How to get Darkrai
Darkrai is one of the most feared and powerful Pokemon in the franchise, but how can this Mythical creature be acquired inPokemon Go, and is its Shiny form also available?
TheMythical Pokemonfrom Gen 4’s Sinnoh region debuted in Pokemon Go a while ago, and for a long time, it was one of the most powerful creatures in the competitive scene. However, it was eventually nerfed.
Despite this,Darkrai is still a terror on the battlefieldand one of the best Dark types available. This means it’s in high demand, soPokemonGo fans will have to work hard to acquire this lord of nightmares for their team now that it’s coming back as a 5-Star Raid boss.
Like most of theLegendaryand Mythical Pokemon in the game,Darkraican only be acquired after defeating it in a 5-Star Raid battle.This befits its status as a Mythical creature, as these are notoriously difficult to acquire in the mainline games.
Shiny Darkrai can be spotted easily as its usual black body goes deep purple. Additionally, its blue eyes turn green, and the red spikes around its neck change to pink.
Trainers will have the chance to find a Shiny Darkrai during its run as a 5-Star Raid boss, and even though there’s no way to secure a Shiny encounter, the more Darkrai Raids you participate in, the more chances of encountering its Shiny variation you’ll have.
As a pureDark-type Pokemon, Darkrai has the following stats:
That’s all you need to know about getting yourself a Darkrai and its Shiny version in Pokemon Go. Remember to check out our list of theBest Pokemon for competitive play, as well as theBest Elite Fast TMsand theBest Elite Charged TMs. If you want your Pokemon to become yourBuddy, learnHow to get Best Buddy status.
Scott Baird is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, specializing in Pokemon, Baldur’s Gate, Dungeons & Dragons, Final Fantasy, and Magic The Gathering, and Nintendo games. He also has bylines at Cracked, Dorkly, Topless Robot, Screen Rant, The Gamer, and TopTenz.
