Today, on November 3rd, 2021, the last raid hour with the Dark-type Pokémon Darkrai takes place in Pokémon GO. We at MeinMMO show you the best counters against this legendary monster and tell you if the short event is worth it.
What kind of event is it? Every Wednesday there is a one-hour raid hour in Pokémon GO. During this time, level 5 raids with legendary monsters appear in almost all gyms. As it was last week, Darkrai will also be the raid boss today, November 3rd, 2021.
Raid Hour with Darkrai – Start and Counters
When does the raid hour start? The raid hour starts as usual at 6:00 PM local time. You will already see the dark eggs above the gyms that announce the raids. After the start, you have 60 minutes to face Darkrai until the short event ends again at 7:00 PM local time.
Which counters should you use? Darkrai is a Dark-type Pokémon, which makes it particularly weak against Fighting, Bug, and Fairy type attacks. Take advantage of this weakness and use appropriate attackers against the legendary monster. The best counters have been summarized for you with the help of the overview from Pokebattler below (via pokebattler.com):
| Pokémon | Moveset |
| (Shadow) Machamp | Counter + Dynamic Punch |
| Conkeldurr | Counter + Dynamic Punch |
| (Shadow) Hariyama | Counter + Dynamic Punch |
| Lucario | Counter + Aura Sphere |
| Scizor | Counter + Bullet Punch |
| (Shadow) Granbull | Charm + Play Rough |
| (Shadow) Pinsir | Bug Bite + X-Scissor |
| Zacian | Quick Attack + Play Rough |
| (Shadow) Gardevoir | Charm + Dazzling Gleam |
| (Shadow) Scyther | Fury Cutter + X-Scissor |
Use these Mega Evolutions: In addition to the previously mentioned monsters, your Mega Evolutions also serve as suitable counters against Darkrai:
- Mega Beedrill: Bug Bite + X-Scissor
- Mega Lopunny: Low Kick + Focus Blast
- Mega Charizard Y: Fire Spin + Fire Blast
Further good counters against Darkrai can be found in our counter guide:
How many trainers do you need? With the most effective attackers and a high player level, you can defeat the raid boss with just three players. However, we recommend bringing one or two more trainers. With a group of 5-6 players, the raid becomes a little easier, and you should definitely succeed.
Is the raid hour worth it?
Is there a shiny version of Darkrai? Yes, with a bit of luck, you may encounter a shiny specimen. You can recognize it by its purple body.
Should one participate in the raid hour? Darkrai can be particularly impressive with high attack and stamina values, making it one of the best Dark-type attackers in Pokémon GO. If you still need a strong specimen, you should take advantage of the raid hour today. Even shiny hunters will get their chance during the short event.
What do the next days bring in Pokémon GO? After today’s raid hour, you have until November 5th, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time to battle against Darkrai. After that, the legendary Dark-type Pokémon will no longer be found in the game for the time being.
It will be replaced on Friday directly by three legendary raid bosses: Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion. You can encounter them in level 5 raids until November 16th. Additionally, the Festival of Light begins on Friday, bringing you Dedenne. We looked into why trainers love the new Pokémon Dedenne so much.
Will you participate in the raid hour today? Or have you already caught a strong specimen and will skip today? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments here on MeinMMO.
