Zen Galarian Darmanitan: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Abilities

Base stats

HP105180–212320–414

Atk160162–233292–460

Def5567–117103–229

SpA3045–9058–174

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe135139–205247–405

Total540Higher than 86% of Pokémon

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 SpA.

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Type matchups

IceFireshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Rock

2×

FightingGroundWater

Resists

½×

BugFairyGrass

¼×

Ice

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelFireElectricPsychicDragonDark

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 135); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+205Max187No SP155Min139Scarf307Tailwind410

At max Speed, Zen Galarian Darmanitan outspeeds 30 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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

This Pokémon's Attack is 1.5×, but it can only select the first move it executes.
Everything about Gorilla Tactics →
If Darmanitan, at end of turn changes Mode to Standard if > 1/2 max HP, else Zen.
Everything about Zen Mode →

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

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1. Level 35
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Moves

Game Sort Type

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.

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

This Pokémon’s power level rises along with the temperature of its fire, which can reach 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Shield
The thick arms of this hot-blooded Pokémon can deliver punches capable of obliterating a dump truck.
Sword
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
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
When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.
White
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

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

: 2 SpA
: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 189
: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

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.

Zen Galarian Darmanitan

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Level up 16

TM / HM / TR 57

Tutor 3

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