Darkrai vs Necrozma: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Darkrai is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Darkrai
#491
Darkrai
Dark
Pitch-Black Pokémon
Necrozma
#800
Necrozma
Psychic
Prism Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

70 HP 97
90 Attack 107
90 Defense 101
135 Sp. Atk 127
90 Sp. Def 89
125 Speed 79
600 Total (BST) 600

Darkrai wins 3 stats, Necrozma wins 3 stats.

Darkrai attacking Necrozma

2x

Super effective!

Necrozma attacking Darkrai

Immune (0x)

Darkrai is immune

Physical Attributes

 DarkraiNecrozma
Height1.5m2.4m
Weight50.5kg230.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Darkrai

Darkrai is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Darkrai hits Necrozma for 2x damage while only taking 0x back.
  • Darkrai is faster (125 vs 79 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Darkrai is outside the usage rankings, Necrozma is ranked #83 (on 0.2% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Darkrai vs Necrozma — FAQ

Is Darkrai better than Necrozma?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Darkrai is the better overall pick. Darkrai hits Necrozma for 2x damage while only taking 0x back; Darkrai is faster (125 vs 79 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Who would win a battle, Darkrai or Necrozma?

Darkrai has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 0x in return. Darkrai is faster (125 vs 79 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Darkrai or Necrozma have better stats?

They tie on base stat total at 600. Darkrai wins 3 individual stats, Necrozma wins 3. Necrozma is bulkier, while Darkrai hits harder.

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