Darkness EnergyBlack White Trainer Kit Zoroark #8 Pokémon Card

Darkness Energy is not a Pokémon itself but a fundamental energy type in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introduced in the Neo Genesis expansion. It represents the power source for Dark-type Pokémon, which were first introduced in Generation II of the video games. Dark-type Pokémon are often depicted as cunning, mischievous, or even villainous, with abilities that disrupt opponents' strategies. In the TCG, Darkness Energy cards are essential for players to power up the attacks of their Dark-type Pokémon, enabling them to deal damage or apply special effects. The concept of energy cards is central to the TCG's gameplay, as every attack requires a specific combination of energy types and quantities. While not a living creature with lore, the Dark energy type itself symbolizes stealth, trickery, and sometimes brute force within the Pokémon universe. Its introduction dramatically expanded the strategic depth of the game, creating new type matchups and deck archetypes.