Dark-type Pokemon have three primary weaknesses: Bug, Fairy, and Fighting moves. They are resistant to Ghost, Dark, and some Normal moves, which influences how battles against them are planned. Here’s a concise guide to what Dark types are weak to and how that shapes strategy. Key weaknesses
- Fighting moves: Super effective against most Dark-types, making Fighting-types a strong counter option.
- Bug moves: Also super effective against many Dark-types, so Bug-types and Bug-type moves are effective tools.
- Fairy moves: Fairy-type attacks deal strong damage to Dark-types, providing another robust counter.
Notes and nuances
- Some Dark-type users have dual typings that can modify effectiveness. Always check the specific Dark-type’s secondary type to confirm exact type chart results for a given matchup.
- Certain Dark-type Pokemon may resist or be weak to specific moves due to their secondary typing, abilities, or move pools. For instance, a Dark-type with a secondary Ghost typing may interact uniquely with Ghost moves, though standard Ghost moves are not super effective against pure Dark types.
- In practice, teams often include a Fighting, Bug, or Fairy-type attacker to exploit these weaknesses, while paying attention to the opponent’s resistances and potential immunities.
If you want, I can tailor a quick counters list for a particular Dark-type you have in mind or build a balanced team around these weaknesses for a specific game generation.
