Dark Pulse is a Dark-type move introduced in Generation 4.
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Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 4 | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
|---|---|
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Legends: Arceus | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This attack never misses. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. |
TM / HM
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | TM79 |
|---|---|
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon | TM97 |
| Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | TM20 |
| Sword / Shield | TR58 |
| Scarlet / Violet · Scarlet: The Indigo Disk / Violet: The Indigo Disk | TM94 |
| Legends: Z-A | TM90 |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By TM / HM (3)
By move tutor (2)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)