Talk:Dark (type)
The Implication of Dark
I added a little quip in the Characteristics section about other features of the Dark-type, specifically how many of the moves are associated with deception and stealing, earning it the title "Dark." I'm pretty sure Dark is not a reference to Night, even though Eevee involves into Umbreon at night, but I think that was just a way to showcase how Day and Night could be used in Gold/Silver. If anyone disagrees with this, I'm interested in your opinion--MJuice 02:12, 18 April 2007 (UTC)
- The Japanese name for the type is Evil, so your observations aren't without support. However, over analyzing too much only adds fuel to the whole 'Pokemon is Satanic' argument.--Dual 04:44, 29 November 2007 (UTC)
- Late reply, but it seems rather likely to me that Dark actually refers to both. Darkness and nighttime are often used (both in Western and Eastern cultures, including Japan) as a symbolic reference to evil, especially the former. Several Dark Pokemon such as Murkrow also have a highly prominent connection to the night, be it evolutionary methods or location in the wild. Initially in Gold/Silver, it should be noted that every wild Dark Pokemon could only be found at night. Because of this, it is not necessarily true that the "Dark = Night" conception is a falsehood, so I don't think the night/darkness implications of the Dark type should be regarded as an outright misinterpretation so much as simply being opinionated. I've decided to remove the sentence containing this statement for that reason. Marlowe 18:41, 12 November 2008 (UTC)
good for you, now maybe you can stop spamming up the recent changes page huh? Happizelpom 15:11, 12 November 2008 (UTC)
- I often revise and edit my posts to make them clearer, so I apologize for that. If this is considered breaking the rules, please inform me. I've also set my preferences in order to hide minor changes I've identified, so hopefully it won't spam the section anymore. Marlowe 18:41, 12 November 2008 (UTC)
- Just for the record, that doesn't stop others from seeing it in the recent changes. The Dark Fiddler - Smarter than the average bear! 19:32, 12 November 2008 (UTC)
- I've recognized this via my talk page. Please excuse my ignorance of wiki usage; I'm still in the process of learning. Otherwise, please let me know if anyone disagrees with my recent edit on this article. Marlowe 19:58, 12 November 2008 (UTC)
- Moonlight Umbreon:But please,do not think ALL dark pokemon are evil.Umbreon evolves via happiness,Darkrai creates nightmares but wants to stop the battle between Dialga and Palkia,Houndoom saved a Togepi in the anime,and many dark type pokemon Bold textlook Bold text like evil,but aren't.
Special?
Are Dark-type moves really counted as Special-type moves? Even though most Dark-type moves are physical-based? --☯ *Ɣℯⲛօӎօṫհ* ☯ 17:21, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
- That's how it is in the Generation III games. TESHIGIGAS 20:19, 17 April 2008 (UTC)
- And Generation II. -Lord Hyren 02:05, 27 June 2008 (UTC)
Trivia
In the trivia section for Electric (type), it's mentioned that Because Electric's only weakness is to Ground, a pure Electric-type Pokémon with Levitate would have no weaknesses unless Gravity is used or the foe has Mold Breaker. Worth mentioning for Dark/Poison with Levitate? MaskedFalcon 11:55, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
- No, because Dark's weakness is Template:Type2 and Poison's weakness is Template:Type2.--Diby 11:59, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
- What I meant was, suppose we had a combination Dark/Poison type with Levitate. Since Dark's Fighting weakness is canceled by Poison's resistance and Poison's Psychic weakness is nullified by Dark's immunity, the Pokémon would have no weaknesses. MaskedFalcon 12:02, 19 December 2008 (UTC)
Language Translation
dont remove or undo anything for enougth confusion pls .....Bakunawa 08:13, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
