Dark-type Pokemon may look terrifying as opponents but if you get to know them well, you can carve out some loopholes to defeat them in battles. And hence, we have mentioned all Dark Pokemon weaknesses and counters in this guide. By referring to this article, you will be able to select the right Pokemon in your party to exploit their weak points and come out as winners in battles against Dark types. Check out this guide to know more about the same.
All Dark Type Pokemon Weaknesses
Some of the worst Dark Pokemon weaknesses are Fighting, Fairy, and Bug types. Their moves are super effective against Dark Pokemon and can knock them off of their feet in no time. Whereas, Dark type moves are not very effective against Fighting, Fairy, and their own type.
So, if you were to select Pokemon to add to your party against Dark types, you can add Ribombee, Heracross, Grimmsnarl, or Lucario. These Pokemon will most certainly emerge victorious.
Dark Pokemon Resistances
Dark type Pokemon can resist moves from Ghost type and their own type. Their moves are not effective against Dark type and won’t do much harm. So, be sure not to add these types to your party during battles.
Apart from that, Psychic type moves do not affect Dark type at all. On the other hand, Dark type moves are super effective against Psychic and Ghost.
Other than that, Flying, Ground, Poison, and other remaining types are not at risk against Dark type Pokemon as their moves have normal effectiveness. Except when the Pokemon is has a second type of either Psychic or Ghost.
Notable Dark Pokemon trainers
Some of the best Dark Pokemon trainers have been members of the Elite 4. Such as Karen, Sidney, Grimsley, Nanu, Piers and Giacomo.
That’s all you need to know about the Dark Pokemon weaknesses and counters. If you found this guide helpful, check out other similar articles such as Ice Type Pokemon Weaknesses and Ghost Pokemon Weaknesses.
