# Darkrai - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Darkrai in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Darkrai)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Darkrai
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Dark Pulse**: 99.589%
- **Ice Beam**: 68.720%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 46.971%
- **Nasty Plot**: 36.128%
- **Focus Blast**: 34.410%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 32.241%
- **Knock Off**: 30.541%
- **Trick**: 15.208%
- **Sucker Punch**: 8.834%
- **Psychic**: 8.062%

## Common Abilities
- **Bad Dreams**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 25.999%
- **Choice Specs**: 19.274%
- **Leftovers**: 14.208%
- **Life Orb**: 7.899%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.791%
- **Black Glasses**: 7.739%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.035%
- **Red Card**: 3.296%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.650%
- **Other**: 4.109%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 49.195%
- **Great Tusk**: 34.281%
- **Gholdengo**: 32.711%
- **Zamazenta**: 25.185%
- **Gliscor**: 22.632%
- **Ting-Lu**: 19.888%

## FAQ for Darkrai in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Darkrai?
The most common moves for Darkrai are Dark Pulse, Ice Beam, Sludge Bomb, Nasty Plot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Darkrai?
Darkrai is frequently paired with Dragonite, Great Tusk, Gholdengo, Zamazenta. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Darkrai?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Darkrai?
The top build for Darkrai features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 53.811% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Darkrai?
Darkrai is most effectively run with the ability **Bad Dreams** (100.000%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (25.999%).

### What is the most common role for Darkrai?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Darkrai often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Darkrai?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 135 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 125 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Darkrai on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Darkrai) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Darkrai
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*