Grass vs Darkness: Pokémon TCG matchup
Great matchup: most Darkness Pokémon take double damage from Grass. In 2026–27 Standard, 100 of 187 Darkness Pokémon cards (53%) are weak to Grass. That includes 14 multi-Prize Pokémon — big Prize swings.
- Weak to Grass
- 100
- Resist Grass
- 0
- Darkness cards
- 187
Darkness Pokémon weak to Grass
Biggest targets first. "Needed" is the printed damage that Knocks it Out in one hit once Weakness doubles it.
| Pokémon | HP | Needed | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Scrafty ex | 330 | 165 | 3 |
| Mega Sharpedo ex | 330 | 165 | 3 |
| Mega Absol ex | 280 | 140 | 3 |
| Mega Darkrai ex | 280 | 140 | 3 |
| Tyranitar ex | 340 | 170 | 2 |
| Hydreigon ex | 330 | 165 | 2 |
| Krookodile ex | 320 | 160 | 2 |
| Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex | 320 | 160 | 2 |
| N's Zoroark ex | 280 | 140 | 2 |
| Umbreon ex | 280 | 140 | 2 |
| Arven's Mabosstiff ex | 270 | 135 | 2 |
| Farigiraf ex | 260 | 130 | 2 |
| Darkrai ex | 210 | 105 | 2 |
| Morpeko ex | 180 | 90 | 2 |
| Tyranitar | 190 | 95 | 1 |
| Galarian Obstagoon | 170 | 85 | 1 |
| Grimmsnarl | 170 | 85 | 1 |
| Hydreigon | 170 | 85 | 1 |
| Kingambit | 170 | 85 | 1 |
| Krookodile | 170 | 85 | 1 |
| Mabosstiff | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Pangoro | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Roaring Moon | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Crawdaunt | 130 | 65 | 1 |
| Zarude | 130 | 65 | 1 |
| Brute Bonnet | 120 | 60 | 1 |
| Chien-Pao | 120 | 60 | 1 |
| Hoopa | 120 | 60 | 1 |
| Houndoom | 120 | 60 | 1 |
| Lokix | 120 | 60 | 1 |
Best Grass attackers for this matchup
Damage against a weak Darkness Pokémon, ranked by damage per Energy.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | vs weak Darkness | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decidueye Shrouded Fable | Grass | Power Shot G | 170 | 340 | 150 | 1 |
| Lurantis Destined Rivals | Grass | Petal Blade Dance G | 130 | 260 | 120 | 1 |
| Beedrill ex Chaos Rising | Grass | Rumbling Bees G | 110× | 220 | 310 | 2 |
| Cradily Stellar Crown | Grass | Miasma Wind G | 100× | 200 | 150 | 1 |
| Rillaboom Twilight Masquerade | Grass | Wood Hammer GG | 180 | 360 | 180 | 1 |
| Vivillon Surging Sparks | Grass | Cutting Wind G | 90 | 180 | 120 | 1 |
| Beautifly Ascended Heroes | Grass | Energy Straw G | 80× | 160 | 130 | 1 |
| Leafeon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Moss Agate GRW | 230 | 460 | 270 | 2 |
| Lurantis ex Pitch Black | Grass | Leaf Guard GC | 140 | 280 | 260 | 2 |
| Shiftry Temporal Forces | Grass | Energy Loop CC | 140 | 280 | 150 | 1 |
| Scovillain ex Temporal Forces | Grass | Two-Headed Crushing GG | 140 | 280 | 260 | 2 |
| Sinistcha Twilight Masquerade | Grass | Spill the Tea G | 70× | 140 | 70 | 1 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
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Questions people ask
Is Darkness weak to Grass in the Pokémon TCG?
Sometimes — 100 of 187 Standard Darkness Pokémon cards (53%) are weak to Grass.
Which Darkness Pokémon are weak to Grass?
Mega Scrafty ex, Mega Sharpedo ex, Mega Absol ex, Mega Darkrai ex, Tyranitar ex, Hydreigon ex, Krookodile ex and Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex and 67 more.
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