newmoon Island]] (requires [[Member Card]])
pokemon=Darkrai|
 
 
|dprarity=One
diamondpearl=[[Newmoon Island]] (requires [[Member Card]])|
 
 
|platinum=[[Newmoon Island]] (requires [[Member Card]])
dprarity=One|
 
 
|ptrarity=One
platinum=[[Newmoon Island]] (requires [[Member Card]])|
 
 
|heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Trade]]
ptrarity=One|
 
 
|hgssrarity=None
heartgoldsoulsilver=[[Trade]]|
 
 
|blackwhite=[[Mystery Gift]]
hgssrarity=None|
 
 
|bwrarity=Event
blackwhite=[[Mystery Gift]]|
 
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|xy=Transfer
bwrarity=Event|
 
 
|xyrarity=None
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|omegarubyalphasapphire = [[Trade]]
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|orasrarity = None}}
   
 
===Pokédex Entries===
 
===Pokédex Entries===
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{{Pokédexentries
{{GenIVPokédex|
 
backcolor={{Dark}}|
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|type={{Dark}}
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|gen=IV
name=Darkrai|
 
diamond=It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.|
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|diamond=It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
pearl=Folklore has it that on moonless nights, this Pokémon will make people see horrific nightmares.|
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|pearl=Folklore has it that on moonless nights, this Pokémon will make people see horrific nightmares.
platinum=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.|
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|platinum=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.
heartgold=It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.|
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|heartgold=It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.
soulsilver=It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.|
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|soulsilver=It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.
black=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.|
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|black=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.
white=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.|
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|white=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.
black2=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.|
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|black 2=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.
white2=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.|
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|white 2=To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.
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|x=It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.
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|y=It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
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|or=It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.
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|as=It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.}}
   
== Learnset ==
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===Learnset===
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<tabber>
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Generation VI=
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{{Movessettop|type=Dark|gen=VI}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Disable]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status|Clever|2|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Ominous Wind]]|60|100|5|Ghost|Special|Beautiful|1|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|11|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical|Cool|3|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|20|[[Hypnosis]]|—|60|20|Psychic|Status|Clever|1|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|29|'''[[Feint Attack]]'''|60|—|20|Dark|Physical|Clever|2|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|38|[[Nightmare]]|—|100|15|Ghost|Status|Clever|1|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|47|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status|Cool|1|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|57|[[Haze]]|—|—|30|Ice|Status|Beautiful|3|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|66|[[Dark Void]]|—|80|10|Dark|Status|Clever|2|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|75|[[Nasty Plot]]|—|—|20|Dark|Status|Clever|1|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|84|[[Dream Eater]]|100|100|15|Psychic|Special|Clever|2|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|93|'''[[Dark Pulse]]'''|80|100|15|Dark|Special|Cool|4|0}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Dark}}
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|-|
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Generation V=
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{{Movessettop|type=Dark|gen=V}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Disable]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Ominous Wind]]|60|100|5|Ghost|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|11|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|20|[[Hypnosis]]|—|60|20|Psychic|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|29|'''[[Feint Attack]]'''|60|—|20|Dark|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|38|[[Nightmare]]|—|100|15|Ghost|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|47|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|57|[[Haze]]|—|—|30|Ice|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|66|[[Dark Void]]|—|80|10|Dark|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|75|[[Nasty Plot]]|—|—|20|Dark|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|84|[[Dream Eater]]|100|100|15|Psychic|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|93|'''[[Dark Pulse]]'''|80|100|15|Dark|Special}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Dark}}
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|-|
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Generation IV=
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{{Movessettop|type=Dark|gen=IV}}
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{{Movessetmid|—|[[Disable]]|—|80|20|Normal|Status|Smart|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|{{tt|—|Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver}}|[[Ominous Wind]]|60|100|5|Ghost|Special|Smart|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|{{tt|—|Diamond and Pearl}}|[[Night Shade]]|—|100|15|Ghost|Special|Smart|3}}
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{{Movessetmid|11|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical|Cool|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|20|[[Hypnosis]]|—|60|20|Psychic|Status|Smart|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|{{tt|29|Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver}}|'''[[Feint Attack]]'''|60|—|20|Dark|Physical|Smart|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|{{tt|29|Diamond and Pearl}}|'''[[Pursuit]]'''|40|100|20|Dark|Physical|Smart|1}}
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{{Movessetmid|38|[[Nightmare]]|—|100|15|Ghost|Status|Smart|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|47|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status|Cool|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|57|[[Haze]]|—|—|30|Ice|Status|Beauty|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|66|[[Dark Void]]|—|80|10|Dark|Status|Smart|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|{{tt|75|Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver}}|[[Nasty Plot]]|—|—|20|Dark|Status|Cute|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|{{tt|75|Diamond and Pearl}}|[[Embargo]]|—|100|15|Dark|Status|Cute|2}}
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{{Movessetmid|84|[[Dream Eater]]|100|100|15|Psychic|Special|Smart|1}}
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{{Movessetmid|93|'''[[Dark Pulse]]'''|80|100|15|Dark|Special|Cool|2}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Dark}}
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</tabber>
   
===By Level-Up===
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===Sprites===
 
*Start: [[Night Shade]]
 
*Start: [[Disable]]
 
*Start: [[Ominous Wind]]''Pt''
 
*Lvl 11: [[Quick Attack]]
 
*Lvl 20: [[Hypnosis]]
 
*Lvl 29: [[Pursuit]]''DP''
 
*Lvl 29: [[Faint Attack]]''Pt''
 
*Lvl 38: [[Nightmare]]
 
*Lvl 47: [[Double Team]]
 
*Lvl 57: [[Haze]]
 
*Lvl 66: [[Dark Void]]
 
*Lvl 75: [[Embargo]]''DP''
 
*Lvl 75: [[Nasty Plot]]''Pt''
 
*Lvl 84: [[Dream Eater]]
 
*Lvl 93: [[Dark Pulse]] [[File:Pic_rise_of_darkrai.jpg|thumb]]]]
 
[[File:491darkrai.png|thumb|left|80px]]
 
 
==In the Pokémon TCG==
 
*There is a box set available that includes a deck, booster pack, a Darkrai card, and an oversized version of the Darkrai card. Card Text: It can lull people to sleep and make them dream.
 
 
*There was also a Japanese card with Darkrai- Darkrai G. It was a DPt-P Promo. It had the Poke-BODY Eerie Aura, and Attack Dark Sleep.
 
 
==Sprites==
 
 
{{GenIVPokéSprites
 
{{GenIVPokéSprites
|bgcolor={{Dark}}
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|type={{Dark}}
|dpspr=DPDarkrai.png
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|dpspr=DP 491 front.png
 
|dpsprs=ShinyDarkrai(DP).png
 
|dpsprs=ShinyDarkrai(DP).png
|ptspr=DarkraiPlatinum.png
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|ptspr=Pt 491 front.png
 
|ptsprs=ShinyDarkrai(Platinum).png
 
|ptsprs=ShinyDarkrai(Platinum).png
|hgssspr=DarkraiPlatinum.png
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|hgssspr=Pt 491 front.png
 
|hgsssprs=ShinyDarkrai(Platinum).png
 
|hgsssprs=ShinyDarkrai(Platinum).png
 
|IVback=DarkraiBackSprite1.png
 
|IVback=DarkraiBackSprite1.png
 
|IVbacks=DarkraiBackSprite2.png
 
|IVbacks=DarkraiBackSprite2.png
|bwspr=Darkrai.gif
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|bwspr=Darkrai BW.gif
|bwsprs=Darkrai BW Shiny.png
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|bwsprs=Darkrai Shiny BW.gif
|Vback=DarkraiBackSpriteBW.png
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|Vback=Darkrai Back BW.gif
|Vbacks=DarkraiShinyBackSpriteBW.png
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|Vbacks=Darkrai Shiny Back BW.gif
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|xyspr=Darkrai XY.gif
}}
 
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|xysprs=Darkrai Shiny XY.gif
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|orasspr=Darkrai XY.gif
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|orassprs=Darkrai Shiny XY.gif
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|VIback=Darkrai Back XY.gif
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|VIbacks=Darkrai Shiny Back XY.gif|b2w2spr = Darkrai BW.gif|bwsprf = |b2w2sprf = |Vbackf = |b2w2sprs = Darkrai Shiny BW.gif}}
   
==Gallery==
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==Appearances==
 
===Anime===
<gallery>
 
 
[[File:Dark-Type.jpg|thumb|Darkrai as seen in [[The Rise of Darkrai]].]] Darkrai first appeared in the [[Pokémon]] movie ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]''. It was seen protecting [[Alice]], whose grandmother [[Alicia]] had been kind to it in the past. It then intervened in the cosmic conflict between [[Dialga]] and [[Palkia]]. It also makes a cameo appearance in the end credits for [[MS012: Pokémon - Arceus and the Jewel of Life|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]], along with [[Shaymin]].
Evil_Darkrai_.jpg|The rise of Darkrai.
 
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Pic rise of darkrai.jpg|Darkrai using [[Dark Void]]
 
 
Darkrai next appeared in "Sleepless in Pre-Battle", which was its anime debut. It caused nightmares, much like it can in the games. It was concealing itself when [[Cresselia]] used its abilities to reveal it from the darkness. The two then battled and Darkrai hid itself once more in the shadows.
Darkrai_manga.png|Darkrai in the Pokémon Adventures Manga.
 
 
In its debut movie "[[The Rise of Darkrai]]" Darkrai usually hovers above the ground, but it can sprout long thin legs with which it can walk around like a person.
Darkrai_Dark_Pulse.png|Darkrai using Dark Pulse
 
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Darkrai_Dark_Void_multiple_balls.png|Darkrai using multiple Dark Voids
 
 
Another Darkrai appeared under the ownership of a trainer who competed in the Sinnoh League named [[Tobias]] in DP episode 183.
Darkrai_Ice_Beam.png|Darkrai using Ice Beam
 
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Darkrai_Dream_Eater.png|Darkrai using Dream Eater
 
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*[[Darkrai (MS010)]]
Tobias_Darkrai.png|Tobias's Darkrai
 
Darkrai_charging_Dark_Void_anime.png|Tobias's Darkrai using Dark Void
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*[[Tobias' Darkrai]]
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Tobias_Darkrai_Dark_Pulse.png|Tobias's Darkrai using Dark Pulse
 
 
===In the Pokémon TCG===
P10_Darkrai_(14).png|Darkrai in Altered World
 
 
*There is a box set available that includes a deck, booster pack, a Darkrai card, and an oversized version of the Darkrai card. Card Text: It can lull people to sleep and make them dream.
darkrai.png|Darkrai in the DS game
 
 
*There was also a Japanese card with Darkrai- Darkrai G. It was a DPt-P Promo. It had the Poke-BODY Eerie Aura, and Attack Dark Sleep.
Dark-Type.jpg
 
Darkrai Dark Void.png
 
Darkrai 2.jpg|Darkrai in Pokepark 2
 
</gallery>
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Darkrai is the only [[Generation IV]] legendary [[Pokémon]] able to learn [[Nightmare]].
 
 
*Darkrai and Yveltal are the only {{Type|Dark}}-type Mythical and Legendary [[Pokémon]].
 
*Darkrai and Yveltal are the only {{Type|Dark}}-type Mythical and Legendary [[Pokémon]].
 
*Darkrai is the only pure {{Type|Dark}}-type Pokémon of [[Generation IV]].
 
*Darkrai is the only pure {{Type|Dark}}-type Pokémon of [[Generation IV]].
 
*Darkrai is one of only nine pure {{Type|Dark}} types. The others are [[Umbreon]], [[Poochyena]], [[Mightyena]], [[Absol]], [[Liepard]], [[Purrloin]], [[Zorua]], and [[Zoroark]].
 
*Darkrai is one of only nine pure {{Type|Dark}} types. The others are [[Umbreon]], [[Poochyena]], [[Mightyena]], [[Absol]], [[Liepard]], [[Purrloin]], [[Zorua]], and [[Zoroark]].
*Despite having a ghost image, it is not part {{Type|Ghost}}-type which is rather odd. However, this isn't the only instance of strange classifications.
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*Despite having a ghost image, it is not part {{Type|Ghost}}-type.
 
*Darkrai is based on a being of darkness. Each one in the anime so far (Except for The rise of Darkrai one) have incredibly dark natures and can almost be considered evil. However, Darkrai is truly not evil and actually means no harm (as revealed by a mysterious voice after defeating or capturing it on [[Newmoon Island]]), as like [[Lugia]], it cannot control its power. Any organic being that goes near it will suffer horrendous [[nightmare]]s, whether or not Darkrai wills it. Because of this, it chooses to seclude himself on [[Newmoon Island]], similar to how [[Lugia]] chose to seclude himself deep in the [[Whirl Islands]]/[[Navel Rock]], in order to [[protect]] people from its power. However, its power seems to leak into [[Canalave City]] due to its close proximity to it.
*Despite Darkrai looking like a male and has lots of male characteristics, its gender is officialy genderless, even though its counterpart [[Cresselia]] is female. Despite Cresselia being Legendary, Darkrai is considered more of a Mythical as opposed to a Legendary.
 
*Darkrai is actually the counterpart of [[Cresselia]] as it produces nightmares whereas Cresselia cures them. It is a {{Type|Dark}}-Type in contrast to [[Cresselia]] who is {{Type|Psychic}}. Also, their islands are opposites of each other, and look like it can come together.
 
*Darkrai is based on a being of darkness. Each one in the anime so far (Except for The rise of Darkrai one) have incredibly dark natures and can almost be considered evil. However, Darkrai is truly not evil and actually means no harm (as revealed by a mysterious voice after defeating or capturing it on [[Newmoon Island]]), as like [[Lugia]], it cannot control its power. Any organic being that goes near it will suffer horrendous [[nightmare]]s, whether or not Darkrai wills it. Because of this, he chooses to seclude himself on [[Newmoon Island]], similar to how [[Lugia]] chose to seclude himself deep in the [[Whirl Islands]]/[[Navel Rock]], in order to [[protect]] people from its power. However, his power seems to leak into [[Canalave City]] due to its close proximity to it.
 
 
*Darkrai is the final boss in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (although the Colossal [[Pokémon]] [[Regigigas]] is fought when all other Pokémon have been caught at least once, however this is not technically considered a final boss).
 
*Darkrai is the final boss in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (although the Colossal [[Pokémon]] [[Regigigas]] is fought when all other Pokémon have been caught at least once, however this is not technically considered a final boss).
 
*Darkrai plays the main antagonist in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. After causing the heroes amnesia and transformation of the main hero, in the passage of time, it took control of [[Dialga]]. [[Dialga]] then only concerned itself with survival, hence the becoming of Primal Dialga. After being foiled, it attempted to trick the world into thinking the hero and partner were responsible for a spatial distortion, which is why [[Palkia]] attacked the Hero and his/her partner in [[Azurill]]'s Dream, nightmares and even tried to attack them in a monster-house style final boss. Darkrai eventually gets amnesia which is ironic.
 
*Darkrai plays the main antagonist in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. After causing the heroes amnesia and transformation of the main hero, in the passage of time, it took control of [[Dialga]]. [[Dialga]] then only concerned itself with survival, hence the becoming of Primal Dialga. After being foiled, it attempted to trick the world into thinking the hero and partner were responsible for a spatial distortion, which is why [[Palkia]] attacked the Hero and his/her partner in [[Azurill]]'s Dream, nightmares and even tried to attack them in a monster-house style final boss. Darkrai eventually gets amnesia which is ironic.
**Even though he tried to take over the world and destroy time & space, when recruited, he will act very loyal and kind.
 
*Depsite being a Mythical Pokémon, there's one in the Rise Of Darkrai and Tobias owns one.
 
 
*Darkrai's eyes are similar to the [[Dawn Stone]] as it mentions in the description "It sparkles like eyes."
 
*Darkrai's eyes are similar to the [[Dawn Stone]] as it mentions in the description "It sparkles like eyes."
*Darkrai can sprout feet, although this is considered to be a separate [[Alternate Forms|form]].
 
 
*It somewhat resembles Dementors from the ''Harry Potter ''series.
 
*It somewhat resembles Dementors from the ''Harry Potter ''series.
{{References|darkrai|491}}
 
 
{{Legendary}}
 
   
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==Gallery==
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Darkrai (Japanese: ダークライ Daakurai) is a Dark-type Mythical Pokémon. Cresselia is Darkrai's counterpart and rival, and together they form the Lunar Duo.

Biology

Physiology

The top of its body is connected to the lower half by a tiny waist, giving it an hourglass-shaped figure. It has a red spiky growth around its neck and a long white mane flows from its head, obscuring one of its blue eyes. Its thin arms have three claws each, with three spiky protrusions above each elbow. Its shoulders also have long tatters and it appears to be wearing an old ripped cloak or dress. It is able to extend stilt-like extensions to use as "legs". Darkrai resembles a ghost or a haunted spirit. Its appearance suits its ability to give people nightmares.

Evolution

Darkrai does not evolve.

Game Info

Darkrai first appeared in the Generation IV games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. To obtain it, a player would have had to receive a Mystery Gift during a special promotion. It is also obtainable by using a cheat device to either receive the Mystery Gift or walk to the island it is located on.

In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Darkrai featured in a special mission named "Liberate the Tower". It can be found in the location where Darkrai helped you before. It uses its ability, Dark Power, to fend off Team Dim Sun. However, the mission is no longer available for download. It was possible to send Darkrai to Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness, Darkrai is the main antagonist of those games. It is discovered that Darkrai was the reason that the Hero was turned into a Pokémon and lost his or her memory when he or she had gone back in time with Grovyle to stop the temporal tower from breaking and causing Dialga to turn into Primal Dialga. After the final battle against Darkrai, he attempts to escape in a time portal, when Palkia, who is angered that Darkrai used him, shows up and destroys the time portal as Darkrai is halfway through it. He sustains a lot of damage, loses his memory and gets banished to an unknown place (which is ironic seeing how he was the reason that the hero lost his or her memory.)

Game Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Newmoon Island (requires Member Card) One
Platinum Newmoon Island (requires Member Card) One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None
Black and White Mystery Gift Event
X and Y Transfer None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Pokédex Entries

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Learnset

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Ominous Wind 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
11 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
20 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 3 ♥
29 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
38 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Clever 1 3 ♥
47 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
57 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
66 Dark Void 80% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 0 ♥
75 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
84 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
93 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ominous Wind 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
11 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
20 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
29 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
38 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
47 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
57 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
66 Dark Void 80% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
75 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
84 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
93 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Disable 80% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
Ominous Wind 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 3
11 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
20 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 2
29 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2
29 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 1
38 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 2
47 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
57 Haze —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
66 Dark Void 80% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 2
75 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 0
75 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 2
84 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 1
93 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

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Darkrai as seen in The Rise of Darkrai.

Darkrai first appeared in the Pokémon movie The Rise of Darkrai. It was seen protecting Alice, whose grandmother Alicia had been kind to it in the past. It then intervened in the cosmic conflict between Dialga and Palkia. It also makes a cameo appearance in the end credits for Arceus and the Jewel of Life, along with Shaymin.

Darkrai next appeared in "Sleepless in Pre-Battle", which was its anime debut. It caused nightmares, much like it can in the games. It was concealing itself when Cresselia used its abilities to reveal it from the darkness. The two then battled and Darkrai hid itself once more in the shadows. In its debut movie "The Rise of Darkrai" Darkrai usually hovers above the ground, but it can sprout long thin legs with which it can walk around like a person.

Another Darkrai appeared under the ownership of a trainer who competed in the Sinnoh League named Tobias in DP episode 183.

In the Pokémon TCG

  • There is a box set available that includes a deck, booster pack, a Darkrai card, and an oversized version of the Darkrai card. Card Text: It can lull people to sleep and make them dream.
  • There was also a Japanese card with Darkrai- Darkrai G. It was a DPt-P Promo. It had the Poke-BODY Eerie Aura, and Attack Dark Sleep.

Trivia

  • Darkrai and Yveltal are the only Dark-type Mythical and Legendary Pokémon.
  • Darkrai is the only pure Dark-type Pokémon of Generation IV.
  • Darkrai is one of only nine pure Dark types. The others are Umbreon, Poochyena, MightyenaAbsol, Liepard, Purrloin, Zorua, and Zoroark.
  • Despite having a ghost image, it is not part Ghost-type.
  • Darkrai is based on a being of darkness. Each one in the anime so far (Except for The rise of Darkrai one) have incredibly dark natures and can almost be considered evil. However, Darkrai is truly not evil and actually means no harm (as revealed by a mysterious voice after defeating or capturing it on Newmoon Island), as like Lugia, it cannot control its power. Any organic being that goes near it will suffer horrendous nightmares, whether or not Darkrai wills it. Because of this, it chooses to seclude himself on Newmoon Island, similar to how Lugia chose to seclude himself deep in the Whirl Islands/Navel Rock, in order to protect people from its power. However, its power seems to leak into Canalave City due to its close proximity to it.
  • Darkrai is the final boss in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia (although the Colossal Pokémon Regigigas is fought when all other Pokémon have been caught at least once, however this is not technically considered a final boss).
  • Darkrai plays the main antagonist in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series. After causing the heroes amnesia and transformation of the main hero, in the passage of time, it took control of Dialga. Dialga then only concerned itself with survival, hence the becoming of Primal Dialga. After being foiled, it attempted to trick the world into thinking the hero and partner were responsible for a spatial distortion, which is why Palkia attacked the Hero and his/her partner in Azurill's Dream, nightmares and even tried to attack them in a monster-house style final boss. Darkrai eventually gets amnesia which is ironic.
  • Darkrai's eyes are similar to the Dawn Stone as it mentions in the description "It sparkles like eyes."
  • It somewhat resembles Dementors from the Harry Potter series.

Gallery

See also

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