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No. 0554

Darumaka

Zen Charm Pokémon

Darumaka
Official art
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
37.5 kg 82.7 lbs
Base stat total
315 Higher than 22% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
This popular symbol of good fortune will never fall over in its sleep, no matter how it’s pushed or pulled.
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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk9099–156166–306
Def4558–10685–207
SpA1531–7331–141
SpD4558–10685–207
Spe5063–11294–218
Total315Higher than 22% of Pokémon
HP70Atk90Def45Spe50SpD45SpA15

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: 1 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 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Darumaka outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 112Darumaka · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  22. 102Darumaka · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 70Darumaka · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 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

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexLC

Evolution

Moves

Level up 14

1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
4TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
8Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
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
36Belly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.NormalStatus——10
40Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
44ThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
48SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM00Mega PunchNo additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20
TM01Mega KickNo additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5
TM03Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
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
TM59FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM68Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TR02Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
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
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
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
TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TR43OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
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
TR69Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TR85Work UpRaises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.NormalStatus——30

Egg moves 6

EggExtrasensory10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20
EggFlame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user.FirePhys60100%25
EggFocus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
EggHammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
EggTake DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
EggYawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10

Biology

Its droppings are warm, so people use them to keep themselves warm.

Design & origin

Darumaka is based on a Daruma doll.

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

Pokédex entries

Zen Charm Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
Red
—
Original Unova#060Updated Unova#102Galar#367Crown Tundra#103
  1. This popular symbol of good fortune will never fall over in its sleep, no matter how it’s pushed or pulled.

    Shield
  2. It derives its power from fire burning inside its body. If the fire dwindles, this Pokémon will immediately fall asleep.

    Sword
  3. When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire
  4. When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100° F.

    Black 2 · White 2
  5. Darumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.

    White · X · Omega Ruby
  6. When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.

    Black

Names around the world

English
Darumaka
Japanese
ダルマッカ
Japanese (romaji)
Darumakka
Korean
달막화
Chinese (Traditional)
火紅不倒翁
Chinese (Simplified)
火红不倒翁
French
Darumarond
German
Flampion
Spanish
Darumaka
Italian
Darumaka

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

1 Atk
120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
63
Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Sword: The Isle of Armor 1 area
  • Random caves across the Isle of ArmorTrade with an NPC · Lv 15
White 2 3 areas
  • Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
  • Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
Black 2 3 areas
  • Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18
  • Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–19
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–17
White 3 areas
  • Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–20
  • Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–20
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18
Black 3 areas
  • Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–20
  • Desert Resort (entrance)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–20
  • Road 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–18

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.