~Darkness Falls~ *Dark Type Pokemon Fan Club*

[Dedenne1]

Dark Type Bi-Monthly Showcase

Shiftry vs. Cacturne

Shiftry, The Wickid Pokémon. It is a mysterious Pokémon that is said to live atop towering trees dating back over a thousand years. It creates terrific windstorms with the fans it holds which generate awesome gusts of wind at a speed close to 100 feet per second. The whipped-up wind blows anything away. It chooses to live quietly deep in forests. It can read the foe's mind and take preemptive action.

Cacturne, The Scarecrow Pokémon. During the daytime, Cacturne remains unmoving so that it does not lose any moisture to the harsh desert sun. This Pokémon becomes active at night when the temperature drops. If a traveler is going through a desert in the thick of night, Cacturne will follow in a ragtag group. The Pokémon are biding their time, waiting for the traveler to tire and become incapable of moving.

Coding is broken here dont mind me (if you see me say something)
Lets Compare!

Which dark type do you think has the best design and why?
Who do you think might win in a battle?
Which dark type would you choose if you had to?
In your opinion do you think one is better than the other? Why? Are there specific moves that one can learn that may give them the advantage? Or does one just clearly have better stats?
Which one is your overall favorite and why?
Other Thoughts?


Sorry for the lateness! I may be alittle slow on when i can and can't get the topics up cause y'know school and all but what do you guys think of the first pokemon showcase? Hope it looks good and all especially since Darkrai wasnt too popular. Also i picked two dark types that have typing in common to make the first comparison alittle easier to determine.
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[Wicked3DS]

Which dark type do you think has the best design and why?

Shiftry, it's a bit more unique, even if it is kinda weird.

Who do you think might win in a battle?

Shiftry, it's faster and gets X-scissor while Cacturne only gets Pin Missile.

Which dark type would you choose if you had to?

Shiftry as it's a bit better in battle for my play style and I like it more anyway.

In your opinion do you think one is better than the other? Why? Are there specific moves that one can learn that may give them the advantage? Or does one just clearly have better stats?

Cacturne has better attacking stats while Shiftry has better Speed (they have equal defenses) and Shiftry gets X-scissor while Cacturne does not, which I think gives it a major advantage.

Which one is your overall favorite and why?

Shiftry because it is a bit more versatile than Cacturne.

 

[Otamajakushi]

Username: Otamajakushi
Nickname: Tamama
Reason you love dark types: They are some of the coolest looking Pokemon, and have some of the coolest move animations.
3 partner Pokemon: Zoroark, Greninja, and Scrafty
Answer any current topic:

(Shifty vs Cacturne) Which one is your overall favorite and why?
I like Shifty more, only because I like Nuzleaf a lot. To be honest, it's hard to pick one over the other!
Which dark type gym leader/elite four member is your favorite?
Grimsley in Unova. I really liked his entire team a lot, especially since he had a Scrafty and Bisharp.
What is your all time favorite dark type and why?
Scrafty! The first dark type I caught in Unova was a Scraggy and it was love at first sight.
What is your favorite secondary typing for a Dark-type?
Fighting, because I also really love fighting-type Pokemon.
Do you always use a dark type on your ingame team? Is it a necessity to always have one?
Absolutely! Unless I'm doing a themed run where that's not possible, my main runs usually include a dark type.

Here is a collage of my partner Pokemon I made:

 

[Lycanthropy]

Shiftry vs. Cacturne
Which dark type do you think has the best design and why?
This one goes to Shiftry. While I think it's ugly and I don't get its feet, Cacturne looks very plain and boring as its just a cactus in man-shape with a hat (which kinda makes sense as it's apparently a scarecrow, which I only just learned).

Who do you think might win in a battle?
Shiftry can learn X-Scissor, ×4 to Cacturne. GG.

Which dark type would you choose if you had to?
Cacturne, as I'm not really a fan of Shiftry (even when it won in above two categories).

In your opinion do you think one is better than the other? Why? Are there specific moves that one can learn that may give them the advantage? Or does one just clearly have better stats?
They're both offensive Pokémon, while Cacturne can learn some handy tanky moves and Sand Veil can help a lot. There's not much difference in their stats, but Shiftry has a bigger movepool which gives it the advantage.

Which one is your overall favorite and why?
Still being stubborn and saying Cacturne.

 

[Dedenne1]

Dark Type Pokemon of The Week

Deino
Deino, The Irate Pokémon. Lacking sight, it's unaware of its surroundings, so it bumps into things and eats anything that moves. Their bodies are covered in wounds​

Possible Questions:
Have you ever used it in-game?
Whats your overall thoughts on its design?
What are your thoughts on its typing? Does it seem like a dark type?
If you could change Deino in anyway what would you change?
Other thoughts?

Feedback Questions:
What'd you guys think of the Pokemon Comparison? Should it continue Bi-Monthly?
What can i do to make the Comparison and POTW more interesting and better looking?
How can i run the club better? Any suggestions or events you think we should host?
How does the OP look? Theres been some issues recently but i think everything is good now right? (What can we improve in the OP? Do you like the links to current POTW or no?)
Other thoughts?

Spoiler:

Username: Otamajakushi
Nickname: Tamama
Reason you love dark types: They are some of the coolest looking Pokemon, and have some of the coolest move animations.
3 partner Pokemon: Zoroark, Greninja, and Scrafty
Answer any current topic:

(Shifty vs Cacturne) Which one is your overall favorite and why?
I like Shifty more, only because I like Nuzleaf a lot. To be honest, it's hard to pick one over the other!
Which dark type gym leader/elite four member is your favorite?
Grimsley in Unova. I really liked his entire team a lot, especially since he had a Scrafty and Bisharp.
What is your all time favorite dark type and why?
Scrafty! The first dark type I caught in Unova was a Scraggy and it was love at first sight.
What is your favorite secondary typing for a Dark-type?
Fighting, because I also really love fighting-type Pokemon.
Do you always use a dark type on your ingame team? Is it a necessity to always have one?
Absolutely! Unless I'm doing a themed run where that's not possible, my main runs usually include a dark type.

Here is a collage of my partner Pokemon I made:

Welcome to the club im adding you now!
Oh and i love the artwork thats quite good and you picked one of my favorite dark types Zoroark!
And btw feel free to chat about the current POTW oh and im adding you to the op now ;)

Also my thoughts on the comparison:
Which dark type do you think has the best design and why?
Shiftry for design its definately more creative than cacturne and it has more details

Who do you think might win in a battle?
Also hard since theyre both dark and grass types but i think cacturne because it can learn certain moves to protect itself against shiftry while beating him up!

Which dark type would you choose if you had to?
Probably cacturne since hes definately outshined often

In your opinion do you think one is better than the other? Why? Are there specific moves that one can learn that may give them the advantage? Or does one just clearly have better stats?
Shiftry cause it can learn extrassensory with some cool dark type and grass type moves also i like the line and we all know leaf blade is probably better than needle arm xD also it can learn more dark type moves than cacturne so bonus.

Which one is your overall favorite and why?
My fav is cacturne because he's easier to level up from a cacnea than seedot is to nuzleaf with only having bide and hes quite powerful and did great for me in sapphire.

 

[Otamajakushi]

Have you ever used it in-game?
Unfortunately not. I've always seemed to forget about it. I'm not sure why, because Hydreigon is an absolutely adorable and cool-looking Pokemon. I think I may endeavor to use it someday, perhaps during a Dragon-type monotype.
Whats your overall thoughts on its design?
I think it looks really cool and I can certainly appreciate how they carried over the design of its face to its evolution, Zweilous. After it evolves into Hydreigon, it opens its eyes, which can be regarded as symbolic to some people. On top of that, Black, Purple, and Blue are my favorite colors of all time!
What are your thoughts on its typing? Does it seem like a dark type?
The typing is fantastic. Of course being dark is amazing, but coupled with dragon type can make this Pokemon fierce. The combo certainly isn't tickity-tak by any measure.
If you could change Deino in anyway what would you change?
I think I would remove the "covered in wounds" part of its dex entry. It's just so sad and unfortunate that that has to be a thing. It does give it personality though, but I'd just feel awful that I'd be fostering that.


What'd you guys think of the Pokemon Comparison? Should it continue Bi-Monthly?
This is tough, because it's usually hard to pick just one. I love 'em all!
How does the OP look? Theres been some issues recently but i think everything is good now right?
I have enumerated some suggestion that I think would be beneficial:

1. Make the images of the POW clickable to the posts in which they were featured.
2. Pangoro's sprite is missing!

Everything else is on point!

 

[Lycanthropy]

POTW: Deino
I don't find Deino the most interesting Pokémon, mainly because I'm not a real fan of its ability: Hustle. I always rely on full accuracy moves during a normal playthrough and Hustle just breaks that. There's also not much dragon (darkness is certainly present as its blind )on the Pokémon yet, but that will change upon reaching its final form, which is definitely worth it. I haven't used it yet however. It's evolution level is really high. You get Salamence in level 50, the same level in which Deino evolves into Zweilous. I mean, what the hell?

Feedback Questions:
What'd you guys think of the Pokemon Comparison? Should it continue Bi-Monthly?
I like it, so yes.
What can i do to make the Comparison and POTW more interesting and better looking?
Actually, I don't think there's much to improve about those. Maybe alternating them with some more regular topics would help.
How can i run the club better? Any suggestions or events you think we should host?
In general you're doing well! Regarding events, there are tons of options: drawing a Pokémon, writing a short story and designing a dark type fakemon come to my mind at the moment.
How does the OP look? Theres been some issues recently but i think everything is good now right? (What can we improve in the OP? Do you like the links to current POTW or no?)
It looks great, there's as pointed out by Otamajakushi, a few Pokémon missing in the list, but that's a detail.
Other thoughts?
It's clearly an eye and not a moon!

 

[Wicked3DS]

Deino responses:

Have you ever used it in-game?

Never have, and I'm not sure I will since it takes REALLY long to evolve this line.

Whats your overall thoughts on its design?

Two headed Pokémon aren't all that unique, but this design is and it's pretty cool if you ask me.

What are your thoughts on its typing? Does it seem like a dark type?

Considering its characteristics and judging by its design, Dark-type seems to suit it very well.

If you could change Deino in anyway what would you change?

Nothing really, it fits well for the concept that it was given in my opinion.

Other thoughts?

Deino is a pretty cool middle stage Pokémon and it fits very well with its line.

 

[Dedenne1]

Dark Type Bi-Monthly Showcase

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Sableye vs. Pangoro

Sableye, The Darkness Pokémon. It digs the ground with sharpened claws to find rocks that it eats. Substances in the eaten rocks crystallize and rise up to its body surface. They lead quiet lives deep inside caverns. They are feared, however, because they are thought to steal the spirits of people when their eyes burn with a sinister glow in the darkness. It digs branching holes in caves using its sharp claws in search of food--raw gems.

Pangoro, The Daunting Pokémon. Although it posses a violent temperament, it won't put up with bullying. It uses the leaf in its mouth to sense the movements of its enemies. It charges ahead and bashes its opponents like a berserker, uncaring about any hits it might take. Its arms are mighty enough to snap a telephone pole.

Coding is broken here dont mind me (if you see me say something)
Lets Compare!

Which dark type do you think has the best design and why?
Who do you think might win in a battle?
Which dark type would you choose if you had to?
In your opinion do you think one is better than the other? Why? Are there specific moves that one can learn that may give them the advantage? Or does one just clearly have better stats?
Which one is your overall favorite and why?
Which type combination do you like better Pangoro's? or Sableye's?
Other Thoughts?


Sorry for the lateness! Once again haha im gonna try to get on top of all my clubs in the coming days then try to update them when needed!
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[Otamajakushi]

Which dark type do you think has the best design and why?
I think Pangoro has a better design. It's a giant fighting panda!
Who do you think might win in a battle?
I think Sableye would win in a battle. Pangoro is part fighting-type, which doesn't help it at all.
Which dark type would you choose if you had to?
Sableye, in a heartbeat! I love it!
Which one is your overall favorite and why?
Sableye. I used one in a playthrough once and I enjoyed it's play style. That's not to say I don't like Pangoro. I've just never had a Pangoro before.
Which type combination do you like better Pangoro's? or Sableye's?
Sableye. I like the Dark/Ghost match up well.

 

[Thief]

Username: Thief
Nickname:
Reason you love dark types: No reason, always been partial to them ever since I realised Dark type was a thing, and I typically lean towards the dark element/side of things no matter what game I'm playing. I love anything to do with stealth, shadows etc. so Darks fit the bill pretty nicely.
3 partner Pokemon: Mightyena, Absol, Zoroark
Answer any current or past topic: Most evil-looking Dark? Torn between Cacturne and Malamar. Those eyes. I suppose I'd go with Cacturne.

Which dark type do you think has the best design and why?
Sableye. Reminds me of the Heartless/Unversed in Kingdom Hearts, as well as Stitch from Lilo & Stitch. It's also fairly original. I like Pangoro but he's literally just a bipedal Mafia panda.

Who do you think might win in a battle?
Sableye. At least in his mega forme.

Which dark type would you choose if you had to?
Sableye.

In your opinion do you think one is better than the other? Why? Are there specific moves that one can learn that may give them the advantage? Or does one just clearly have better stats?
Both Prankster and Magic Bounce are great abilities that Sableye has access to and Pangoro doesn't, but I think they both fill entirely different niches in battle, so I can't really say one is better than the other from a competitive point of view.

Which one is your overall favorite and why?
Sableye for aforementioned reasons, plus they were in a horde before it was cool (PMD Time/Darkness/Sky, anyone?).

Which type combination do you like better Pangoro's? or Sableye's?
Well, Pangoro has a handy immunity to Psychic where his second type would be weak to it, but Dark/Ghost has only one weakness and Sableye is a very defensive Pokémon to begin with, so Sableye's combo. Plus Dark/Ghost is a cool combo only two Mons have access to.

 

[Lycanthropy]

Username: Thief
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Which type combination do you like better Pangoro's? or Sableye's?
Well, Pangoro has a handy immunity to Psychic where his second type would be weak to it, but Dark/Ghost has only one weakness and Sableye is a very defensive Pokémon to begin with, so Sableye's combo. Plus Dark/Ghost is a cool combo only two Mons have access to.

It may be late, but welcome to the club, Thief! Let me guess, Thief is your favorite dark type move?

Anyway, I agree that Sableye has a great typing, without weaknesses in the past, one now. It's perfect for a wall and it's Mega is like the best wall ever. I don't think it has ever happened I didn't have trouble by getting it down and I forget Stealth Rock is affected by Magic Bounce too too often.


Also, Dedenne, I can't really answer this comparison. The Pokémon aren't comparable, they're completely different. I have absolutely no idea which one of them I like more. They are both very useful in their own way.
Sableye may have full resistance against Pangoro's fighting attacks, but its own won't do a lot of damage either. Still, with it's Will-o-Wisp and Recover (both while making use of Prankster) it can completely block Pangoro's attacks, so I expect the panda to be unable to keep up with it.

 

[Thief]

It may be late, but welcome to the club, Thief! Let me guess, Thief is your favorite dark type move?

Anyway, I agree that Sableye has a great typing, without weaknesses in the past, one now. It's perfect for a wall and it's Mega is like the best wall ever. I don't think it has ever happened I didn't have trouble by getting it down and I forget Stealth Rock is affected by Magic Bounce too too often.

Haha, well of course.

Yeah, I had so much fun with Mega Sableye in that Hoenn-only online tourney where we won HA Tyrunt. Set up a few Calm Minds, Will-O-Wisp any Meta or Salamence... Mega Altaria wasn't particularly fun to deal with though.

& Nothing is more satisfying than Mega Bouncing SR/Toxic Spikes/Thunder Wave at the start of a battle.

 

[noa]

Username: Noa-Tan
Nickname: Noa
Reason you love dark types: When they were first introduced in gen 2 I thought they were a perfect edition to the existing types. It added a nice element of light and dark that even as a kid I felt was missing from the game. I fell in love with Murkrow, Sneasel and the Hound family instantly!
3 partner Pokemon: Murkrow, Sneaseal, Darkrai
Answer any current or past topic: Which Dark type is the most evil looking in your opinion? Why?
I'd say Houndoom. I mean... it literally looks like a hound straight out of hell, like Satan's pet. The mega-evolution made it look even more evil!

 

[Dedenne1]

Dark Type Pokemon of The Week

Zorua
Zorua, The Tricky Fox Pokemon, To protect themselves from danger, they hide their true identities by transforming into people and Pokémon and apparently it often transforms into a silent child.​

Possible Questions:
Have you ever used it in-game?
Whats your overall thoughts on its design?
Do you like the Zorua and Zoroarks line ability Illusion?
If you could change Zorua in anyway what would you change?
What are your thoughts on its (beautiful) shiny form?
Other thoughts?

Sorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry for the lateness school and all is ummm busyish. But anyways...

Happy Halloween Everyone!​

Spoiler:

Username: Thief
Nickname:
Reason you love dark types: No reason, always been partial to them ever since I realised Dark type was a thing, and I typically lean towards the dark element/side of things no matter what game I'm playing. I love anything to do with stealth, shadows etc. so Darks fit the bill pretty nicely.
3 partner Pokemon: Mightyena, Absol, Zoroark
Answer any current or past topic: Most evil-looking Dark? Torn between Cacturne and Malamar. Those eyes. I suppose I'd go with Cacturne.

Which dark type do you think has the best design and why?
Sableye. Reminds me of the Heartless/Unversed in Kingdom Hearts, as well as Stitch from Lilo & Stitch. It's also fairly original. I like Pangoro but he's literally just a bipedal Mafia panda.

Who do you think might win in a battle?
Sableye. At least in his mega forme.

Which dark type would you choose if you had to?
Sableye.

In your opinion do you think one is better than the other? Why? Are there specific moves that one can learn that may give them the advantage? Or does one just clearly have better stats?
Both Prankster and Magic Bounce are great abilities that Sableye has access to and Pangoro doesn't, but I think they both fill entirely different niches in battle, so I can't really say one is better than the other from a competitive point of view.

Which one is your overall favorite and why?
Sableye for aforementioned reasons, plus they were in a horde before it was cool (PMD Time/Darkness/Sky, anyone?).

Which type combination do you like better Pangoro's? or Sableye's?
Well, Pangoro has a handy immunity to Psychic where his second type would be weak to it, but Dark/Ghost has only one weakness and Sableye is a very defensive Pokémon to begin with, so Sableye's combo. Plus Dark/Ghost is a cool combo only two Mons have access to.

Welcome to the club Thief! Great choice on partner pokemon (especially Zoroark)
Also i love your username fits with the dark type tbh haha hope you enjoy your time here!

Username: Noa-Tan
Nickname: Noa
Reason you love dark types: When they were first introduced in gen 2 I thought they were a perfect edition to the existing types. It added a nice element of light and dark that even as a kid I felt was missing from the game. I fell in love with Murkrow, Sneasel and the Hound family instantly!
3 partner Pokemon: Murkrow, Sneaseal, Darkrai
Answer any current or past topic: Which Dark type is the most evil looking in your opinion? Why?
I'd say Houndoom. I mean... it literally looks like a hound straight out of hell, like Satan's pet. The mega-evolution made it look even more evil!

Welcome to the club Noa!
And i kinda agree Houndoom kinda looks like a devil dog haha but thats what makes him awesome!

Ill add both of you to the memberlist soon but feel free to post your thoughts on the dakr type pokemon of the week!

 

[Thief]

Have you ever used it in-game?
Yep. Love it.

Whats your overall thoughts on its design?
Whereas Zoroark looks more like an (awesome) porcupine/werewolf hybrid, Zorua fits the fox theme and pulls it off really well. Love the colours too.

Do you like the Zorua and Zoroarks line ability Illusion?
Definitely. So much fun to mess around with when it's your own Pokémon, but I always get tricked when someone-else's Zoro comes out lol.

If you could change Zorua in anyway what would you change?
I don't see any need to change it, but it always bothers me when a Pokémon doesn't have a Hidden Ability available. Same with Deino. For the sake of curiosity I'd like to know what it'll be.

What are your thoughts on its (beautiful) shiny form?
It's definitely one of the better colour combos. I'm mostly just thankful it's not the same ugly green colour poor Hydreigon was cursed with. The only Dark/Dragon line, an amazing hydra-design and it gets a shiny like that... Sigh.

(And thanks for the welcome, haha.)

 

[Zoroark Cutie]

Username: Pancham Cutie
Nickname: Panchy
Reason you love dark types: I love their designs, and I find them generally fun to use in battle.
3 partner Pokemon: Zoroark, Pangoro, and Absol
Answer any current or past topic: What is your all time favorite dark type and why?
Zorua and Zoroark definitely. I think both of them are so cute and adorable, I love their fox designs and the red and black color scheme for them, I love that they are both tricksters, and I just love their Illusion ability.

 

[Wicked3DS]

Zorua

Have you ever used it in-game?

Never used it or Zoroark.

Whats your overall thoughts on its design?

It's very cute, I like it.

Do you like the Zorua and Zoroarks line ability Illusion?

It's pretty cool and very unique.

If you could change Zorua in anyway what would you change?

It could stand to look a tad more intimidating, as long as it stays cute :P

What are your thoughts on its (beautiful) shiny form?

It's pretty cool, though I like red better so it's still not as good looking for me.

Other thoughts?

Zorua is a pretty cool Pokémon, but having never used it, I don't know a lot about it. I most vividly remember it being revealed when Black and White were first announced.

 

[Otamajakushi]

Have you ever used it in-game?
Most definitely! I've used it in ORAS when I was doing a dark-type run though Hoenn.

Whats your overall thoughts on its design?
It's cute and evolves into a badass Pokemon.

Do you like the Zorua and Zoroarks line ability Illusion?
Yep! You can really trick people some times, and that's a load of fun.

If you could change Zorua in anyway what would you change?
I wouldn't, personally.

What are your thoughts on its (beautiful) shiny form?
It's... beautiful. Blue. Nuff' said.

 

[Dedenne1]

Dark Type Pokemon of The Week

Liepard
Liepard, The Cruel Pokemon, Stealthily, it sneaks up on its target, striking from behind before its victim has a chance to react. These Pokémon also vanish and appear unexpectedly. Many Trainers are drawn to their beautiful form and fur.​

Possible Questions:
Have you ever used it in-game or competitively?
Whats your overall thoughts on its design?
If you could change Liepardin anyway what would you change?
What are your thoughts on its shiny form?
Do you think it deserves a mega evolution.
Other thoughts?

This week we are skipping the pokemon comparison which will be next week as long as nothing else changes. Anyways lets discuss Liepard!

Spoiler:

Username: Pancham Cutie
Nickname: Panchy
Reason you love dark types: I love their designs, and I find them generally fun to use in battle.
3 partner Pokemon: Zoroark, Pangoro, and Absol
Answer any current or past topic: What is your all time favorite dark type and why?
Zorua and Zoroark definitely. I think both of them are so cute and adorable, I love their fox designs and the red and black color scheme for them, I love that they are both tricksters, and I just love their Illusion ability.

Whoo! Welcome to the club man! Love your choices although Pangoro was expected :P
Adding you to the list now :D