Maxim "Sensei Mori" Tomilov The Pokémon universe is constantly expanding, and with it, new heroes of various types are emerging, including dark ones. Deciding which of them is better becomes much harder, as each has its own unique features, character.
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From Japanese, "dark" literally means "evil", but surprisingly, not all of them are like that. Of course, there are aggressive and hot-tempered ones, but there are also those with a touching backstory.
Therefore, we have prepared an article in which we discuss the 20 best representatives of this kind. Let's go!
What are dark type Pokémon?
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First appearing in the second generation in Pokémon Gold, Silver, these characters quickly gained popularity. Their introduction was justified by the need to maintain balance, as the Psychic kind dominated the first generation. At the same time, they are resistant to Dark, Ghost, Psychic.
In the second generation, all dark type Pokémon could only be found at night, but later on, these creatures stopped being dependent on the time of day.
As of the ninth generation, there are a total of 82 heroes.
Top 20 best magic characters
Absol
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A decent hero with a high attack rating and stylish design. Absol earned a questionable reputation due to horn, which predicts natural disasters. It was often present where they occurred. People mistakenly began to regard the character as a harbinger of disaster.
Bisharp
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Thanks to moves and sharp blades, Bisharp can deliver powerful strikes, penetrate the defenses of enemies. This fighter is also the only Pokémon with both Steel, Dark types. However, it has a notable weakness to Bug, Fighting, Fairy.
Mabosstiff
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Due to size, Mabosstiff might seem intimidating, but in reality, it has a poignant story and a kind soul. The creature is gentle, kind towards people, children, and immediately stands up for them if danger threatens.
Roaring Moon
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This Pokémon seems like it should have evolved from Salamence, but it's unclear if there is any connection between them besides the design. Nonetheless, this does not prevent Roaring Moon from being one of the strongest.
Darkrai
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With a demonic appearance, such a character is meant to symbolize all dark type creatures: sharp features, a gloomy appearance, a malevolent gaze. Darkrai's abilities match look: the warrior can put other creatures to sleep and send nightmares their way.
Greninja
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Greninja is one of the most famous Pokémon in the series, embodying both water, dark classes. Stylish frog-ninja design, combined with strong unique abilities, has made the character a fan, critic favorite. It's no wonder that in 2015, a batch of exclusive Greninja figurines at the Toys 'R Us toy store sold out in less than an hour.
Incineroar
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Incineroar's menacing appearance fully matches the hero. Pokedex entries describe it as a cruel and aggressive creature that might not listen to the trainer. Nonetheless, the warrior sometimes helps smaller Pokémon, showing that it does indeed have positive character traits.
Weavile
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Weavile, cunning game creatures that live in packs, are smart enough to leave marks on trees to communicate with each other. Thanks to their speed and agility, Weavile can quickly attack prey, but their weak defense offers no advantages.
Overqwil
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Overqwil is a character you definitely wouldn't want to encounter: aggressive, deadly, and equipped with poisonous spines. People rightly nicknamed it "sea fiend". Its volatile nature makes this spiky sphere seem as if it hates everything!
Zoroark
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Zoroark, resembling a creature from Japanese folklore known as kitsune, is a shapeshifting Pokémon that deceives others with illusions. The abilities are so powerful that it can hide not only itself from prying eyes but even habitat. This is truly astonishing and perfectly matches the dark type, as the creature can even assume human form!
Houndoom
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Houndoom, resembling a cerberus, possesses both dark, fire kinds and can cause a lot of trouble for enemies. As known from the Pokedex, anyone burned by flames will always feel pain. Interestingly, the heat from Houndoom causes pain to it as well. Nevertheless, thanks to strong abilities, this hellhound is among the best of the dark Pokémon.
Meowscarada
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Meowscarada is one of the fastest creatures. Besides having a high attack stat, Hero possesses the hidden ability Protean, which allows it to change attack type. This unique, strong character will make an excellent addition to any team.
Pangoro
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Pangoro, resembling a panda, is far from as cute as real-life counterpart. This creature is quite aggressive and quick-tempered. Despite fussy nature, the brutish bear is friendly towards smaller Pokémon. In terms of strength within a team, the animal might be slightly inferior to Meowscarada, but in physical power, it certainly has no equal!
Umbreon
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Umbreon is one of the most famous heroes of the series and also one of the best among peers. While attack might not be high, the fighter has excellent defensive characteristics, abilities that can make it nearly invulnerable. Moreover, in 2020, Umbreon was ranked fifth in popularity among all Pokémon in a survey by The Pokémon Company and first among the well-known heroes of the second-generation universe.
Zarude
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Zarude lives in packs and indeed resembles monkeys in their social structure and behavior. However, as the Pokedex states, Zarude left kind to raise a human child. The Pokémon is terrifyingly aggressive, scares others. There is indeed reason to fear, as the warrior boasts strong attack stats, further evidenced by fearsome clawed paws.
Guzzlord
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Some do not immediately understand where Guzzlord's face ends and body begins. This is indeed concerning since it is essentially a creature from another world. The hero has a high health stat, which seems obvious given significant size. Attack, the abilities are also strong. Starting from the appearance and ending with the characteristic features, it says that it is better to make friends with this creature.
Yveltal
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Yveltal, this flying creature, has some of the highest initial stats among all dark Pokémon. It can rightly be considered an embodiment of type, as the silhouette resembles the letter "Y," and the first part of name (Yvel) could refer to the Middle English spelling of "evil". Nature fully justifies the name. When this game animal is close to death, it absorbs the life energy of other creatures nearby, and, transforming into a cocoon, it uses this energy to regenerate.
Tyranitar
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Tyranitar, reminiscent of Godzilla, is a truly terrifying member of this lineup. Already high stats become even higher when the creature assumes its mega form. The fighter has a foul temper: in rage, the warrior is capable of destroying mountains. Notably, it’s the only Pokémon with Rock, Dark types but has a vast number of weaknesses. Tyranitar is especially vulnerable to Fighting, Fairy, Ground, Bug, Steel, Water, Grass.
Hydreigon
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Hydreigon has high base stats and a special attack rating. Moreover, it is one of the most challenging Pokémon to obtain due to its high level. Additionally, this dragon has a terrible nature: it seeks to sow chaos, destruction. However, under the guidance of an experienced trainer, the fighter seems quite friendly, even allowing one to ride on back.
Grimmsnarl
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Grimmsnarl is incredibly strong, possessing a unique ability to control its hair to increase muscle strength. This dangerous character becomes even more intimidating in Gigantamax form. It embodies some of the most frightening figures from medieval mythology: ogres, trolls, goblins, as well as mountain, river monsters. High attack stats, special abilities make this warrior one of the strongest.
Of course, the representatives of the dark type are not limited to our selection. With each generation, more powerful, astonishing characters appear, as the universe is constantly expanding. We hope this article has helped readers gain a better understanding of this.
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