555: Darmanitan

Essentials

Darmanitan

Zen Mode

Abilities

Sheer Force: Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Hidden Ability

Zen Mode: Changes Darmanitan's form after each turn depending on its HP: Zen Mode below 50% max HP, and Standard Mode otherwise.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 555
Original Unova: 61
Updated Unova: 103

Names

Japanese: ヒヒダルマ (hihidaruma)
: ヒヒダルマ
Korean: 불비달마
Chinese: 達摩狒狒
: 达摩狒狒
French: Darumacho
German: Flampivian
Spanish: Darmanitan
Italian: Darmanitan

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Field

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

189

Effort points

2 Special Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

	50%	Rawst Berry
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Darumaka	Darmanitan Level up, starting at level 35

Darmanitan 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.

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	105	93.2	383	414
Attack	30	4.1	128	159
Defense	105	85.5	278	309
Special Attack	140	96.1	348	379
Special Defense	105	88.1	278	309
Speed	55	34.8	178	209
Total	540	83.3

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Its internal fire burns at 2,500° F, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
: When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.
: When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.

: When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
: Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
: When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
: Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Blazing Pokémon
Color: Red
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Mensal

Height

4'3.2"
1.3 m

Weight

929

204.8 lb
92.9 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Fire and Psychic moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Darmanitan's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—			Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—			Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
—	—	—			Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
			0	0	Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
			—	—	Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
			—	—	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			—	—	Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
			—	—	Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
—	—	—	—	—	Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
3	3	3	3	3	Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
6	6	6	6	6	Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
9	9	9	9	9	Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
11	11	11	11	11	Fire Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
14	14	14	14	14	Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
17	17	17	17	17	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
19	19	19	19	19	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
22	22	22	22	22	Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
25	25	25	25	25	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
27	27	27	27	27	Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
30	30	30	30	30	Belly Drum			10	—	—		User pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.
33	33	33	33	33	Flare Blitz			15	120	100%		User takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
35	35	35			Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
39	39	39	39	39	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
47	47	47	47	47	Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
54	54	54	54	54	Overheat			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
Level up, learned by Darumaka but not Darmanitan
17	17	17	17	17	Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Darumaka but not Darmanitan
					Encore			5	—	100%		Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Extrasensory			20	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
					Flame Wheel			25	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.
					Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
					Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
					Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
					Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
					Yawn			10	—	—		Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
					Endeavor			5	*	100%		Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's.
					Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
					Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
					Heat Wave			10	95	90%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
					Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
					Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
					Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
			01	01	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08	08	08	08	Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
12	12	12	12	12	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
23	23	23	23	23	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
29	29	29	29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
41	41	41	41	41	Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	43	43	43	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
50	50	50	50	50	Overheat			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
52	52	52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
59	59	59			Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
61	61	61	61	61	Will-O-Wisp			15	—	85%		Burns the target.
66	66	66	66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
71	71	71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
74	74	74	74	74	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
78	78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
83					Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
86	86	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	88	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
89	89	89	89	89	U-turn			20	70	100%		User must switch out after attacking.
90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
		94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
94	94				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	98	98			Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
	100	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H4	H4	H4			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.