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Darumaka 
DarmanitanLevel 35
Galarian form
Galarian Darumaka
Galarian Darmanitan
Use Ice Stone
Darumaka Best Moveset
90 Attack on a pre-evo is notable but AbilityHustle boosting Attack 50% at reduced accuracy makes the moveset unreliable and frustrating. 70 HP and 45/45 defenses fold instantly. Evolve into Darmanitan for AbilitySheer Force and 140 base Attack without the accuracy penalty.
Darumaka saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Darumaka's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Darumaka best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Rock Slide
- U Turn
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Darumaka saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Darumaka maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Choice Scarf, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Will O Wisp
- Thrash
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
Darumaka saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Darumaka maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- U Turn
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Darumaka saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Darumaka maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Darumaka Weakness
Type-wise, Darumaka takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Darumaka Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Darumaka
Urshifu can KO Darumaka with Close Combat (196-231%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 218-256%.
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Urshifu builds →Close Combat196-231%KO Close Combat196-231%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Terrakion builds →Close Combat130-153%KO Stone Edge 2x218-256%KO Earthquake 2x145-171%KO | ||
Evolution
Darumaka is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Darmanitan. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Darumaka easily with 278 breeding partners from the Field egg group.
Shiny Darumaka
Darumaka goes from fiery red to a softer pinkish tone. It's visible if you're paying attention, but it won't turn any heads. C tier because at least you can tell the difference.
Shiny Darumaka Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Darumaka
Darumaka starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Darumaka in SwSh
Darumaka is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 38-65 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Darumaka ✓Route 8 - on Steamdrift WayLv.38-41GrassSwordRate 5%All WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationLv.43-46GrassSwordRate 5%All WeatherRoute 10Lv.44-46GrassSwordRate 5%All WeatherSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 10%Snowstorm
Step 2Evolve into DarmanitanBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Darumaka egg.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Darumaka.
Darumaka can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White or Black 2 & White 2.
How to Obtain Darumaka in USUM
Step 1Darumaka ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 4. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 4. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Snowslide Slope · Snowstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Darmanitan
No wild encounters for Darumaka in Sun & Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White or Black 2 & White 2.
How to Obtain Darumaka in SM
- Step 1Darumaka ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 4. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 4. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Snowslide Slope · Snowstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Darmanitan
Can't catch Darumaka directly in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Catch Darmanitan from the locations below, then breed it for an Egg that hatches into Darumaka.
How to Obtain Darumaka in ORAS
Step 1Darumaka ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into DarmanitanMirage Spots - Area 15Lv.36-38GrassRate 60%Mirage Spots - Area 21Lv.36-38GrassRate 60%Mirage Spots - Area 9Lv.36-38GrassRate 10%or evolve from Darumaka (Step 1)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Darumaka's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The colder they get, the more energetic they are. They freeze their breath to make snowballs, using them as ammo for playful snowball fights.
Darumaka Guide
For a casual playthrough, Darumaka works as a placeholder. Fire coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Darmanitan. That's where the stats start mattering.
Yes. Galarian Darumaka is a regional variant with different typing and a reworked stat spread. Introduced in Gen 8. Plays completely differently from the original.
Game Availability
Available since Black & White, Darumaka appears in 7 games spanning 5 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Galarian form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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