{"id":99876,"date":"2023-09-07T12:03:32","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T05:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/?p=99876"},"modified":"2023-09-07T11:58:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T04:58:50","slug":"dark-type-pokemon-weaknesses-and-their-counters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vcgamers.com\/news\/en\/kelemahan-pokemon-tipe-dark-dan-counternya\/","title":{"rendered":"Weaknesses of Dark Type Pokemon and their Counters!"},"content":{"rendered":"

every type Pok\u00e9mon<\/a> have their own strengths and advantages, including Pokemon Dark which is famous for its Greninja and Tyranitar. But there are also weaknesses to Dark type Pokemon, you know.<\/p>\n

Pok\u00e9mon<\/a> with the Dark type generally have low-light or dark habitats such as cemeteries and caves.<\/p>\n

This article will discuss the weaknesses of Dark-type Pokemon and what they are counters<\/a> which is suitable to beat this one type. Come on, see more below!<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Cetoddle Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/pre>\n
Pokemon Dark<\/h2>\n
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Pok\u00e9mon Dark. Source: Tom Salazar\/Youtube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Dark is one of 18 types of Pokemon. Each Pokemon can have one to two element types. This type was first introduced in Generation II together with the Steel type.<\/p>\n
Until Generation IX, there were 82 Dark-type Pokemon with a percentage of 8,04% of all Pokemon.<\/p>\n
This number includes Pokemon that are both pure and mixed Dark types, including their Mega Evolution forms.<\/p>\n
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Dark-type Pokemon with Mega Evolution. Source: Tom Salazar\/Youtube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
With this number, Dark type Pokemon together with Poison type are in the 8th position as the most common Pokemon type after Fire type and before Fighting type.<\/p>\n
Since it was first introduced, this Pokemon has had 7 of the most famous trainers in each generation, such as Karena in Generation II and Giacomo in Generation IX.<\/p>\n
Also read:\u00a0Everything About Pokemon Lechonk You Should Know!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/pre>\n
Weaknesses and Counters For Pokemon Dark<\/h2>\n
Dark-type Pokemon are weak against Fighting, Fairy, and Bug types. The attacks launched from these three types of Pokemon can be very effective against Dark types.<\/p>\n
Fighting type<\/h3>\n
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Pokemon Infernape. Source: Karpo Gaming\/Youtube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Pokemon with the Fighting type have attacks that are quite effective against Dark types. You can use a combination of Dynamic Punch and Close Combat to use in battle.<\/p>\n
Apart from being effective against Pokemon with the Dark type, attacks from the Fighting type are also very effective in fighting against Pokemon with the Ice, Normal, Rock and Steel types.<\/p>\n
This Pokemon has the highest average Physical Attack than any other Pokemon type. Here is a list of recommended Fighting type Pokemon that you can use:<\/p>\n