What is Dark weak to in Palworld 1.0?
Dark takes 0.5x damage from Dragon attacks, the only element it is weak against.
Element type chart
Checked against Palworld v1.0.3 · verified 2026-08-25 · Data status
Breeding mechanics
Palworld 1.0 has 9 elements. Each is strong against up to two others at 2x damage and weak against exactly one at 0.5x — the full matchup table is below, with the Pal count carrying each element.
- Elements
- 9
- Strong-hit multiplier
- 2x
- Weak-hit multiplier
- 0.5x
- Most-represented element
- Dark by Pal count in this data set
How it works
Palworld 1.0 has 9 elements, and each one is strong against zero to two others and weak against exactly one. A strong hit deals 2x damage, a weak hit deals 0.5x, and every other matchup deals normal damage — the same multiplier system on both sides of a fight.
Dark is strong against Neutral and weak against Dragon. 73 Pals carry the Dark type in this data set.
Dragon is strong against Dark and weak against Ice. 25 Pals carry the Dragon type in this data set.
Electric is strong against Water and weak against Ground. 25 Pals carry the Electric type in this data set.
Fire is strong against Grass and Ice and weak against Water. 44 Pals carry the Fire type in this data set.
Grass is strong against Ground and weak against Fire. 48 Pals carry the Grass type in this data set.
Ground is strong against Electric and weak against Grass. 45 Pals carry the Ground type in this data set.
Ice is strong against Dragon and weak against Fire. 38 Pals carry the Ice type in this data set.
Neutral is strong against nothing and weak against Dark. 41 Pals carry the Neutral type in this data set.
Water is strong against Fire and weak against Electric. 48 Pals carry the Water type in this data set.
This table is the full matchup system, not a per-Pal answer — a specific Pal's own weakness and its base stats are on that Pal's own page, linked from its entry in the Pal list.
Data from Palworld v1.0.3, verified 2026-08-25.
Related questions
How many elements does Palworld 1.0 have?
9: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Grass, Ground, Ice, Neutral, Water.
Does an element matchup affect breeding in Palworld 1.0?
No. Element strengths and weaknesses only affect combat damage; which Pal a pair breeds is decided by the breeding rank formula, not by element.
Where to go next
Each Pal's own page states its element and its own weakness alongside its stats, work suitability and breeding routes.