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'''Max Darkness''' <!--(Japanese: '''???''' ''???'')--> is a damage-dealing {{type|Dark}} [[Max Move]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]].
'''Max Darkness''' (Japanese: '''ダイアーク''' ''{{tt|Dai|Dyna}} Dark'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Dark}} [[Max Move]] introduced in [[Generation VIII]].


==Effect==
==Effect==
Max Darkness inflicts damage and lowers the target's {{stat|Special Defense}} by one stage.
Max Darkness inflicts damage and lowers the target's and its ally's {{stat|Special Defense}} by one stage. Its [[power]] and whether it is a [[special move|special]] or [[physical move]] depends on the move it is based on.
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| {{m|Wicked Blow}}
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===Generation VIII===
====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl====
Max Darkness cannot be selected in a battle.
 
==Description==
==Description==
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{{movedesc|Dark}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwShLA}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.}}
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==Learnset==
==Learnset==
===[[Generation VIII]]===
===[[Generation VIII]]===
Any [[Dynamax]] Pokémon can use this move if it knows a damaging {{type|Dark}} move.
Any [[Dynamax]] Pokémon can use Max Darkness if it knows a damaging {{type|Dark}} move.
 
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
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{{movep|type=dark|ms=765|pkmn=Oranguru|method=Dynamax Oranguru releases a massive burst of dark energy at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=dark|user=Henry Sword|user1=Henry's Fanguru|startcode=PASS14|startname=Teary!! The Voice of the Master|notes=Debut<br>Base move is {{mcolor|Foul Play|000}}}}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{Langtable|color={{Dark color}}|bordercolor={{Dark color dark}}
|zh_yue=极巨黑暗 ''Jíjù hēi'àn''
|zh_yue=極巨惡霸 ''{{tt|Gihkgeuih Okba|Max Tyrant}}''
|zh_cmn=極巨黑暗 ''Jíjù hēi'àn''
|zh_cmn=極巨惡霸 / 极巨恶霸 ''{{tt|Jíjù Èbà|Max Tyrant}}''
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|fr=Sinistromax
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|ko=다이아크 {{tt|''Daiakeu''|Dai Ark}}
|pt_br=Escuridão Max
|es=Maxisombra
|es=Maxisombra
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}}
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{{Max Moves|Dark}}
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{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}


[[Category:Max Moves]]
[[Category:Max Moves]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves that cannot miss]]
[[Category:Moves that can lower the target's Special Defense]]
[[Category:Moves that can lower the target's Special Defense]]
[[Category:Moves that have variable power]]
[[Category:Damaging Max Moves]]


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Latest revision as of 03:39, 11 October 2023

Max Darkness
ダイアーク Dai Dark
Max Darkness VIII.png
Max Darkness VIII 2.png
Type  Dark
Category  Varies
PP  — (max. —)
Power  —
Accuracy  —%
Priority  0
  • Does not make contact
  • Not affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Not affected by Mirror Move
  • Affected by King's Rock
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
1 Other: May affect any adjacent opponent, but not allies
Availability
Introduced  Generation VIII
Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]]
Appeal  0  
Jam  0  
Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]]
Appeal  0  
Condition  [[{{{category}}} (condition)|{{{category}}}]]
Appeal  0  
Jamming  0  

Max Darkness (Japanese: ダイアーク Dai Dark) is a damage-dealing Dark-type Max Move introduced in Generation VIII.

Effect

Max Darkness inflicts damage and lowers the target's and its ally's Special Defense by one stage. Its power and whether it is a special or physical move depends on the move it is based on.

Base move Pwr. Cat.
Assurance 110 Physical
Beat Up 100 Physical
Bite 110 Physical
Brutal Swing 110 Physical
Crunch 130 Physical
Dark Pulse 130 Special
Darkest Lariat 130 Physical
False Surrender 130 Physical
Fiery Wrath 130 Special
Fling 100 Physical
Foul Play 130 Physical
Hyperspace Fury 130 Physical
Jaw Lock 130 Physical
Knock Off 120 Physical
Lash Out 130 Physical
Night Daze 130 Special
Night Slash 120 Physical
Payback 100 Physical
Power Trip 130 Physical
Snarl 110 Special
Sucker Punch 120 Physical
Thief 110 Physical
Throat Chop 130 Physical
Wicked Blow 130 Physical

Generation VIII

Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Max Darkness cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description
SwShLA
SV 		This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
BDSP This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.


Learnset

Generation VIII

Any Dynamax Pokémon can use Max Darkness if it knows a damaging Dark-type move.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 極巨惡霸 Gihkgeuih Okba
Mandarin 極巨惡霸 / 极巨恶霸 Jíjù Èbà
France Flag.png French Sinistromax
Germany Flag.png German Dyna-Dunkel
Italy Flag.png Italian Dynatenebre
South Korea Flag.png Korean 다이아크 Daiakeu
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Escuridão Max
Spain Flag.png Spanish Maxisombra


Max Moves
Max Strike • Max Knuckle • Max Airstream • Max Ooze • Max Quake
Max Rockfall • Max Flutterby • Max Phantasm • Max Steelspike
Max Flare • Max Geyser • Max Overgrowth • Max Lightning • Max Mindstorm
Max Hailstorm • Max Wyrmwind • Max Darkness • Max Starfall • Max Guard
G-Max Moves
G-Max Vine Lash • G-Max Wildfire • G-Max Cannonade • G-Max Befuddle
G-Max Volt Crash • G-Max Gold Rush • G-Max Chi Strike • G-Max Terror
G-Max Foam Burst • G-Max Resonance • G-Max Cuddle • G-Max Replenish
G-Max Malodor • G-Max Meltdown • G-Max Drum Solo • G-Max Fireball
G-Max Hydrosnipe • G-Max Wind Rage • G-Max Gravitas • G-Max Stonesurge
G-Max Volcalith • G-Max Tartness • G-Max Sweetness • G-Max Sandblast
G-Max Stun Shock • G-Max Centiferno • G-Max Smite • G-Max Snooze • G-Max Finale
G-Max Steelsurge • G-Max Depletion • G-Max One Blow • G-Max Rapid Flow


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