In Pokémon GO, the raid hour with Darkrai is happening today, on October 28. This is one of the best Pokémon in the game and is worth it. We will tell you why.
What is a raid hour? This event takes place every Wednesday in Pokémon GO and increases legendary raids in the game for one hour. A level 5 raid appears at almost every gym.
This week is all about Darkrai. The mysterious Pokémon has returned as part of the Halloween event.
All info about the raid hour with Darkrai
When does the event start? It begins at 6:00 PM local time. Raid eggs will appear on the gyms a few minutes beforehand, hatching precisely at 6:00 PM and remaining active for one hour.
The best counters against Darkrai: The mysterious Pokémon is a Dark type, so Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types are effective.
The top 10 attackers against Darkrai are:
- Machamp with Counter and Cross Chop
- Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Machoke with Counter and Cross Chop
- Hariyama with Counter and Cross Chop
- Kapilz with Counter and Cross Chop
- Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
- Toxicroak with Counter and Cross Chop
- Lauchzelot with Counter and Close Combat
- Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
- Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
For more info and Pokémon related to Darkrai, you can find it here:
How many trainers do you need for Darkrai? To defeat the mysterious Pokémon, you need to have at least three people. It can work with two players, but the weather must be partly cloudy in the game.
However, we recommend a group size of at least 5 players. This way, you can get into the raid faster and complete more raids within the hour.
Is there Shiny Darkrai? Yes, since its last return in April, you can encounter Darkrai as Shiny. You can easily recognize the difference, as the Shiny is purple.
The chance of getting a Shiny from the raid is 1 in 19. So, you might get lucky during the raid hour.
That’s why Darkrai is so good: The mysterious Pokémon is by far the best Dark attacker in the game. It can also learn the Ghost charge move “Shadow Ball” and is strong as a Ghost attacker as well.
Dark Pokémon can be effectively used against Psychic types, which you find most often in legendary raids. A good Darkrai is a must for your team.
