MetaMons competitive notes
Mega Darkrai is a dark-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 700 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a special attacking profile. Build around what Mega Darkrai actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Mega Darkrai is a Dark-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Mega Darkrai is a Dark-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It resists Ghost, Dark. It is immune to Psychic.
- Fighting2× damage
- Bug2× damage
- Fairy2× damage
- Ghost0.5× damage
- Dark0.5× damage
- Psychic0× damage
To counter Mega Darkrai in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting or Bug or Fairy moves and can withstand its Dark STAB attacks.
A super-effective attacking type does not automatically make a Pokémon a reliable counter. Matchups also depend on moves, Speed, abilities, defensive typing, battle format, and the opponent’s set.
Want the full picture? See Mega Darkrai's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
