Darmanitan (Pokémon)

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Darmanitan ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma #555
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Types Fire Unknown Standard Mode Fire Psychic Zen Mode Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Category Blazing Pokémon
Abilities Sheer Force ----- Zen Mode ----- Zen Mode Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #061 #103 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4'03" Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4'03"/1.3 m Standard Mode 0'0"/0.0 m Zen Mode 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 204.8 lbs. Imperial 92.9 kg Metric 204.8 lbs./92.9 kg Standard Mode 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Zen Mode 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Red	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Zen Mode	Footprint      Zen Mode
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 168 Battle Exp.: 1681*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Darmanitan (Japanese: ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Darumaka starting at level 35.

Darmanitan's appearance will change depending on its Ability and current HP.

Biology

Physiology

Darmanitan is a mainly red, squat ape-like Pokémon. Darmanitan has long, bushy flame-colored eyebrows, curled at the beginning portions, and round, black-ringed eyes. The upper portion of its tan-colored face is separated from the lower portion by a diagonal stripe of red, and its large mouth sports spiked teeth. All these facial features give the impression of a manic or angered expression. Darmanitan's head has no discernible neck to distinguish it from the rest of the body and its rounded back, which culminates in a stubby tail. It has long arms with spiky hair fringes on the wrists and large tan-colored hands, with a similar arrangement for its hind limbs. Additionally, Darmanitan's underside sports a patterning of three tan-colored ovals.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Under normal circumstances, Darmanitan are immensely strong physically; a single punch can destroy a dump truck.

Darmanitan with the ability Zen Mode have access to a second Form, when they have less than half of their health left. In this form, they turn blue and become more like a Daruma doll that's hard as a rock. They also gain Psychic as a secondary type. They experience an exchange in their Special Attack and Attack stats, their Defense and Special Defense almost double, and their Speed sharply drops. In "Zen Mode" they fight using their spiritual and emotional strength, but they're completely physically immobile. However, they can still use physical moves.

Behavior

These Pokémon are normally very active and fight using both physical and emotional strength.

A Darmanitan in Zen Mode is completely immobile, so it uses its psychic powers in place of its arms in order to do things such as gather and eat food.

Habitat

Like its pre-evolution Darumaka, Darmanitan are indigenous to the Desert Resort in Unova.

According to Professor Juniper, the five Zen Mode Darmanitan in front of the Relic Castle have been sleeping there for 2,500 years. They wake up when given a RageCandyBar.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Darmanitan in the anime

Major appearances

A Darmanitan with Zen Mode along with two of its pre-evolved form Darumaka appeared in Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!. Darmanitan and the Darumaka lived in a Clock Tower. When the tower started to break, Darmanitan stopped the loose bell from collapsing. However, due to fatigue, it transformed into its Zen Mode and used its Psychic to keep the bell in midair, while the Darumaka stole food to keep its energy up.

A Darmanitan under the ownership of Bianca's father appeared in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader! in both Zen Mode and Standard Mode. It battled Ash's Oshawott and was victorious.

A Darmanitan owned by Burgundy appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup!. It battled Trip's Serperior and lost.

Minor appearances

Zen Mode Darmanitan in the anime

In A Venipede Stampede!, an unnamed Trainer in Castelia City used a Darmanitan to try and stop a swarm of Venipede.

Several Darmanitan in Zen Mode appeared in a flashback scene in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram.

A Darmanitan owned by Scooter appeared in Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!. It was used during the Club Battle tournament where it lost on its first battle against Luke and his Golett.

A Darmanitan appeared in a flashback of Scrafty's in Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!.

Several Darmanitan in Zen Mode appeared in A Maractus Musical! during a Pokémon Musical.

A photo of a Darmanitan appeared in The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!.

A Darmanitan appeared in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 and Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2.

A Darmanitan made a cameo appearance in Climbing the Tower of Success!.

A Darmanitan appeared in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!.

A Darmanitan appeared in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, under the ownership of Davy.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW008 Darmanitan Ash's Pokédex Darmanitan, the Blazing Pokémon, and the evolved form of Darumaka. Darmanitan switches from Standard Mode to Zen Mode when it has little energy left.

In the manga

Regular Darmanitan in Pokémon RéBURST

Zen Mode Darmanitan in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

N is seen with a Darmanitan in the Black & White arc. It was one of the Pokémon in his possession that participated in the awakening of Zekrom. Later, it had a battle with Alder and lost to his Escavalier despite the type-advantage and using Zen Mode.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Darmanitan made an appearance in Pocket Monsters BW.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

Ryouga and Miruto were pushed into a the home of some Darmanitan by Yappy so he could get pictures of Ryouga's Burst form. After finding out the Darmanitan were protecting some sick Darumaka, they healed them and left.

In the TCG

Main article: Darmanitan (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black Its internal fire burns at 2,500º F, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch. White When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally. Black 2 When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Five Desert Resort (always have Zen Mode) Black 2 White 2 One Desert Resort* Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lava: Volcanic Slope, World Axle - B1F (Standard Mode) Lava: Firebreathing Mountain (Zen Mode)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Black	White	Rawst Berry (50%)

Stats Base stats

Standard Mode

Stat Range At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100 HP: 105 165 - 212 320 - 414 Attack: 140 130 - 211 256 - 416 Defense: 55 54 - 117 103 - 229 Sp. Atk: 30 31 - 90 58 - 174 Sp. Def: 55 54 - 117 103 - 229 Speed: 95 90 - 161 175 - 317 Total: 480 Other Pokémon with this total Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Zen Mode

Stat Range At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100 HP: 105 165 - 212 320 - 414 Attack: 30 31 - 90 58 - 174 Defense: 105 99 - 172 193 - 339 Sp. Atk: 140 130 - 211 256 - 416 Sp. Def: 105 99 - 172 193 - 339 Speed: 55 54 - 117 103 - 229 Total: 540 Other Pokémon with this total Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Standard Mode

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is: Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Zen Mode

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is: Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 00Start Incinerate Fire Special 03030 100100% 15 00Start Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 033 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 066 Incinerate Fire Special 03030 100100% 15 099 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 1111 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 1414 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 1717 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 09090% 15 1919 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 2222 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 2525 Work Up Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 2727 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10 3030 Belly Drum Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3333 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100100% 15 3535 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 3939 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 4747 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 5454 Overheat Fire Special 140140 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Darmanitan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Darmanitan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	05050	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Darmanitan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Darmanitan

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100%	25
	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90%	10
	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
	Yawn	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Darmanitan in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Darmanitan in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Darmanitan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Darmanitan

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Darmanitan can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Darmanitan cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Darmanitan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Darmanitan

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	UproarBW	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Darmanitan Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Darmanitan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Normal Mode Attack ●●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Zen Mode Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: The serious and the cheerful Darmanitan--the two of them watch the gate to the Colosseum.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Fire Blast Attack: ★★★★★ Ability 1: Hero Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Spirit Speed: ★★★★ Ability 3: Conqueror Evolves from Darumaka when its Attack is 110 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Harunaga, Kai, and Nagayasu

Evolution

Unevolved Darumaka  Fire

Level 35 →

Zen Mode First evolution Darmanitan  Fire  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Darmanitan images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Darmanitan's Standard Mode has the highest base Attack of all Fire-type Pokémon.
• Darmanitan's Zen Mode has the highest base Special Attack of all non-legendary Psychic-type Pokémon.
• Darmanitan is one of the only two Pokémon able to change appearance, while its pre-evolutionary form cannot. The other is Cherrim.
• Zen Mode Darmanitan and Spiky-eared Pichu are the only Pokémon without individual Sugimori artwork, or even Dream World art.

Origin

Darmanitan's physical appearance is based on an ape and the Daruma doll. It is also likely based on the the adage of the three wise monkeys—"See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil"—as Darmanitan in their Zen Mode have their eyes become blank, their mouths shut tightly and their ears covered, sitting patiently in contrast to its bold posture in Standard Mode. Its Zen Mode may also be a reference to Bodhidharma, achieving enlightenment.

Name origin

Darmanitan is a combination of Dharma (alternate spelling of daruma) and orangutan. It may also involve titan.

Hihidaruma is a combination of ヒヒ hihi (baboon) and Daruma and is a pun on 火達磨 hidaruma ("the state of being on fire").

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma From ヒヒ hihi and Daruma and is a pun on 火達磨 hidaruma French Darumacho From Daruma and macho Spanish Darmanitan Same as English name German Flampivian From Flamme and Pavian Italian Darmanitan Same as English name Korean 불비달마 Bulbidarma From 불 bul, 비비 bibi, and Daruma Mandarin Chinese 達摩狒狒 / 达摩狒狒 Dámófèifèi From 達摩 Dámó and 狒狒 fèifèi. Cantonese Chinese

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