With all the CM Arceus mania going on, i came across the idea of CM Darkrai and saw it didnt have an analysis
(1/3) rejections
[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Dark Void
move 4: Substitute / Focus Blast
item: Leftovers
evs: 32 HP / 224 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
AC:
Counters:
Teammates:
(1/3) rejections
[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Dark Pulse
move 3: Dark Void
move 4: Substitute / Focus Blast
item: Leftovers
evs: 32 HP / 224 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
- Why this set deserves to be on site:
- Unlike Nasty Plot Darkrai, CM Rai can boost special defense with Calm Mind while boosting its special attack to turn into a Bulky Sweeper
- Not outclassed by CM Dark Arceus due to Dark Void, higher speed (allowing it to outspeed Lati@s, Lugia, Garchomp as well as less common threats like Infernape and Gengar. Also speed tie vs opposing Darkrai. Just another mention, by running CM Darkrai > CM Dark Arceus, the user is able to use Arceus elsewhere on the team when in normal circumstances they would be unable to due to species clause.
- Substitute blocks status
- Can take strong attacks from Scarfers who switch in such as Draco Metoer from Dialga/Pakia or Surf from Scarf Ogre
- No CM set onsite
AC:
- An alternate spread of 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe can be run to maximize bulk
- Focus Blast can be used to nail steel Types
Counters:
- Scizor in general causes large issues especially if Focus Blast isnt used
- Lucario, Heatran Dialga assuming no Focus Blast
- Blissy can Seismic Toss through Darkrai’s Sub
- Ho-Oh can switch in, roost of SR damage and proceed to OHKOing Darkrai
- Strong physical attacks
- Fighting and Steel Arceus
Teammates:
- Magnezone can trap Scizor, Lucario etc
- Wobbuffet can help Darkrai setup while helping eliminate its counters
- Hazard support is GREATLY appreciated to make up for the power drop from NP to CM
- Giratina-O or Ghost Arceus can take fighting or bug attacks aimed at it











