Dark type

The is one of the eighteen Pokémon elemental types.
The type was added in Generation II to counteract the type's dominance in Generation I, by being completely immune to it and able to hit types super-effectively. It was also given to make the type and type more dominant due to their downfall to types in Generation I. Since Generation VI, it is weak to types.
The Dark type is represented from traits that are considered feral and untameable, specifically that born from adverse and intense complex social conditions; to that of traits that evoke a negative leaning nature - from having a nocturnal day cycle, exhibitions of unusually cruel, crafty, and clever intelligence, belligerent aggressiveness, the sentient awareness and choice to harm and/or inflict ill will, and to that of the negative end of nature and reality; such as the shadows, declination, "the survival of the fittest", destruction, comings of darker times; and to the unknown but potentially dangerous aspects of the mysterious and enigmatic. It should be further noted that the type of Dark does not automatically associate with the concept of evil, as both evidence exists of cruelty capable of Pokémon not just of the type (Ekans, Fearow) and that it is the trainer that influences majorly how a Pokémon matures and acts.
Many Dark types are rather just born with features that define them as a type, as they understand of the powers that come with it, such as Absol and Sableye, and/or are defined so by the perspective of humans with necessary purpose in the environment and their species but whose actions and traits are at most taboo and are discouraged in human society.
Before Generation IV, every damage-inflicting Dark-type moves were special moves. All pre-existing Dark attacks that dealt damage changed to become physical in Generation IV, meaning that any Dark special attacks would be introduced from Generation IV onward. Non-damaging Dark moves work to disrupt the opponent in unique ways or raise user stats.
The Dark-type Pokémon, along with the Poison types, are mostly used by the criminal organizations.
The known famous Dark-type Trainers are: Karen, the fourth member of the Elite Four of the Johto Pokémon League; Sidney, the first member of the Elite Four of the Pokémon League (Hoenn); Grimsley, a member of the Elite Four of the Pokémon League (Unova); Nanu, an island Kahuna in Alola; Piers, the seventh Gym Leader of Galar; Marnie, Piers' sister and successor; and Giacomo, the boss of Team Star's Segin Squad.
==Dark-type moves==
*There are 53 Dark-type moves.
**In Generation I, 1 move was introduced.
**In Generation II, 5 moves were introduced.
**In Generation III, 7 moves were introduced.
**In Generation IV, 11 moves were introduced.
**In Generation V, 5 moves were introduced.
**In Generation VI, 3 moves were introduced.
**In Generation VII, 7 moves were introduced.
**In Generation VIII, 10 moves were introduced, with 2 Gigantamax moves and 1 Dynamax move.
**In Generation IX, 4 moves were introduced.
*In battles: Physical moves stand out.
**28 moves are of the type.
**6 moves are of the type.
**15 moves are of the type.
*In contests: Clever moves stand out.
**16 moves are of the type.
**7 moves are of the type.
**5 moves are of the type.
**3 moves are of the type.
**0 moves are of the type.
===List of Dark-type moves===
Name 	Category	Contest 	Generation 	Power
Assurance 	 	Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.	Generation IV 	6050 until Generation V.
Baddy Bad 	 	- 	Generation VII 	90
Beat Up 	 	 	Generation II 	-
BiteIn Generation I, Bite was -type move.	 	 	Generation I 	60
Black Hole Eclipse 	- 	- 	Generation VII 	-
Brutal Swing 	 	- 	Generation VII 	60
Ceaseless Edge 	 	- 	Generation VIII	65
Comeuppance 	 	- 	Generation IX 	-
Crunch 	 	 	Generation II 	80
Dark Pulse 	 	 	Generation IV 	80
Dark Void 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Darkest Lariat 	 	- 	Generation VII 	85
Embargo 	 	Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.	Generation IV 	-
Fake Tears 	 	Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.	Generation III 	-
False Surrender 	 	- 	Generation VIII	80
Feint Attack 	 	 	Generation II 	-
Fiery Wrath 	 	- 	Generation VIII	90
Flatter 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Fling 	 	Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.	Generation IV 	-
Foul Play 	 	 	Generation V 	95
G-Max One Blow 	- 	- 	Generation VIII	-
G-Max Snooze 	- 	- 	Generation VIII	-
Hone Claws 	 	 	Generation V 	-
Hyperspace Fury 	 	 	Generation VI 	100
Jaw Lock 	 	- 	Generation VIII	80
Knock Off 	 	 	Generation III 	6520 until Generation V.
Kowtow Cleave 	 	- 	Generation IX 	85
Lash Out 	 	- 	Generation VIII	75
Malicious Moonsault 	 	- 	Generation VII 	180
Max Darkness 	- 	- 	Generation VIII	-
Memento 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Nasty Plot 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Night Daze 	 	 	Generation V 	85
Night Slash 	 	 	Generation IV 	70
Obstruct 	 	- 	Generation VIII	-
Parting Shot 	 	 	Generation VI 	-
Payback 	 	Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.	Generation IV 	50
Power Trip 	 	- 	Generation VII 	20-860
Punishment 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Pursuit 	 	 	Generation II 	40
Quash 	 	 	Generation V 	-
Ruination 	 	- 	Generation IX 	-
Snarl 	 	 	Generation V 	55
Snatch 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Sucker Punch 	 	 	Generation IV 	80
Switcheroo 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Taunt 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Thief 	 	 	Generation II 	60
Throat Chop 	 	- 	Generation VII 	80
Topsy-Turvy 	 	 	Generation VI 	-
Torment 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Wicked Blow 	 	- 	Generation VIII	75
Wicked Torque 	 	- 	Generation IX 	80
===Effectiveness of Dark-type moves===
 Super effective against Pokémon of the types: and .
 
 Not very effective against Pokémon of the types: , and .
===Weaknesses and resistances of the Dark type===
A type chart displaying the weaknesses and resistances of a Pokémon when damaged by a move. Empty fields are moves that do normal damage.
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	 	Before Generation VI, Dark/Steel-type Pokémon were very resistant to Dark-type moves.	 	 	 	 	 	 	Before Generation VI, Dark/Steel-type Pokémon were very resistant to Ghost-type moves.	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
==Dark-type-Pokémon Trainers==
===Dark-type-Pokémon Gym Leaders===
Leader	Location 	Badge
Piers 	Spikemuth, Galar	Dark Badge
Marnie	Spikemuth, Galar	Dark Badge
===Dark-type-Pokémon Kahunas===
Competence	Category
Nanu 	Kahuna
===Dark-type-Pokémon Elite Four Members===
Competence	Category
Karen 	Johto Elite Four
Sidney 	Hoenn Elite Four
Grimsley 	Unova Elite Four
===Dark-type-Pokémon Special Trainers===
Competence	Category
 	Team Rocket Grunts
Giacomo 	Leader of Team Star Segin Squad
===Dark type records=== 
*Hoopa Unbound and Mega Gyarados are the tallest Dark type.
*Alolan Rattata and Morpeko are the smallest Dark type.
*Guzzlord is the heaviest Dark type.
*Murkrow is the lightest Dark type.
*Poochyena and Nickit evolve at the lowest level (18)
*Zweilous evolves at the highest level (64)
*Guzzlord has the most HP of all Dark-types (223)
*Mega Tyranitar has the most Attack & Defense of all Dark-types (164 & 150).
*Bisharp is tied with Mega Tyranitar with the highest Defense stat of all Dark types when Bisharp is holding an Eviolite. (150)
*Hoopa Unbound had the most Sp. Atk of all Dark-types (170)
*Mega Houndoom has the highest Special Attack of all non-Legendary Dark types (140)
*Hydreigon had the most Sp. Attack of all non-Mega Evolved Dark-types (125)
*Wo-Chien has the most Sp. Def of all Dark-types (135)
*Umbreon has the highest Special Defense of all non-Mega Evolved, and non-Legendary Dark types (130)
*Chien-Pao has the most Speed of all Dark-types (135)
*Weavile has the highest Speed of all non-transformed, non-Legendary Dark types (125)
*Mega Tyranitar has the highest base stat total of all Dark-types (700)
==Dark-type Pokémon==
80 Pokémon are Dark type.
===Pure Dark-type Pokémon===
0052AMeowth.png| #052: Alolan Meowth
0053APersian.png| #053: Alolan Persian
0197Umbreon.png| #197: Umbreon
0261Poochyena.png| #261: Poochyena
0262Mightyena.png| #262: Mightyena
0359Absol.png| #359: Absol
0491Darkrai.png| #491: Darkrai
0509Purrloin.png| #509: Purrloin
0510Liepard.png| #510: Liepard
0570Zorua.png| #570: Zorua
0571Zoroark.png| #571: Zoroark
0827Nickit.png| #827: Nickit
0828Thievul.png| #828: Thievul
0942Maschiff.png| #942: Maschiff
0943Mabosstiff.png| #943: Mabosstiff
===Primary Dark-type Pokémon===
0019ARattata.png| #019: Alolan Rattata
0020ARaticate.png| #020: Alolan Raticate
0146AMoltres.png| #146: Galarian Moltres
0198Murkrow.png| #198: Murkrow
0211AQwilfish.png| #211: Hisuian Qwilfish
0215Sneasel.png| #215: Sneasel
0228Houndour.png| #228: Houndour
0229Houndoom.png| #229: Houndoom
0263AZigzagoon.png| #263: Galarian Zigzagoon
0264ALinoone.png| #264: Galarian Linoone
0302Sableye.png| #302: Sableye
0430Honchkrow.png| #430: Honchkrow
0461Weavile.png| #461: Weavile
0559Scraggy.png| #559: Scraggy
0560Scrafty.png| #560: Scrafty
0624Pawniard.png| #624: Pawniard
0625Bisharp.png| #625: Bisharp
0629Vullaby.png| #629: Vullaby
0630Mandibuzz.png| #630: Mandibuzz
0633Deino.png| #633: Deino
0634Zweilous.png| #634: Zweilous
0635Hydreigon.png| #635: Hydreigon
0686Inkay.png| #686: Inkay
0687Malamar.png| #687: Malamar
0717Yveltal.png| #717: Yveltal
0799Guzzlord.png| #799: Guzzlord
0859Impidimp.png| #859: Impidimp
0860Morgrem.png| #860: Morgrem
0861Grimmsnarl.png| #861: Grimmsnarl
0862Obstagoon.png| #862: Obstagoon
0893Zarude.png| #893: Zarude
0904Overqwil.png| #904: Overqwil
0983Kingambit.png| #983: Kingambit
0993Iron Jugulis.png| #993: Iron Jugulis
1001Wo-Chien.png | #1001: Wo-Chien
1002Chien-Pao.png | #1002: Chien-Pao
1003Ting-Lu.png | #1003: Ting-Lu
1004Chi-Yu.png | #1004: Chi-Yu
===Secondary Dark-type Pokémon===
0088AGrimer.png| #088: Alolan Grimer
0089AMuk.png| #089: Alolan Muk
0248Tyranitar.png| #248: Tyranitar
0274Nuzleaf.png| #274: Nuzleaf
0275Shiftry.png| #275: Shiftry
0318Carvanha.png| #318: Carvanha
0319Sharpedo.png| #319: Sharpedo
0332Cacturne.png| #332: Cacturne
0342Crawdaunt.png| #342: Crawdaunt
0434Stunky.png| #434: Stunky
0435Skuntank.png| #435: Skuntank
0442Spiritomb.png| #442: Spiritomb
0452Drapion.png| #452: Drapion
0503ASamurott.png| #503: Hisuian Samurott
0551Sandile.png| #551: Sandile
0552Krokorok.png| #552: Krokorok
0553Krookodile.png| #553: Krookodile
0658Greninja.png| #658: Greninja
0675Pangoro.png| #675: Pangoro
0727Incineroar.png| #727: Incineroar
0877Morpeko.png| #877: Morpeko (Full Belly Mode)
0892Urshifu.png| #892: Single Strike Style Urshifu
0908Meowscarada.png| #908: Meowscarada
0920Lokix.png| #920: Lokix
0965Bombirdier.png| #965: Bombirdier
0986Brute Bonnet.png| #986: Brute Bonnet
1005Roaring Moon.png | #1005: Roaring Moon
=== Pokémon with Dark-type alternate formes ===
The following alternate formes of some Pokémon are also of the Dark type.
0130MGyarados.png| #130: Mega Gyarados
0229MHoundoom.png| #229: Mega Houndoom
0248MTyranitar.png| #248: Mega Tyranitar
0302MSableye.png| #302: Mega Sableye
0319MSharpedo.png| #319: Mega Sharpedo
0359MAbsol.png| #359: Mega Absol
0493Arceus Dark Dream.png| #493: ArceusDue to the ability Multitype, equipped with the Dread Plate.
Ash-Greninja.png | #658: Ash-Greninja
0720AHoopa.png| #720: Hoopa (Unbound Forme)
0773Silvally Dark Dream.png| #773: SilvallyThanks to the ability RKS System, equipped with the Dark Memory.
0861GGrimmsnarl.png| #861: Gigantamax Grimmsnarl
0877AMorpeko.png| #887: Morpeko (Hangry Mode)
0892GUrshifu.png| #892: Gigantamax Single Strike Style Urshifu
==Relations with other types== 
*They're strong against the type because of people's fear of either darkness or evil people, and fear is known to disrupt one's rationality and concentration. It can also be because of how easy it is to corrupt one's mind with wicked and malevolent thoughts, which is why is the only weakness of to be immune to it as well.
*They're strong against the type because evil can damage the soul.
* They're weak against the type because philosophically, a warrior must overcome their fears - represented by Dark. The Fighting type also supposedly represents justice, which opposes evil, also represented by Dark types.
* They're weak against the type because some bugs operate well in darkness. While criminals are active during darkness, when they least expect it, bugs can swarm over them.
*They're weak against the type because fairies represent light and the darkness disappears with light. Furthermore, light is a metaphor for goodness, which always triumphs over evil in fiction.
* Before Generation VI, the type resisted them; this is likely in reference to the idea of steel being used in security measures, like locks or even weapons for self defense, eliminating threats and practicing skills, and to how some metals like silver are weaknesses of classical monsters and demons. In turn, so may the crafty and clever find ways to overcome security measures with figuring out their features.
*They resist themselves because it's hard for villains to recruit anyone who is already evil or when they have expressed disapproval towards them for their certain personalities or actions.
==Trivia==
*If a Dual-type Pokémon is both and type or vice versa, both types cancel out each other's weaknesses with their resistances, leaving Pokémon like Spiritomb and Sableye immune to super effective damage until the introduction of the type in Generation VI.
* Prior to Generation VIII, Dark type was the only Pokémon type not to be used in a Pokémon Gym. Because of this, the Dark type has the fewest Gym Leaders.
*The type has the same type advantages as the -type ( and ).
*While most types are represented quite straightforwardly (i.e. types based off plants, types being based on heat and flames, etc.) there is a rather loose definition of what represents a type. While most, such as Scrafty or Bisharp are associated with nasty, "dirty" fighters (hence moves like Nasty Plot and Sucker Punch) some, such as Umbreon and Darkrai represent literal darkness, while others, such as Stunky and the Alolan form of Rattata are simply nocturnal animals. A few, most notably Absol and Greninja, are even portrayed as having noble and shady qualities. Others like Inkay and the Alolan form of Muk could reference how they produce dark things like ink and sludge. It could also describe how certain Pokémon can be sinful such as how the Alolan form of Persian is filled with pride, the Alolan form of Raticate is gluttonous, and the Galarian form of Moltres is wrathful.
**The original Japanese name for the type is actually the "evil" type.
*The Vullaby line are the only type Pokémon to be exclusively female.
*The Impidimp line are the only type Pokémon to be exclusively male.
*The Dark-type is the only type that cannot be obtained in any Kanto-based game (those being the Gen I games, the Gen III remakes, and the Gen VII remakes) without trades or, in only one specific case, Mega Evolution.
==Notes==
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