Dark Pulse (move)

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あくのはどうEvil Pulse
Type Dark
Category Special
PP 15(max. 24)
Power 80
Accuracy 100%
Priority 0
  • Does not makecontact
  • Affected byProtect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Affected byMirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone but the user (long-range)
Availability
Introduced Generation IV
Condition Cool
Appeal 2♥♥
Jam 0 
Condition Cool
Appeal 2♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Condition Cool
Appeal 4♥♥♥♥
Jamming 0 
Quite an appealing move.

Dark Pulse (Japanese:あくのはどうEvil Pulse) is a damage-dealingDark-typemove introduced inGeneration IV.

It is:

Effect

Generation IV

Dark Pulse inflicts damage and has a 20% chance of causing the target toflinch.

Generation V onwards

Dark Pulse can hit non-adjacent opponents inTriple Battles.

Dark Pulse's power is increased by 50% when used by a Pokémon with the AbilityMega Launcher.

Dark Pulse is no longer affected byKing's Rock.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

InPokémon Legends: Arceus, Dark Pulse'sPP was lowered from 15 to 10, and the move can no longer cause flinching. Instead, it bypasses accuracy and evasion checks to always hit.

Category Special
PP 10
AgileStrong
Power 80 60 100
Accuracy —% —% —%
Action speed modifier
Self 0 0 +5
Target 0 +3 0
Additional effect
  ? ?
  ? ?
  ? ?
Never misses

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Special
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power 80 96
Cooldown 8s
Move wind-up time 20 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
 —
 —
 —
None

Description

GamesDescription
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
LAThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This attack never misses.
SVThe user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
ZAThe user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0052Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
FieldField55
0053Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
FieldField69
0092Gastly
AmorphousAmorphous36363636283636343636
0093Haunter
AmorphousAmorphous44444444364242344236
0094Gengar
AmorphousAmorphous44444444364242344236
0197UmbreonFieldField4040254040
0198Murkrow
FlyingFlying43
0211Qwilfish
Qwilfish
Hisuian Form

Water 2Water 226
0229Houndoom
FieldField34
0246Larvitar
MonsterMonster283232322424
0247Pupitar
MonsterMonster283434342424
0248Tyranitar
MonsterMonster2834343424241Rem.
0355DuskullAmorphousAmorphous25
0356DusclopsAmorphousAmorphous25
0430Honchkrow
FlyingFlying55757575754355
0442Spiritomb
AmorphousAmorphous4949494950503450
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like11
0461Weavile
FieldField4951BW
47B2W2
4747666666
0477DusknoirAmorphousAmorphous25
0491DarkraiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered9393939393279393
0503Samurott
Samurott
Hisuian Form

FieldField40
0562YamaskMineralAmorphous4444
0563CofagrigusMineralAmorphous5044
0629Vullaby
FlyingFlying4646464848
0630Mandibuzz
FlyingFlying4646464848
0641Tornadus
Tornadus
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered737367
0642Thundurus
Thundurus
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered737367
0678Meowstic
Meowstic
Female
FieldField24
0692ClauncherWater 1Water 340
0693ClawitzerWater 1Water 31, 5711140
0717Yveltal
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered44444040
0720Hoopa
Hoopa
Unbound

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered55ORAS5555
0769Sandygast
AmorphousAmorphous46
0770Palossand
AmorphousAmorphous46
0827NickitFieldField38
0828ThievulFieldField38
0859Impidimp
FairyHuman-Like3333
0860Morgrem
FairyHuman-Like3535
0861Grimmsnarl
FairyHuman-Like3535
0904Overqwil
Water 2Water 226
0993Iron Jugulis
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered70
1001Wo-Chien
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered40
1002Chien-Pao
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered40
1003Ting-Lu
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered40
1004Chi-Yu
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered40
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


ByTM/TR/Move Tutor

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IVVVIVIIVIIIIX
TM97
0009BlastoiseMonsterWater 1
0019Rattata
Rattata
Alolan Form

FieldField
0020Raticate
Raticate
Alolan Form

FieldField
0023EkansFieldDragon
0024ArbokFieldDragon
0037VulpixFieldField
0037Vulpix
Vulpix
Alolan Form
FieldField
0038NinetalesFieldField
0038Ninetales
Ninetales
Alolan Form

FieldField
0039Jigglypuff
FairyFairy
0040Wigglytuff
FairyFairy
0052MeowthFieldField
0052Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
FieldField
0052Meowth
Meowth
Galarian Form
FieldField
0053PersianFieldField
0053Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
FieldField
0088Grimer
Grimer
Alolan Form

AmorphousAmorphous
0089MukAmorphousAmorphous
0089Muk
Muk
Alolan Form

AmorphousAmorphous
0092Gastly
AmorphousAmorphous
0093Haunter
AmorphousAmorphous
0094Gengar
AmorphousAmorphous
0105Marowak
Marowak
Alolan Form

MonsterMonster
0109KoffingAmorphousAmorphous
0110WeezingAmorphousAmorphous
0110Weezing
Weezing
Galarian Form

AmorphousAmorphous
0130Gyarados
Water 2Dragon
0146Moltres
Moltres
Galarian Form

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0150MewtwoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0169Crobat
FlyingFlying
0197UmbreonFieldField
0198Murkrow
FlyingFlying
0200MisdreavusAmorphousAmorphous
0207Gligar
BugBug
0208Steelix
MineralMineral
0211Qwilfish
Qwilfish
Hisuian Form

Water 2Water 2
0215Sneasel
FieldField
0227Skarmory
FlyingFlying
0228Houndour
FieldField
0229Houndoom
FieldField
0246Larvitar
MonsterMonster
0247Pupitar
MonsterMonster
0248Tyranitar
MonsterMonster
0261PoochyenaFieldField
0262MightyenaFieldField
0274Nuzleaf
FieldGrass
0275Shiftry
FieldGrass
0302Sableye
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0303Mawile
FieldFairy
0306Aggron
MonsterMonster
0318Carvanha
Water 2Water 2
0319Sharpedo
Water 2Water 2
0331CacneaGrassHuman-Like
0332Cacturne
GrassHuman-Like
0336SeviperFieldDragon
0342Crawdaunt
Water 1Water 3
0353ShuppetAmorphousAmorphous
0354BanetteAmorphousAmorphous
0355DuskullAmorphousAmorphous
0356DusclopsAmorphousAmorphous
0359AbsolFieldField
0362GlalieFairyMineral
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0429MismagiusAmorphousAmorphous
0430Honchkrow
FlyingFlying
0434Stunky
FieldField
0435Skuntank
FieldField
0442Spiritomb
AmorphousAmorphous
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like
0451Skorupi
BugWater 3
0452Drapion
BugWater 3
0453Croagunk
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0454Toxicroak
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0461Weavile
FieldField
0472Gliscor
BugBug
0474Porygon-ZMineralMineral
0477DusknoirAmorphousAmorphous
0479Rotom
Rotom
All available forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0485Heatran
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0487Giratina
Giratina
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0491DarkraiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0493Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0503Samurott
Samurott
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0509PurrloinFieldField
0510LiepardFieldField
0551Sandile
FieldField
0552Krokorok
FieldField
0553Krookodile
FieldField
0559Scraggy
FieldDragon
0560Scrafty
FieldDragon
0561Sigilyph
FlyingFlying
0562YamaskMineralAmorphous
0562Yamask
Yamask
Galarian Form

MineralAmorphous
0563CofagrigusMineralAmorphous
0568TrubbishMineralMineral
0569GarbodorMineralMineral
0570ZoruaFieldField
0570Zorua
Zorua
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0571ZoroarkFieldField
0571Zoroark
Zoroark
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0574GothitaHuman-LikeHuman-LikeORAS
0575GothoritaHuman-LikeHuman-LikeORAS
0576GothitelleHuman-LikeHuman-LikeORAS
0592Frillish
Frillish
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0593Jellicent
Jellicent
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0605ElgyemHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0606BeheeyemHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0607Litwick
AmorphousAmorphous
0608Lampent
AmorphousAmorphous
0609Chandelure
AmorphousAmorphous
0621DruddigonDragonMonster
0624Pawniard
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0625Bisharp
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0629Vullaby
FlyingFlying
0630Mandibuzz
FlyingFlying
0633Deino
DragonDragon
0634Zweilous
DragonDragon
0635Hydreigon
DragonDragon
0641Tornadus
Tornadus
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0642Thundurus
Thundurus
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0649Genesect
Genesect
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0657FrogadierWater 1Water 1
0658Greninja
Greninja
All available forms

Water 1Water 1
0667Litleo
FieldField
0668Pyroar
Pyroar
All forms

FieldField
0674PanchamFieldHuman-Like
0675Pangoro
FieldHuman-Like
0676Furfrou
Furfrou
All forms
FieldField
0677EspurrFieldField
0678Meowstic
Meowstic
All forms
FieldField
0686Inkay
Water 1Water 2
0687Malamar
Water 1Water 2
0692ClauncherWater 1Water 3
0693ClawitzerWater 1Water 3
0694Helioptile
MonsterDragon
0695Heliolisk
MonsterDragon
0696Tyrunt
MonsterDragon
0697Tyrantrum
MonsterDragon
0698Amaura
MonsterMonster
0699Aurorus
MonsterMonster
0708Phantump
GrassAmorphous
0709Trevenant
GrassAmorphous
0710Pumpkaboo
Pumpkaboo
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0711Gourgeist
Gourgeist
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0714Noibat
FlyingDragon
0715Noivern
FlyingDragon
0717Yveltal
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0720Hoopa
Hoopa
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredORAS
0727Incineroar
FieldField
0768Golisopod
BugWater 3
0769Sandygast
AmorphousAmorphous
0770Palossand
AmorphousAmorphous
0778Mimikyu
AmorphousAmorphous
0799Guzzlord
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0800Necrozma
Necrozma
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0804Naganadel
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredUSUM
0806Blacephalon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredUSUM
0818InteleonWater 1Field
0827NickitFieldField
0828ThievulFieldField
0854Sinistea
Sinistea
All forms
MineralAmorphous
0855Polteageist
Polteageist
All forms
MineralAmorphous
0856HatennaFairyFairy
0857HattremFairyFairy
0858Hatterene
FairyFairy
0859Impidimp
FairyHuman-Like
0860Morgrem
FairyHuman-Like
0861Grimmsnarl
FairyHuman-Like
0863PerrserkerFieldField
0867Runerigus
MineralAmorphous
0877Morpeko
FieldFairy
0884Duraludon
MineralDragon
0892Urshifu
Urshifu
Single Strike Style

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0893Zarude
Zarude
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0897SpectrierNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0898Calyrex
Calyrex
Shadow Rider

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0904Overqwil
Water 2Water 2
0908Meowscarada
FieldGrass
0920Lokix
BugBug
0936Armarouge
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0942MaschiffFieldField
0943MabosstiffFieldField
0962Bombirdier
FlyingFlying
0978Tatsugiri
Tatsugiri
All forms

Water 2Water 2
0983Kingambit
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0986Brute Bonnet
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0987Flutter Mane
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0993Iron Jugulis
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1001Wo-Chien
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1002Chien-Pao
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1003Ting-Lu
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1004Chi-Yu
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1005Roaring Moon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1016Fezandipiti
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1018Archaludon
MineralDragon
1024TerapagosNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
VVIVII
0355DuskullAmorphousAmorphous
0570ZoruaFieldField
0574GothitaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0633Deino
DragonDragon
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation IV

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0491Darkrai
DarkraiLv. 50
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredPokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia -Liberate the Tower!
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0023EkansFieldDragonDream World -Dream Park
0037VulpixFieldFieldDream World -Pleasant Forest
0109KoffingAmorphousAmorphousDream World -Rugged Mountain
0228Houndour
FieldFieldDream World -Spooky Manor
0246Larvitar
LarvitarLv. 10

MonsterMonsterDream World -Rugged Mountain
0261PoochyenaFieldFieldDream World -Pleasant Forest
0318Carvanha
Water 2Water 2Dream World -Sparkling Sea
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation VII

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0574GothitaHuman-LikeHuman-LikeIsland Scan -Route 6SM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation IX

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0356DusclopsAmorphousAmorphousWild Tera Pokémon -Timeless WoodsSVTM
0629Vullaby
VullabyLv. 30

FlyingFlyingWild Tera Pokémon -Fellhorn GorgeSVTM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Byevent

Generation V

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0386DeoxysNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredMasuda Deoxys
Team Plasma Deoxys
Plasma Deoxys
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Dark Pulse deals damage and may cause the enemy toflinch.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDTDS16-10-73.92%-1 tile around userEnemyYes
BSL16-10-73.92%-1 tile around userEnemyYes
MDGtI1599155090%98%1 tile around userEnemyYes
SMD1550153090%98%1 tile around userEnemyYes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon GO

 Dark Pulse
Charged Attack
Gyms &Raids
Power80
Energy cost50
Duration3 seconds
Damage window1.4 - 2.3 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power80
Energy cost50
Secondary effect?
Effect chance?%
Max Battles
PowerLevel 1: 250
Level 2: 300
Level 3: 350
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
ArbokVulpix (Alolan Form)Meowth (Alolan Form)MeowthPersian (Alolan Form)MukMuk (Alolan Form)GastlyHaunterKoffingWeezingMewUmbreonMurkrowMisdreavusQwilfish (Hisuian Form)HoundourCacturneAbsolDeoxysMismagiusHonchkrowDusknoirDarkraiSamurott (Hisuian Form)PurrloinLiepardYamaskCofagrigusZoruaElgyemBeheeyemBisharpVullabyMandibuzzZweilousHydreigonTornadus (Incarnate Forme)PyroarFurfrouClawitzerYveltalHoopa (Unbound)IncineroarNecrozmaNecrozmaNecrozmaSinisteaPolteageistImpidimpMorgremGrimmsnarlZarudeOverqwilLokixKingambit
ByElite Charged TM
Gengar
ByGO Snapshot
Smeargle
Smeargle
AsShadow Pokémon
AsPurified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • February 16, 2017
    • Power: 45 → 80
    • Energy cost: 33 → 50
    • Duration: 3.5 → 3 seconds
    • Damage window: 2.3 - 3.4 → 1.4 - 2.3 seconds

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Dark Pulse
★★★★
Attack power65.15562
Charge time0.94 seconds
Range typeCircular (self)
Number of hits1
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectMay flinch the foe

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)
BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
Dark PulseSpecial395114100%An opponentHas a chance (20%) of making the target flinch. Karen & Mega Houndoom
Grimsley & Liepard
Lysandre & Yveltal
Gloria (Summer 2021) & Inteleon
Sawyer & Honchkrow
Sygna Suit Cyrus & Darkrai
Cheren & Purrloin
Scottie/Bettie &Alolan Meowth/Alolan PersianEgg(Strike role only)
Users ofMetronome(small chance)
Sync moves
NameCategoryStateBasepowerMaxpowerTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair
Beguiling Dark PulseSpecialDefault
6★ EX
160192An opponent
All opponents
BecomeMegaHoundoom until the end of battle. Karen & Houndoom
Perfect World Dark PulseSpecialDefault200240An opponentThis attack's power increases when thezone is a Dark Zone.Sygna Suit Cyrus & Darkrai
6★ EX300360
6★ EX with EX roleImplements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time.
• Dark Zone

Notes:

  • Dark Pulse:
    • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a small chance of making the target flinch.
  • Beguiling Dark Pulse:
    • Thissync move could not be raised to 6★ EX until July 5, 2022, which is 1041 days after its release date (on August 29, 2019).
  • Perfect World Dark Pulse:
    • Description of 6★ EX effect prior to Version 2.18.5 (from March 15, 2022): "Additional Effects: Power ofsync move increases by 50%."
    • Description prior to Version 2.20.0 (from April 27, 2022): This move's power increases when thezone is Dark Zone.
    • Description prior to Version 2.23.0 (from July 27, 2022): This attack's power increases when the zone is Dark Zone.

Description

GamesDescription
MDTDSInflicts damage on enemies within a 1-tile range. It may also afflict enemies with a Cringe status condition, which makes its actions fail.
BSLまわりの てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで ひるみじょうたいにして わざや こうげきを だせなくする
MDGtIIt damages nearby enemies. It could also cause the Cringe status, which makes the enemy unable to attack or use moves.
SMDIt damages nearby enemies. It could also make them flinch.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Darkrai

Mandibuzz

Umbreon

Eevee
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
DarkraiDarkrai crouches together and it extends its arms quickly, making a wave of purple rings of energy come out of its body and hit the opponent; or, Darkrai puts its hands together and forms a ball of black and purple rings of energy. Then, it crouches and spins while holding out one of its hands, making the orb float over to the end of the hand. Finally, it fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from the orb at the opponent.
Darkrai (M10)The Rise of DarkraiDebut
Tobias's DarkraiThe Semi-Final Frontier!None
Darkrai (recurring)A Midsummer Night's Light!None
SpiritombA ball of purple rings of energy appears in front of Spiritomb's mouth. It then fires a beam of purple rings of energy at the opponent from the ball.
A wild SpiritombThe Keystone Pops!None
ToxicroakToxicroak puts its hands together and creates a ball of black and purple rings of energy. It then fires the rings as a beam of rings of energy at the opponent.
Saturn's ToxicroakEnter Galactic!None
CrawdauntCrawdaunt points its claws at the opponent and fires two beams of purple and black rings of energy from the insides of its claws at the opponent.
Kyle's CrawdauntStrategy With a Smile!None
HonchkrowHonchkrow fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy at the opponent from its beak or chest.
Paul's HonchkrowAiding the Enemy!None
MismagiusThe three gems on Mismagius's body flashes red, and a ball of black and purple rings of energy appear in front of them. It then fires the rings as a beam of energy at the opponent.
Fantina's MismagiusShield with a Twist!None
DusknoirDusknoir puts its hands together and forms a small black ball of energy. It then separates its hands and fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy at the opponent from the ball; or, Dusknoir puts its hands together and forms a ball of black and purple rings of energy. It then brings its hands forward and fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from the ball at the opponent.
Dusknoir (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & DarknessNone
ZoroarkZoroark puts its hands together in front of its chest and fires a beam of black and purple or dark blue rings of energy from in between them at the opponent; or, Zoroark crosses its arms in front of its face and an orb of black and dark blue rings of energy appears in front of them. Zoroark then separates its arms and the orb moves in front of Zoroark's chest. It then fires a beam of black and dark blue rings of energy from the orb at the opponent.
Zoroark (M13)Zoroark: Master of IllusionsNone
MandibuzzMandibuzz opens her mouth and a light purple orb of energy surrounded in black and purple rings of energy appears inside it. She then fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from the orb inside her mouth at the opponent.
Katharine's MandibuzzScraggy and the Demanding Gothita!None
A wild MandibuzzThe Search for Kleavor!None
AbsolMega Absol opens its mouth and a light purple orb of energy surrounded in black and purple rings of energy appears inside it. It then fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from the orb inside its mouth at the opponent
Astrid's AbsolMega Evolution Special INone
PumpkabooPumpkaboo forms a pink orb of energy in front of it and it fires a beam of purple rings of energy at the opponent from its mouth.
Jessie's PumpkabooHeroes - Friends and Faux Alike!None
PanchamPancham creates a ball of black and purple rings of energy in each hand. It then combines them and fires the rings as a beam of energy rings at the opponent.
Serena's PanchamDreaming a Performer's Dream!None
MalamarMalamar forms a beam of black and purple rings in front of its chest. It then fires the rings at the opponent.
Malamar (anime)Facing the Grand Design!None
Multiple wild MalamarFacing the Grand Design!None
PangoroPangoro creates a ball of black and purple rings of energy in each hand. It then combines them and fires the circles as a beam of rings of energy at the opponent.
A wild PangoroSo You're Having a Bad Day!None
Serena's Pangoro in a dreamDream a Little Dream from Me!None
HoopaHoopa Unbound shoots a beam of black and purple rings of energy from the black hole in the middle of its body at the opponent.
Hoopa (anime)Hoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
GourgeistGourgeist forms a dark purple orb of energy in front of its mouth. It then fires a beam of dark purple rings of energy at the opponent from its mouth.
Jessie's GourgeistOver the Mountain of Snow!None
MeowsticMeowstic forms a dark purple orb of energy in its hand. It then fires a beam of dark purple rings of energy at the opponent from its hand.
Olympia's MeowsticAll Eyes on the Future!None
HoundoomMega Houndoom opens its mouth and a light purple orb of energy surrounded by black and purple rings of energy appears inside it. It then fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from the orb inside its mouth at the opponent.
Malva's HoundoomMega Evolution Special IVNone
SneaselSneasel fires a beam of black and purple circles at the opponent.
A Team Flare Grunt's SneaselFrom A to Z!None
HoundourHoundour opens its mouth and a light purple orb of energy surrounded in black and purple circles of energy appears inside it. It then fires a beam of black and purple circles of energy from the orb inside its mouth at the opponent.
Two Team Flare Grunts' HoundourFrom A to Z!None
SkorupiSkorupi opens its mouth and a light purple orb of energy surrounded by black and purple rings of energy appears inside it. It then fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from the orb inside its mouth at the opponent.
A Team Flare Grunt's SkorupiFrom A to Z!None
GengarGengar forms a dark purple orb of energy in its hands. It then fires a beam of dark purple rings of energy from the orb at the opponent.
A ninja's GengarA Festival of Decisions!None
PoochyenaPoochyena opens its mouth and a light purple orb of energy surrounded in black and purple rings of energy appears inside it. It then fires a beam of black and purple circles of energy from the orb inside its mouth at the opponent.
A Team Flare Grunt's PoochyenaAn Explosive Operation!None
TyranitarTyranitar opens its mouth and then a light purple and purple colored aura forms inside of it. It then fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from the aura inside its mouth at the opponent.
Alain's TyranitarFinals Not for the Faint-Hearted!None
Team Rocket's TyranitarIvysaur's Mysterious Tower!None
DruddigonDruddigon fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from its mouth at the opponent.
Aliana's DruddigonA Towering Takeover!None
LiepardLiepard fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from its mouth at the opponent.
Bryony's LiepardComing Apart at the Dreams!None
Lyla's LiepardNarrowing the Chaser Chase!None
HoundoomHoundoom fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from its mouth at the opponent.
Two Team Flare Grunts' HoundoomThe Right Hero for the Right Job!None
UmbreonUmbreon fires multiple black orbs of energy with a purple outline from in front of its head at the opponent, with rainbow-colored or black rings of energy surrounding the black orbs as they are fired.
Gladion's UmbreonA Glaring Rivalry!None
Soleil's UmbreonNight and Day, You are the Ones!None
PersianAlolan Persian fires multiple black orbs of energy with a purple outline from in front of its head at the opponent, with rainbow-colored rings of energy surrounding the black orbs as they are fired.
Nanu's PersianGuiding an Awakening!None
ZweilousZweilous fires multiple black orbs of energy with a purple outline from its mouths at the opponent, with rainbow-colored rings of energy surrounding the black orbs as they are fired.
Ryuki's ZweilousAiming for the Top Floor!None
SableyeSableye fires a beam of black and purple circles from its hands at the opponent.
A Trainer's SableyeLegend? Go! Friends? Go!None
ZarudeZarude fires a beam of black and purple circles from its mouth at the opponent.
A wild ZarudeSecrets of the JungleNone
EeveeEevee fires multiple black orbs of energy with a purple outline from in front of its head at the opponent, with black rings of energy surrounding the black orbs as they are fired.
Chloe's EeveeNight and Day, You are the Ones!Used viaCopycat
MeowthMeowth fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from its hands at the opponent.
Meowth of Alternate World Team RocketThe Gates of Warp!None
HydreigonHydreigon fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from each of its mouths at the opponent. On occasion, this will cause the opponent to flinch.
Lance's HydreigonPride of a Champion!None
InteleonInteleon fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from one or both of its index fingertips at the opponent.
Leon's InteleonA Flood of Torrential Gains!None
WeavileWeavile fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from its forehead gem at the opponent.
Quillon's WeavileThe Mew from Here!None
UrshifuSingle Strike Style Urshifu thrusts its fist forward, firing a blast of black and purple energy from it at the opponent.
Quillon's UrshifuIn the Palms of our Hands!None
JellicentJellicent fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from in front of its body at the opponent.
Danika's JellicentIn the Palms of our Hands!None
BeheeyemBeheeyem fires a beam of black and purple rings of energy from each of its hands at the opponent.
Spinel's BeheeyemFly! Wattrel!!None

Pokémon: Paldean Winds


Meowscarada


The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
MeowscaradaMeowscarada fires blasts of white and purple energy one at a time from each of its paws at the opponent.
Aliquis's MeowscaradaBreathe InDebut

POKÉTOON


Chandelure


The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
ChandelureChandelure fires a blast of black and purple energy at the opponent.
Teriola's ChandelureBonding with KangaskhanDebut

In the manga

Movie adaptations


Darkrai


The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
DarkraiDarkrai releases a pulse of energy from its body at the opponent.
Darkrai (M10)The Rise of DarkraiDebut

Pokémon Adventures


Alolan Persian

Mismagius

Darkrai

Impidimp
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
MismagiusMismagius fires a large blast of dark energy from its body at the opponent.
Fantina's MismagiusMirages of Mismagius IDebut
DarkraiDarkrai releases a wave of dark energy from its body at the opponent.
Sird's DarkraiThe Final Dimensional Duel VIIINone
GengarMega Gengar releases a wave of dark energy from its body at the opponent.
X's GarmaXerneas GivesNone
PersianAlolan Persian releases a wave of dark energy from its body at the opponent.
Nanu's PersianPokémon Move Specialist Professor KukuiNone
ImpidimpImpidimp releases a wave of dark energy from its body at the opponent.
A Master Dojo Student's ImpidimpBom Bom!! Kubfu and Intense TrainingNone

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!


Dusknoir


The user pushes the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
DusknoirDusknoir pushes the opponent.
A Trainer's DusknoirPBK8Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

LanguageTitle
CatalanPols ombrívol
Mandarin Chinese惡波動È Bōdòng
CzechTemný výboj
DutchDuisterpuls
FrenchVibrobscur
GermanFinsteraura
GreekΣκοτεινός ΠαλμόςSkoteinós Palmós
Hindiडार्क पल्सDark Pulse
HungarianSötét Pulzus
IndonesianAura Kegelapan*
Gelombang Jahat
Gelombang Kegelapan
ItalianNeropulsar
Korean악의파동Agui Padong
NorwegianMørketrykk
PolishCiemny Puls
PortugueseBrazilPulso Sombrio (games,Pokémon the Series: XY–present, TCG)
Vibração Sombria (early animated series)[specify]
PortugalPulsar Negro
RomanianPulsul Negru
RussianТёмный ПульсTëmnyy Pul's
SpanishLatin AmericaPulso Oscuro* (games,BW055–present)
Energía Oscura* (DP100DP189)
SpainPulso Umbrío
Thaiคลื่นชั่วร้ายKhluen Chuarai
TurkishKaranlık Darbe
VietnameseKhí Công Tà Ác

Spin-off series games

Pokémon Masters EX

Beguiling Dark Pulse

LanguageTitle
Japanese好きなポケモンが放つ あくのはどうSukina Pokémon ga Hanatsu Aku no Hadō
Mandarin Chinese心愛的寶可夢釋放之 惡之波動Xīn'ài de Bǎokěmèng Shìfàng zhī È zhī Bōdòng
FrenchPour l'amour des Ténèbres ! Vibrobscur !
GermanFinsteraura des erwählten Pokémon
ItalianNeropulsar ribelle
Korean좋아하는 포켓몬이 발산하는 악의파동Jo-ahaneun Pokémon-ui Balsanhaneun Ag-ui Padong
SpanishPulso Umbrío del Favorito

Perfect World Dark Pulse

LanguageTitle
Japanese完全なる世界を望む あくのはどうKanzen-naru Sekai o Nozomu Aku no Hadō
Mandarin Chinese追求完美世界之 惡之波動Zhuīqiú Wánměi Shìjiè zhī È zhī Bōdòng
FrenchRêve d'un monde parfait ! Vibrobscur !
GermanFinsteraura der vollkommenen Welt
ItalianNeropulsar per un mondo perfetto
Korean완전한 세계를 바라는 악의파동Wanjeonhan Segye-reul Baraneun Ag-ui Padong
SpanishPulso Umbrío del Mundo Perfecto


Variations of the moveWaterfall
WaterfallPoison JabIron HeadZing Zap
ExtrasensoryDark PulseScald
Generation IVTMs
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223
2425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
4748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869
7071727374757677787980818283848586878889909192
Generation IVHMs
01020304 • 05 (DPPtHGSS) •060708
Generation VITMs
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920212223242526
2728293031323334353637383940414243444546474849505152
5354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778
798081828384858687888990919293 • 94 (XYORAS) •9596979899100
Generation VIHMs
010203040506ORAS07ORAS
Generation VIITMs
SMUSUM
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
6162636465666768697071727374757677787980
81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
PE
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
Generation VIIITMs
SwSh
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
BDSP
0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
2122232425262728293031323334353637383940
4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
6162636465666768697071727374757677787980
81828384858687888990919293949596979899100
Generation VIIITRs (SwSh)
0001020304050607080910111213141516171819
2021222324252627282930313233343536373839
4041424344454647484950515253545556575859
6061626364656667686970717273747576777879
8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
Generation IXTMs
SV
001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019
020021022023024025026027028029030031032033034035036037038
039040041042043044045046047048049050051052053054055056057
058059060061062063064065066067068069070071072073074075076
077078079080081082083084085086087088089090091092093094095
096097098099100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114
115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133
134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152
153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170171
Added inSV2.0.1
172173174175176177178179180181182183184185186
187188189190191192193194195196197198199200201
Added inSV3.0.0
202203204205206207208209210211212213214215
216217218219220221222223224225226227228229
ZA
001002003004005006007008009010011012013014015016017018019
020021022023024025026027028029030031032033034035036037038
039040041042043044045046047048049050051052053054055056057
058059060061062063064065066067068069070071072073074075076
077078079080081082083084085086087088089090091092093094095
096097098099100101102103104105106107
Added inZA2.0.0
108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126
127128129130131132133134135136137138139140141142143144145
146147148149150151152153154155156157158159160
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