<p>As far as we know, he can only be weakened by light. However, this has never been shown as damage, just his abilities become less powerful and he has less defensive power.</p>

<p>He also can only be outside of Fumikage for so long, after his energy is out he must return.</p>

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I saw him getting frustrated and depressed after being hit by lightning!?
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<p>Fumikage Tokoyami's quirk is a shadow who can fight for him. Can this shadow be hurt directly or it's impossible because it's a shadow? Does the manga say something about this?</p>

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Can dark shadow be hurt?
# Can dark shadow be hurt?
Posted by: username_0 on 2018-05-06
Fumikage Tokoyami's quirk is a shadow who can fight for him. Can this shadow be hurt directly or it's impossible because it's a shadow? Does the manga say something about this?
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### Answer by username_1 on 2018-05-06. Score: 3 | Accepted answer
As far as we know, he can only be weakened by light. However, this has never been shown as damage, just his abilities become less powerful and he has less defensive power.

He also can only be outside of Fumikage for so long, after his energy is out he must return.
> **Comments:**
> **username_2** (2018-05-08): I saw him getting frustrated and depressed after being hit by lightning!?  
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