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Darmanitan

Blazing Pokémon

Standard ModeZen ModeGalarianGalarian Zen Mode
Darmanitan official artwork
Official art

Darmanitan is a Fire-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Ground, Rock and Water, with a base stat total of 480. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fire
Height
1.3 m 4′03″
Weight
92.9 kg 204.8 lbs
Base stat total
480 Higher than 59% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
This Pokémon’s power level rises along with the temperature of its fire, which can reach 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
See all 6 entries

Base stats

HP105180–212320–414
Atk140144–211256–416
Def5567–117103–229
SpA3045–9058–174
SpD5567–117103–229
Spe95103–161175–317
Total480Higher than 59% of Pokémon
HP105Atk140Def55Spe95SpD55SpA30

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GroundRockWater

Resists

½×
BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Darmanitan outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Darmanitan against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161Darmanitan · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147Darmanitan · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115Darmanitan · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #215 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  1. Flare Blitz
  2. Earthquake
  3. U-turn
  4. Rock Slide

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games0.5%
  • 1500 weighting0.3%
  • 1630 weighting0.1%
  • 1760 weighting0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 75.5%
  • 24.5%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe28.4%
  • Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe14.1%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe11.7%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe10.7%
  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe10.1%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0554DarumakaFire
    1. Level 35
      #0555DarmanitanFire

Moves

Level up 16

EvoHammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
12IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15
16Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
20Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
24Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
28Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
32UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
38Belly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.NormalStatus——10
44Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
50ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
56SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 57

TM00Mega PunchNo additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20
TM01Mega KickNo additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5
TM03Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM11Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM13Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM23ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM43Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM56U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM57PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
TM59FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM60Power SwapSwaps Attack and Sp. Atk stat stages with target.PsychicStatus——10
TM61Guard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.PsychicStatus——10
TM68Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM92Mystical Fire100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FireSpec75100%10
TR01Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TR02Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TR11Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TR13Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
TR15Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR21ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR30EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TR34Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10
TR35UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TR36Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TR37TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TR38TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TR43OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TR48Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TR52Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TR55Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TR64Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TR85Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30
TR99Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 3

TutorBurning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TutorExpanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.PsychicSpec80100%10
TutorLash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

Biology

Darmanitan's power level rises along with the temperature of its fire, which is able to reach 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

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Pokédex entries

Blazing Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Red
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About its forms: Forms have different stats and types. If Darmanitan’s ability is Zen Mode, it changes to Zen Mode in battle if it ends a turn below 50% HP, and back to Standard Mode if it ends a turn at 50% HP or above, leaves battle, or loses its ability.

Original Unova#061Updated Unova#103Galar#368Crown Tundra#104

  1. This Pokémon’s power level rises along with the temperature of its fire, which can reach 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Shield

  2. The thick arms of this hot-blooded Pokémon can deliver punches capable of obliterating a dump truck.

    Sword

  3. Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire

  4. When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

  5. When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.

    White

  6. Its internal fire burns at 2,500° F, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.

    Black

Names around the world

English
Darmanitan
Japanese
ヒヒダルマ
Japanese (romaji)
Hihidaruma
Korean
불비달마
Chinese (Traditional)
達摩狒狒
Chinese (Simplified)
达摩狒狒
French
Darumacho
German
Flampivian
Spanish
Darmanitan
Italian
Darmanitan

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

2 Atk
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
168
Medium Slow

Breeding

Field
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Darumaka: Level 35.

Alpha Sapphire 3 areas
  • Mirage Island (Route 114)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Omega Ruby 3 areas
  • Mirage Island (Route 114)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.