Is Darumaka Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Fire-type with AbilityHustle boosting Attack at the cost of accuracy. Darmanitan at level 35 trades Hustle for AbilitySheer Force, which removes secondary effects for a 30% damage boost. The evolution is the real prize.
Darumaka resists most of Ilima's coverage and hits back hard.
Darumaka trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Darumaka trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Kiawe's typing presses Darumaka's defenses.
Darumaka has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Darumaka trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Darumaka has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Darumaka trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Darumaka trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Darumaka trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Hapu's team hits Darumaka's weaknesses hard.
Darumaka has the type edge here and should clean up Molayne's team.
Darumaka trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Darumaka trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Darumaka trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Darumaka trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Darumaka cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Darumaka in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Darumaka isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Darumaka from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Darumaka to Darumaka is covered in the steps below.
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
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
 Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Slowking builds →Power Gem 2x74-87% Water Gun 2x57-68% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Wartortle Water | C | |
 Psyduck Water | D | |
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Slowking builds →Power Gem 2x74-87% Water Gun 2x58-70% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Popplio Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift | ||
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x84-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x57-67% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Slowking builds →Power Gem 2x80-94% Water Gun 2x63-75% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x91-108%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-72% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) | ||
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Mudbray builds →High Horsepower 2x128-152%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-67% | ||
Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Slowking builds →Power Gem 2x75-88% Water Gun 2x57-68% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Tirtouga builds →Rock Tomb 2x71-84% Aqua Jet 2x47-56% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Poliwrath builds →Bubble Beam 2x74-88% Bulldoze 2x58-68% Rock Tomb 2x58-68% | ||
Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x159-188%KO | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Golisopod builds →Razor Shell 2x132-156%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-85% | ||
Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Mudsdale Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Mudsdale builds →High Horsepower 2x166-196%KO Rock Tomb 2x71-85% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x153-181%KO | ||
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Carracosta builds →Rock Slide 2x112-133%KO Brine 2x79-93% Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Omastar builds →Hydro Pump 2x171-202%KO Ancient Power 2x95-112%KO Mud Shot 2x57-68% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Frillish (Route 14 Interact Encounter) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Jellicent builds →Water Spout 2x184-216%KO | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Tyrantrum builds →Rock Slide 2x124-147%KO Bulldoze 2x67-79% | ||
Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Carracosta builds →Aqua Tail 2x135-160%KO Stone Edge 2x150-177%KO Bulldoze 2x61-72% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x210-248%KO Bulldoze 2x56-67% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x153-181%KO Waterfall 2x122-144%KO Stone Edge 2x102-121%KO | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x153-181%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x162-190%KO Stone Edge 2x108-127%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x333-392%KO Earthquake 2x149-175%KO Surf 2x62-73% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x255-300%KO Earthquake 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x181-213%KO Stone Edge 2x120-142%KO Surf 2x73-86% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x181-213%KO Stone Edge 2x181-213%KO Surf 2x47-56% | ||
Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Carracosta builds →Aqua Tail 2x140-165%KO Stone Edge 2x155-182%KO Earthquake 2x103-122%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Pawniard deals 42-49% with Sucker Punch.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves View Ferroseed builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureSassy Moves View Foongus builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Pawniard builds →Sucker Punch42-49% Knock Off39-46% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Mienfoo builds →U Turn19-22% High Jump Kick71-84% Stone Edge 2x109-129%KO | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Snivy builds →Leaf Storm25-29% | ||
Darumaka Evolutions
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 are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 165 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
USUM Darumaka Best Moveset
Fire at 90 Attack with AbilityHustle raising Attack at accuracy cost. The moveset at pre-evolution stats does nothing. Darmanitan one evolution away adds 140 Attack with AbilitySheer Force.
Best Build
Darumaka best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Superpower
- U Turn
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The egg pool carries weight here. Encore and Endure aren't available any other way for Darumaka, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz for solid options.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Darumaka Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 6 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves