What it does
Dragon Darts is a Dragon-type physical move and Dragapult's signature. It hits twice, with each hit processed as a separate attack.
In singles, both hits go to the same target — the damage adds up cleanly. In doubles, each dart independently picks a random target from the two opponents currently on the field. That means the first dart might hit opponent A and the second might hit opponent B, or both could land on the same foe. If only one opponent is present (the other slot empty), both darts go to that one Pokémon.
The randomness is the move's defining characteristic. Your opponent can't know for certain which of their Pokémon gets two darts — they have to account for both. Each dart has its own accuracy roll and damage calculation.
Who runs it
Dragapult is the only user at 59%. It's a Ghost/Dragon type with high Speed, and Dragon Darts is its primary Dragon STAB physical option. The natural fit.
Dragapult commonly runs Infiltrator, which bypasses Reflect, Light Screen, and Aurora Veil. That ability paired with Dragon Darts means screens offer no protection against this move — every dart goes through for full damage. At 59%, most Dragapult builds treat Dragon Darts as the central damage output.
How to use it
You can't control where each dart lands in doubles — the game decides randomly. The right mindset is to treat it as spread pressure rather than a precision tool. If you need a guaranteed KO on a specific target, Dragon Darts is the wrong move because the second dart might go elsewhere.
Where it shines: when both opposing Pokémon are in range of meaningful damage. Both have to absorb risk — either could take both darts, either could take one. That dual threat forces your opponent to think about two Pokémon at the same time instead of shielding just one. When only one foe remains, both darts hit it for concentrated damage — that's when the move is at its most efficient.
Dragapult's Speed is very high, so it typically moves before the opponent can set up protection. Dragon Darts applies immediate pressure to both sides while a partner handles support.
Tips & strategy
Infiltrator is the reason Dragon Darts stays viable against screen teams. Screens normally cut physical damage significantly — Dragapult ignores that entirely. An opponent who spends a turn setting up Reflect and then watches Dragon Darts punch straight through it has wasted that turn.
The random targeting also complicates Protect decisions. If one Pokémon protects, both darts could land on the unprotected one — doubling up on it instead of splitting. Your opponent can't cleanly 'protect one and accept half the damage.' Both are at risk every time.
Dragon is resisted by Steel (×0.5) and fully blocked by Fairy (×0). Know the opposing team's typing before clicking. If a Fairy-type is on the field, Dragon Darts contributes nothing to that matchup slot — have a coverage plan ready.