If your Palworld plan calls for a Dark Pals, this is your shortlist: 42 entries that all share that Type. The table shows what each one actually does, so you can pick the one that fills the slot you need.
Every Dark Pal, by name
| Name | Type | HP | Attack | Defense | Partner skill | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astegon | Dragon/Dark | 100 | 125 | 125 | Black Ankylosaur | XL | Can be ridden as a flying mount. Increases the damage dealt to ores, and you can obtain more Ore while mounted. |
| Bakemi | Dark | 70 | 85 | 80 | Grinning Death | — | While in party, attacking enemies afflicted with Poison reduces their Attack. (Does not stack) |
| Bellanoir | Dark | 120 | 150 | 100 | Nightmare Iris | — | When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Nightmare Ray. |
| Bellanoir Libero | Dark | 120 | 150 | 100 | Nightmare Stare | — | When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Nightmare Bloom. |
| Blazehowl Noct | Fire/Dark | 105 | 115 | 80 | Darkflame Lion | L | Can be ridden. While fighting together, Neutral Pals drop more items when defeated. |
| Bushi Noct | Fire/Dark | 80 | 130 | 80 | Void Blade | M | When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri. When this Pal uses Iaigiri, it has a x1.1 damage multiplier. While in party, increases the player’s melee weapon damage by 30% but only when not in combat. (Does not stack) |
| Caprity Noct | Dark | 100 | 75 | 90 | Venom Picker | — | Sometimes drops Venom Gland from its back when assigned to Ranch. While in party, restores 100 - 200 Pal’s Hunger to the Pal with the lowest Hunger every 5 minutes. (Does not stack) |
| Cawgnito | Dark | 75 | 95 | 80 | Eerie Nightstreaker | — | When activated, grants Night Vision to see in dark places. Activate again to turn off. Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch. |
| Celesdir Noct | Dark | 120 | 115 | 100 | Blessing of Chaos | — | Can be ridden. While in party, the Pal fighting alongside you gradually loses Health in exchange for (40~80)% Attack increase. (Does not stack) |
| Croajiro Noct | Water/Dark | 85 | 110 | 90 | Shadow Stance | XS | When activated, Croajiro Noct channels its loyalty and puffs up its abdomen to store energy. Climbing on top will propel the player high into the air. While in party, increases damage dealt by Player and Pals’ Dark attacks when hitting the enemy’s elemental weakness by 25% - 40. (Does not stack) |
| Daedream | Dark | 70 | 75 | 60 | Dream Chaser | — | While in team, appears near the player. Attacks hostile enemies with Dark magic bullets. These bullets will not reduce the target’s Health below 1. |
| Dandilord | Grass/Dark | 125 | 135 | 110 | Mist Stalwart | M | When activated, the player’s attacks increase Poison buildup by 2. While in party, grants the player and party Pals immunity to Poison, and nullifies the effects of toxic gas in the World Tree area. (Does not stack) |
| Dark Mutant | Dark | 100 | — | 100 | Teleki Explosion | — | Dark Mutant has a purple pattern on its head, two black horns, and purple horns above its eyes. It also has purple claws on both its hands and feet. |
| Dazzi Noct | Dark/Electric | 70 | 80 | 75 | Lady of Dark Lightning | XS | While in team, appears near the player. Follows up player attacks with dark lightning bolts. |
| Demon Eye | Dark | 105 | 110 | 95 | Demonic Sight | — | While in party, increases Attack of Dark Pals by 15%. (Does not stack) |
| Depresso | Dark | 70 | 70 | 70 | Caffeine Inoculation | — | When activated, Depresso chugs an entire energy drink, increasing its Movement Speed and Work Speed by 100% - 900%. Sometimes drops Venom Gland when assigned to Ranch. |
| Dragostrophe | Dark/Dragon | 130 | — | 110 | — | — | Dragostrophe is a large, mainly black dragon-like Pal with red patches of fur on its lower body and eyebrows. |
| Dualith Noct | Ground/Dark | 110 | 110 | 125 | Corruption Laser | XL | Can be ridden. When activated, Dualith fires a powerful Dark laser from its right hand. |
| Eidrolon | Dragon/Dark | 115 | 125 | 120 | Liberated Pterosaur | L | Can be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal’s Attack and Movement Speed increase for each other Dragon or Dark Pal in your party. |
| Eye of Cthulhu | Dark | 110 | 105 | 95 | Mad Eye Lunge | — | When activated, Eye of Cthulhu charges and attacks targeted enemy. |
| Felbat | Dark | 100 | 105 | 110 | Life Steal | — | While fighting together, grants the player and Felbat the life steal effect which absorbs some of the received damage and restores Health. |
| Frostallion Noct | Dark | 140 | 140 | 135 | Black Steed | — | Can be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, changes the player’s attack type to Dark, increases Attack by (10 |
| Ghangler | Dark/Water | 90 | 125 | 105 | Master Night Angler | M | Can be ridden to travel quickly across water. While fighting together, the time it takes for Pals to bite during night fishing is reduced. |
| Gildra | Dark/Ground | 105 | 120 | 105 | Resurrection | L | While fighting together, when Gildra is incapacitated, it revives with its Hunger reduced to 0. |
| Gloopie | Water/Dark | 70 | 85 | 70 | Sticky Princess | S | While in party, the capture gauge decreases 12% - 35% more slowly while the bars are not overlapping during the fishing minigame. (Does not stack) |
| Helzephyr | Dark | 100 | 125 | 100 | Wings of Death | — | Can be ridden as a flying mount. Changes the player’s attack type to Dark while mounted. |
| Helzephyr Lux | Dark/Electric | 105 | 125 | 100 | Wings of Thunder | L | Can be ridden as a flying mount. Changes the player’s attack type to Electric while mounted. |
| Hoocrates | Dark | 70 | 70 | 80 | Dark Knowledge | — | While in party, increases Attack of Dark Pals by 15% - 30%. (Does not stack) |
| Hoodle | Dark | 70 | 85 | 80 | Void-Dweller | — | While in party, increases the player’s damage dealt to enemies that are not in combat. (Does not stack) |
| Incineram | Fire/Dark | 95 | 100 | 85 | Flameclaw Hunter | M | When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw. |
| Incineram Noct | Dark | 95 | 105 | 85 | Darkclaw Hunter | — | When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Hellfire Claw. |
| Jellroy | Water/Dark | 90 | 75 | 75 | Jellroy Drop | S | While in party, increases items obtained from salvaging by 55% - 95%. While Jelliette and Jellroy are in your base, Jellroy’s watering speed increases by 50% - 120%. (Does not stack) |
| Katress | Dark | 90 | 105 | 90 | Mystical Black Magic | — | While in party, Neutral Pals drop 40% - 80% more items when defeated. Also has a 10% - 50% chance to prevent Pal Sphere consumption when thrown. (Does not stack) |
| Katress Ignis | Dark/Fire | 95 | 105 | 90 | Blazing Black magic | M | While at base, increase the Kinding Work Suitabilty Level for all othe Base Pals by +1 |
| Killamari | Dark/Water | 60 | 60 | 70 | Fried Squid | XS | While in team, modifies the performance of the equipped glider. Enables gentle floating while gliding for an extended time. |
| Kitsun Noct | Dark | 100 | 115 | 105 | Fogged Mind | — | Can be ridden. Changes the player’s attack type to Dark while mounted. |
| Leezpunk | Dark | 80 | 80 | 50 | Sixth Sense | — | When activated, utilizes its sixth sense to detect nearby dungeons. |
| Loomen | Dark/Fire | 90 | 100 | 95 | Lantern Enchantment | M | While in party, the player’s arrows explode on contact, dealing additional damage equal to a percent of the player’s attack damage. (Does not stack) |
| Loupmoon | Dark | 80 | 100 | 80 | Dark Gleam Strike | — | When activated, attacks targeted enemy with Jumping Claw. When this Pal uses Jumping Claw, it has a x1.1 - x2.5 damage multiplier. While in party, increases the player’s melee weapon attack speed by 15% - 30%. (Does not stack) |
| Lovander | Dark | 120 | 70 | 70 | Heart Drain | — | While fighting together, grants the player and Lovander a life steal effect that restores 5% of damage dealth as Health.. |
| Lyleen Noct | Dark | 110 | 110 | 115 | Goddess of the Tranquil Light | — | When activated, the queen’s soothing graces greatly restore the player’s Health. |
| Majex | Dark/Fire | 110 | 115 | 90 | Phantasmal Arcana | M | While in party, when the player attacks an enemy afflicted with [https://palworld.wiki.gg/wiki/Status_Effects#Burn:~:text=Burn,-%5Bedit Burn], the enemy creates flames around itself, dealing continuous damage equal to 15% of the player’s attack damage to enemies that come into contact with them. (Does not stack.) |
| Maraith | Dark | 75 | 105 | 80 | Messenger of Death | — | Can be ridden. While in party, all Party Pals’ Active Skill cooldowns are reduced by 30% whenever you defeat an enemy. (does not stack) |
| Mau | Dark | 70 | 60 | 70 | Gold Digger | — | Sometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to the ranch. |
| Menasting | Dark/Ground | 100 | 100 | 130 | Steel Scorpion | L | While in party, player’s Defense increases by 5%, and Electric Pals drop 40% more items when defeated. (Does not stack) |
| Necromus | Dark | 130 | 145 | 120 | Dark Knight of the Abyss | — | Can be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. |
| Needoll Noct | Dark/Grass | 75 | 90 | 70 | Hug You So Much | S | While in party, the player’s attacks increase Ivy-Covered buildup by (2~6). (Does not stack) |
| Nitemary | Dark | 105 | 95 | 105 | Soul Collector | — | While fighting together, Pals drop more Pal Souls when defeated. |
| Nox | Dark | 75 | 85 | 70 | Kuudere | — | When activated, detects the location of nearby Pal Effigies. |
| Nyafia | Dark | 110 | 100 | 100 | Shot-Nyan Mode | — | When activated, Nyafia will fire a shotgun at nearby enemies for a limited time. |
| Omascul | Dark | 95 | 105 | 100 | Masquerade Dance | — | While in team, the Pals in the team gain more experience points. |
| Prixter | Dark/Ground | 90 | 110 | 90 | Phantom Venom | S | While in party, increases player’s and Pals’ damage to enemies afflicted with Poison by 50%. (Does not stack) |
| Prunelia | Grass/Dark | 105 | 95 | 100 | Prayer for Abundant Harvest | S | While at a base, Prunelia’s prayers bless the crops, increasing their harvest. |
| Purple Slime | Dark | 75 | 70 | 80 | Slime Body | — | Can be ridden. Can jump high into the air while mounted. |
| Pyrin Noct | Fire/Dark | 100 | 95 | 90 | Black Hare | L | Can be ridden. While mounted, changes the player’s attack to Dark and increases Attack by 5% |
| Roujay | Dark | 110 | 115 | 95 | Dark-Nester | — | Can be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases player’s and Pals’ damage to enemies afflicted with Blind. (Does not stack) |
| Selyne | Dark/Neutral | 130 | 115 | 110 | Celestial Darkness | L | Can be ridden as a flying mount. Enhances Neutral and Dark attacks while mounted. |
| Shadowbeak | Dark | 120 | 120 | 140 | Modified DNA | — | Can be ridden as a flying mount. While flying, Movement Speed is increased. Enhances Dark attacks by 15% - 30% while mounted. |
| Shroomer Noct | Grass/Dark | 110 | 85 | 90 | Roiling Spores | S | Can be ridden. While at a base, its mysterious spores slow the rate at which the SAN value of allies at the base decreases by 10%. |
| Smokie | Dark | 85 | 90 | 85 | Dig, Dog! Dig! | — | When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite. While fighting together, a large amount of Chromite is obtained. |
| Smokie Cryst | Dark/Ice | 85 | 90 | 90 | Cryo Instincts | S | While at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1. (Does not stack) |
| Solenne | Dark/Neutral | 110 | 115 | 115 | Untainted Maiden | M | While in the party, increases the player’s Attack in party of different Pal species. |
| Sootseer | Dark/Fire | 105 | 125 | 90 | Grave Robber | M | Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to the ranch. |
| Splatterina | Dark | 95 | 115 | 105 | Blade of Uncontrolled Passion | — | While in possession, the amount of items obtained from using the Meat Cleaver increases. |
| Starryon | Dark | 110 | 100 | 100 | Night Dancer | — | Can be ridden. Increases movement speed while mounted at night. |
| Tarantriss | Dark | 110 | 100 | 100 | Tarantriss’ Web | — | Can be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider silk to grapple and move at fast speed. |
| Tombat | Dark | 95 | 95 | 80 | Ultrasonic Sensor | — | When activated, uses ultrasonic waves to detect nearby dungeons, treasure chests, and scrap. |
| Vanwyrm | Fire/Dark | 90 | 115 | 90 | Aerial Marauder | L | Can be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases damage player deals to enemy weak points by 30%. (Does not stack) |
| Vanwyrm Cryst | Ice/Dark | 90 | 120 | 95 | Aerial Marauder | L | Can be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases damage player deals to enemy weak points by 30%. (Does not stack) |
| Venusa | Dark | 80 | 85 | 90 | Snake’s Sagacity | — | While in party, the player’s attacks inflict [https://palworld.wiki.gg/wiki/Status_Effects#Blind:~:text=Blind,-%5Bedit Blind]. (Does not stack) |
| Wispaw | Dark | 85 | 95 | 70 | Death-Cheating Feline | — | While in party, increases the capture rate when awarded a back bonus. (Does not stack) |
| Wistella | Dark | 80 | 90 | 60 | Hidden Dark Energy | — | While in party, increases Defense of Dark Pals by (15~30)%. (Does not stack) |
| Wixen Noct | Fire/Dark | 90 | 110 | 85 | Black Fox Lord | M | While fighting together, changes the player’s attack type to Dark. |
| Xenolord | Dark/Dragon | 130 | 120 | 120 | Meteor Wings | L | Can be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, damage done by Partner Skills of weapon-wielding Pals increases by 20%. (Does not stack |
| Xenovader | Dark | 90 | 125 | 85 | Meteor Mania | — | While in the team, increases damage dealt to ores, and it’s easier to obtain Meteorite Fragment. |
Showing 75 of 302 pals; the analysis below covers this subset only.
How the Pals split by type
Dark (42)
Loupmoon — When activated, attacks targeted enemy with Jumping Claw. When this Pal uses Jumping Claw, it has a x1.1 - x2.5 damage multiplier. Caprity Noct — Sometimes drops Venom Gland from its back when assigned to Ranch. While in party, restores 100 - 200 Pal’s Hunger to the Pal with the lowest Hunger every 5 minutes. Depresso — When activated, Depresso chugs an entire energy drink, increasing its Movement Speed and Work Speed by 100% - 900%. Sometimes drops Venom Gland when assigned to Ranch.
Fire/Dark (6)
Bushi Noct — When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Iaigiri. When this Pal uses Iaigiri, it has a x1.1 damage multiplier. Vanwyrm — Can be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases damage player deals to enemy weak points by 30%. (Does not stack). Pyrin Noct — Can be ridden. While mounted, changes the player’s attack to Dark and increases Attack by 5%.
Dark/Fire (4)
Majex — While in party, when the player attacks an enemy afflicted with [https://palworld.wiki.gg/wiki/Status_Effects#Burn:~:text=Burn,-%5Bedit Burn], the enemy creates flames around. Loomen — While in party, the player’s arrows explode on contact, dealing additional damage equal to a percent of the player’s attack damage. (Does not stack). Katress Ignis — While at base, increase the Kinding Work Suitabilty Level for all othe Base Pals by +1.
Water/Dark (3)
Croajiro Noct — When activated, Croajiro Noct channels its loyalty and puffs up its abdomen to store energy. Climbing on top will propel the player high into the air. Jellroy — While in party, increases items obtained from salvaging by 55% - 95%. While Jelliette and Jellroy are in your base, Jellroy’s watering speed increases by 50% - 120%. Gloopie — While in party, the capture gauge decreases 12% - 35% more slowly while the bars are not overlapping during the fishing minigame. (Does not stack).
Grass/Dark (3)
Dandilord — When activated, the player’s attacks increase Poison buildup by 2. Shroomer Noct — Can be ridden. While at a base, its mysterious spores slow the rate at which the SAN value of allies at the base decreases by 10%. Prunelia — While at a base, Prunelia’s prayers bless the crops, increasing their harvest.
Dark/Ground (3)
Menasting — While in party, player’s Defense increases by 5%, and Electric Pals drop 40% more items when defeated. (Does not stack). Prixter — While in party, increases player’s and Pals’ damage to enemies afflicted with Poison by 50%. (Does not stack). Gildra — While fighting together, when Gildra is incapacitated, it revives with its Hunger reduced to 0.
Dragon/Dark (2)
Eidrolon — Can be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal’s Attack and Movement Speed increase for each other Dragon or Dark Pal in your party. Astegon — Can be ridden as a flying mount. Increases the damage dealt to ores, and you can obtain more Ore while mounted.
Dark/Dragon (2)
Xenolord — Can be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, damage done by Partner Skills of weapon-wielding Pals increases by 20%. (Does not stack. Dragostrophe — Dragostrophe is a large, mainly black dragon-like Pal with red patches of fur on its lower body and eyebrows.
Dark/Electric (2)
Dazzi Noct — While in team, appears near the player. Follows up player attacks with dark lightning bolts. Helzephyr Lux — Can be ridden as a flying mount. Changes the player’s attack type to Electric while mounted.
Dark/Water (2)
Ghangler — Can be ridden to travel quickly across water. While fighting together, the time it takes for Pals to bite during night fishing is reduced. Killamari — While in team, modifies the performance of the equipped glider. Enables gentle floating while gliding for an extended time.
Dark/Neutral (2)
Solenne — While in the party, increases the player’s Attack in party of different Pal species. Selyne — Can be ridden as a flying mount. Enhances Neutral and Dark attacks while mounted.
Ground/Dark (1)
Dualith Noct — Can be ridden. When activated, Dualith fires a powerful Dark laser from its right hand.
Dark/Grass (1)
Needoll Noct — While in party, the player’s attacks increase Ivy-Covered buildup by (2~6). (Does not stack).
Dark/Ice (1)
Smokie Cryst — While at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1. (Does not stack).
Ice/Dark (1)
Vanwyrm Cryst — Can be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, increases damage player deals to enemy weak points by 30%. (Does not stack).
The numbers at a glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Pals tracked | 75 |
| Dark — Type | 42 |
| Fire/Dark — Type | 6 |
| Dark/Fire — Type | 4 |
| Water/Dark — Type | 3 |
| Grass/Dark — Type | 3 |
| Dark/Ground — Type | 3 |
| Dragon/Dark — Type | 2 |
| Dark/Dragon — Type | 2 |
| Dark/Electric — Type | 2 |
| Dark/Water — Type | 2 |
| Dark/Neutral — Type | 2 |
| Ground/Dark — Type | 1 |
| Dark/Grass — Type | 1 |
| Dark/Ice — Type | 1 |
| Ice/Dark — Type | 1 |
| With a written description | 75 |
| Carrying a HP value | 75 |
| Average HP | 96.67 |
| Highest HP | 140 |
| Lowest HP | 60 |
Dark is the largest type at 42 of 75. That is where most of the decisions in this set land.
75 of 75 entries carry a HP value, so the hp column is a shortlist tool, not a verdict: the rest are compared on attack, defense, partner skill, size.
The ceiling is 140 on Frostallion Noct, with the floor at 60 — a spread of 80 across the documented set.
Entries worth a closer look
Frostallion Noct — Can be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, changes the player’s attack type to Dark, increases Attack by (1040)%, and apply Blind buildup by (26). (attack: 140, defense: 135, partner skill: Black Steed)
Dragostrophe — Dragostrophe is a large, mainly black dragon-like Pal with red patches of fur on its lower body and eyebrows. (defense: 110)
Necromus — Can be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. (attack: 145, defense: 120, partner skill: Dark Knight of the Abyss)
Selyne — Can be ridden as a flying mount. Enhances Neutral and Dark attacks while mounted. (attack: 115, defense: 110, partner skill: Celestial Darkness, size: L)
Xenolord — Can be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, damage done by Partner Skills of weapon-wielding Pals increases by 20%. (Does not stack (attack: 120, defense: 120, partner skill: Meteor Wings, size: L)
Dandilord — When activated, the player’s attacks increase Poison buildup by 2. While in party, grants the player and party Pals immunity to Poison, and nullifies the effects of toxic gas in the World Tree area. (Does not stack) (attack: 135, defense: 110, partner skill: Mist Stalwart, size: M)