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Dark type in PokéSurvivor

Dark attacks threaten Psychic and Ghost. Psychic attacks against Dark are reduced rather than cancelled. Explore the Dark move pool, four legendary entries and Dark Alley.

5
moves
5
evolutions
60
Pokémon
4
legendaries
Defending types

Attacking with Dark

Damage modifiers against a single defending type. Psychic, Ghost: ×1.6; Fighting, Dark, Fairy: ×0.6.

×1.6Super effective
PsychicGhost
×0.6Resisted
FightingDarkFairy
×0.3Softened immunity
None
Incoming attack types

Defending as Dark

Incoming damage modifiers for a single-type partner. Fighting, Bug, Fairy: ×1.6; Ghost, Dark: ×0.6; Psychic: ×0.3.

×1.6Super effective
FightingBugFairy
×0.6Resisted
GhostDark
×0.3Softened immunity
Psychic

5 Dark moves: cooldowns and evolutions

The checked official catalog contains 5 Dark moves, including 5 evolution recipes. Their maximum level is 5. Available moves depend on the partner; this type list is not every Pokémon’s learnset.

Checked base values from the reference snapshot. Upgrades and balance changes can alter cooldown; these are not final attack intervals.

Bite

Melee · Physical

Delivers a quick bite with knockback.

Base cooldown: 0.45 s · Max level: 5

Evolves intoCrunchRequired card: Power

Dark Pulse

Burst · Special

Releases dark energy outward in all directions.

Base cooldown: 1.15 s · Max level: 5

Evolves intoSnarlRequired card: Sprint

Night Shade

Aura · Special

Maintains a damaging shadow field around your partner.

Base cooldown: 0.5 s · Max level: 5

Evolves intoNightmareRequired card: Synthesis

Sucker Punch

Homing · Physical

Shots follow a moving target.

Base cooldown: 0.7 s · Max level: 5

Evolves intoFoul PlayRequired card: Power

Night Slash

Spin · Physical

Repeated spins hit enemies around the partner.

Base cooldown: 1 s · Max level: 5

Evolves intoDarkest LariatRequired card: Sprint

Check the game’s Dark move assignments

Bite strikes nearby enemies, Dark Pulse bursts outward and Night Shade uses an aura. Night Shade is classified as Dark in this game. Sucker Punch adds a tracking shot and Night Slash repeats spinning strikes; follow the game catalog rather than assuming main-series move types.

Dark Alley: the Dark Rift arena

A cramped alley rewards small, precise dodges. Keep an exit open and avoid wide turns.

4 legendary entries can use this arena. A dual-type legendary can use either type’s arena and keeps both types for damage matchups.

View the full Rift guide
Dark4legendaries

4 Dark legendaries

Explore all 87 legendaries

56 other Dark partners

The 60 entries include 56 partners and 4 legendaries. Each dual-type Pokémon counts once. Starter labels describe roster status, not immediate availability.

966 Pokémon · Pokédex

Sprites: PMD SpriteCollab · CC BY-NC 4.0.

Dark and run weather

Check attack damage separately from the partner’s weather protection. The table shows modifiers from the checked implementation; a second type also determines protection.

WeatherAttack damage of this typeAdditional effect
Sandstorm×1Weather damage unless the partner also has Rock, Ground or Steel.
Snowfall×1Weather damage and up to 10% slower movement unless the partner has Ice as its other type.

Multipliers shown at full weather intensity; they transition gradually as weather starts and ends. ×1 means no change to this attack type’s damage. Weather protection checks both of the partner’s types.

Related types

Types with a weakness, resistance or softened immunity when attacking or defending against this type.

Dark-type questions

What is Dark super effective against?

Against a single defending type: Psychic, Ghost. Each advantage deals ×1.6. For a dual-type target, multiply both modifiers up to ×2.4.

Which attacks threaten a Dark partner?

A single-type partner takes ×1.6 from: Fighting, Bug, Fairy. A second type can change the result.

How do Dark moves evolve?

Reach maximum move level, obtain its card and choose the evolution when offered. Bite → Crunch (Power); Dark Pulse → Snarl (Sprint); Night Shade → Nightmare (Synthesis); Sucker Punch → Foul Play (Power); Night Slash → Darkest Lariat (Sprint).

Is base cooldown the final attack interval?

No. Upgrades modify cooldown. Charge time, duration and behavior also depend on the move; the listed base values come from the checked code and do not guarantee a final attack cadence.

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