The 10 Ugliest Dark Pokémon, Ranked

The Dark-type is pretty infamous in the Pokémon world. They are the “evil” Pokémon and have some of the most devious Pokes among their ranks. Indeed, creatures like Malamar and Sableye give the type a bad name thanks to their malicious exploits.

Because of their infamy, many Dark-type Pokémon are often considered ugly. It might be because of their scary faces or their oddly-shaped forms, but these Pokémon stand out for their hideousness, and most Trainers would flee in fear if they ever saw these beasts in a dark alley.

10 Hydreigon

Hydreigon is undoubtedly terrifying. As a Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon, Hydreigon is automatically mighty, with a base stat total of 600 that favors Physical and Special Attack. Fairy’s arrival in Gen VI nerfed it drastically, but Hydreigon remains a top-tier Pokémon otherwise.

Because of its presumed original, the Lernean Hydra of myth, Hydreigon is a Pokémon meant to inspire horror, and it succeeds. Indeed, one look at this massive three-headed flying lizard will be enough to send even the bravest Trainer running for the hills.

9 Grimmsnarl

Sword & Shield introduced some unique-looking Pokémon, like the dual Dark/Fairy-type Grimmsnarl. With superior Physical and Special Attack stats but underwhelming everything else, Grimmsnarl is the definition of “high risk, high reward.”

However, for all its assets as a Pokémon, Grimmsnarl might be the ugliest Fairy-type in existence. It’s ugly even for a Dark-type, thanks to its bulky and overly humanoid figure and Gremlin-like face. Things become worse when it Gigantamaxes, becoming the Pokémon version of a super-bulked bodybuilder.

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8 Alolan Muk

Regional versions are the perfect way of rescuing certain Pokémon from oblivion. Such is the case for Muk, one of Ash’s Pokémon from the anime fans forgot about over the years. Although easily recognizable, this Gen I Poison-type had nonetheless fallen into obscurity.

Muk received a regional version in Alola, acquiring the Dark-type in the process. It also gained a rainbow coating, but the effect did little to improve its overall design. Muk is still nothing but a puddle of oily goo, as angry and unappealing as it was when it first debuted in Kanto.

7 Scrafty

During his travels through the Unova region, Ash also caught a Scrafty. This dual Dark/Fighting-type became a valuable member of his team, and it’s easy to understand why. It’s a fantastic tank, boasting impressive Physical and Special defensive stats, even if they come at the expense of every other stat.

Unfortunately for Scrafty, its design is rather unfortunate. For some reason, it’s always baring its teeth, and its droopy eyes make it seem slightly dumb. The loose skin hanging around its legs is confusing, but not as much as the inexplicable mohawk on its head. Overall, Scrafty’s design is so bizarre it ends up coming off as ugly.

6 Sableye

For many years, Sableye had the distinction of having no weaknesses thanks to its convenient Dark/Ghost-type. It worked out great because it had pitiful stats. Fairy’s arrival in Gen VI got rid of this trait, but the powers that be felt bad and gave Sableye a Mega Evolution.

Sableye lives up to its dual types by being exceptionally ugly. Its two jewel-like eyes and impish figure make it look like some kind of devil. Indeed, anyone who looked at Sableye on a dark and lonely night would probably scream in terror.

5 Skuntank

Team Galactic is one of the best villainous teams in Pokémon, despite mainly having weak Pokémon in their teams. Indeed, almost all grunts have either a Purugly or a Skuntank, two of the ugliest Pokémon in existence. To make matters worse, neither is particularly strong, with Skuntank boasting below-average everything except for HP.

As its name implies, Skuntank draws inspiration from skunks, animals with infamous reputations. Skuntank’s purple fur makes it look extra toxic, keeping with its Poison-type. It also releases a disgusting spray that ranks as one of the foulest smells in the Pokémon world.

4 Alolan Persian

Generation I has multiple iconic Pokémon, and Persian is one of them, mainly because of the anime, where it acts as Giovanni’s regal mascot. Persian is Meowth’s Normal-type evolution; it has underwhelming stats but at least has exceptionally high Speed.

A regional version of Persian could’ve worked, but Alolan Persian is nothing but a disappointment. Game Freak designed it based on a British Shorthair. However, something got lost in translation because Alolan Persian has the single most punchable face in the franchise. One look at that dumb, cantaloupe-shaped face would be enough to make any Trainer cringe.

3 Hoopa Unbound

Hoopa has two versions, and they’re both equally obnoxious. Hoopa Confined, a Psychic/Ghost-type, is a trickster with a certain charm thanks to its cartoonish features. However, in terms of design, Hoopa Unbound has no redeeming qualities whatsoever.

More human than Pokémon, Hoopa Unbound is a Psychic/Dark creature that’s sure to haunt the dreams of children everywhere. The worst parts about this thing’s design are the five floating arms entirely detached from its body. The raging face and large ponytail certainly don’t help, contributing to creating a Pokémon too ugly to describe.

2 Guzzlord

The Ultra Beasts have some very controversial designs. Guzzlord is among the most hideous, a Dark/Dragon creature that makes zero sense. Like the other Ultra Beasts, Guzzlord is mighty, boasting ridiculously high HP and above-average Physical and Special Attack.

In terms of design, Guzzlord is a Lovecraftian nightmare that looks more like a sentient trash-can than a Pokémon. Guzzlord’s humongous mouth has its own set of arms, reinforcing the idea that it’s the franchise’s version of a black hole. Unlike other Pokémon, Guzzlord’s shiny makes things far worse, with a white and orange combo that turns it into a terrifying jack-o-lantern.

1 Alolan Raticate

Rattata and Raticate are Kantonian icons. They overflow the Gen I’s early routes, and most players have owned them at one point or another. They were initially Normal-types, making them solid but somewhat underwhelming choices for a playthrough.

In Alola, they received regional versions that turned them into Normal/Dark-types and made them considerably more repulsive, especially Raticate. To begin with, this massive rat was ugly, but the Dark-type made it more like a real-life rat by turning its fur a dark gray. The glowing red eyes somehow make it worse, and many players certainly felt their skin crawling when they first saw it.

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