TYPE SCOUT

Type guide

Dark: weaknesses and best counters

Dark is best countered with Fighting / Bug / Fairy-type moves under Pokémon GO rules.

Weak to

Fighting 1.6×Bug 1.6×Fairy 1.6×

Best types to bring

FightingDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 0.625×
FairyDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 0.625×
BugDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 1×

Resisted attacks

Ghost 0.625×Dark 0.625×Psychic 0.391×

Practical battle advice

Against Dark, verify that your Pokémon actually knows one of the listed counter moves. Moveset, level and battle format still matter.

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-25