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The '''Darkness type''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|悪|あく}}''' ''Evil'') is one of the eleven {{TCG|Type|TCG types}}.  It is represented by the color black, and symbolized by an exaggerated crescent moon.
The '''Darkness type''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|悪|あく}}''' ''Evil'') is one of the eleven {{TCG|Type|TCG types}}.  It is represented by the color black, and symbolized by an exaggerated crescent moon.


The Darkness type contains most {{type|Dark}} Pokémon found in the main series video games. For example, {{p|Bisharp}} and {{p|Sneasel}} are Darkness types in the TCG.
The Darkness type contains most {{type|Dark}} Pokémon found in the main series video games. For example, {{TCG|Bisharp}} and {{TCG|Sneasel}} are Darkness types in the TCG.


The Darkness type was introduced in the {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} set, along with the {{TCG|Metal}} type, when the {{t|Dark}}- and {{type|Steel}}s were added upon {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}'s release. Prior to this, there were no Darkness type Pokémon.
The Darkness type was introduced in the {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} set, along with the {{TCG|Metal}} type, when the {{t|Dark}}- and {{type|Steel}}s were added upon {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}'s release. Prior to this, there were no Darkness type Pokémon.
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The Darkness type can be seen as the "dark" or "evil" type of the game. For example, since the EX series of the TCG, {{TCG|Dark Pokémon|Pokémon with "Dark" in their names}} and Pokémon belonging to [[Team Rocket]], [[Team Aqua|Aqua]], or [[Team Magma|Magma]] would be both of their natural type and of the Darkness type. Likewise, the Darkness type is used on a number of {{TCG|Special Energy cards}}, such as {{TCG|Aqua Energy}}, {{TCG|Magma Energy}}, {{TCG|Dark Metal Energy}}, {{TCG|R Energy}} and the aforementioned {{Special|Darkness Energy}}.
The Darkness type can be seen as the "dark" or "evil" type of the game. For example, since the EX series of the TCG, {{TCG|Dark Pokémon|Pokémon with "Dark" in their names}} and Pokémon belonging to [[Team Rocket]], [[Team Aqua|Aqua]], or [[Team Magma|Magma]] would be both of their natural type and of the Darkness type. Likewise, the Darkness type is used on a number of {{TCG|Special Energy cards}}, such as {{TCG|Aqua Energy}}, {{TCG|Magma Energy}}, {{TCG|Dark Metal Energy}}, {{TCG|R Energy}} and the aforementioned {{Special|Darkness Energy}}.


Starting in {{TCG|Sword & Shield}}, {{type|Poison}} Pokémon are now grouped in with this type. For example, {{p|Koffing}} is now a Darkness type in the TCG.
Starting in {{TCG|Sword & Shield}}, {{type|Poison}} Pokémon are now grouped in with this type. For example, {{TCG|Koffing}} is now a Darkness type in the TCG.


==Battle properties==
==Battle properties==
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