Darmanitan (Pokémon)

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Darmanitan ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma #555 Darmanitan Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Fire Unknown Darmanitan Fire Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sheer Force Cacophony Cacophony Zen Mode Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 4'03" 1.3 m Darmanitan 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 204.8 lbs. 92.9 kg Darmanitan 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 168	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Darmanitan 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
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 has the ability to change forms during battle, depending on its Ability and current HP.

Biology

In its normal state, Darmanitan is a mainly red, squat ape-like Pokémon. It has long, bushy flame eyebrows, curled at the base, and round, black-ringed eyes. The upper portion of its tan face is separated from the lower portion by a diagonal red stripe, and its large mouth sports spiked teeth. All these facial features give the impression of a manic or angered expression. Its 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 hands, with a similar arrangement for its hind limbs. Additionally, Darmanitan has three tan ovals on its underside. It its normal state, it is immensely strong physically; a single punch can destroy a dump truck.

During Zen Mode, which is accessed by Darmanitan with the hidden Ability Zen Mode, its red and tan fur changes blue as it bears the resemblance of a Daruma doll. Its eyes turn blank, and its limbs fuse with its body, rendering them immobile. In this state, it is hard as a rock. As it is rendered immobile, it uses spiritual and emotional strength to battle and to perform everyday activities such as gather and eat food.

In the anime

Darmanitan in the anime

Zen Mode 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 appeared in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!.

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

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

Minor appearances

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 Trainer's Darmanitan appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!.

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 V Black Its internal fire burns at 2,500° 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
Generation VI X When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind. Y Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Desert Resort (Five, always have Zen Mode) Black 2 White 2 Desert Resort (N's Pokémon)
Generation VI X Y Poké Transporter

In side games

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

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 IX, 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× None

Zen Mode

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× 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× Fairy ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 00Start Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100100% 15 00Start Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 033 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 066 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 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 130130 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 VI Other generations: V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 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 Solar Beam 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 09090 100}}100% 15 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 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 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 ??? 0   0   TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 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 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   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 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 Snatch Dark 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 VI 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 of Darmanitan Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white 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 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

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 → First Evolution Darmanitan  Fire

Zen Mode > 50% HP Standard Mode Darmanitan  Fire  ↔ Zen Mode < 50% HP Zen Mode Darmanitan  Fire  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Darmanitan images on the 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.

Origin

Darmanitan's physical appearance is based on an ape and the Daruma doll. It is also likely based on 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 their bold posture in Standard Mode. Its Zen Mode may also be a direct reference to Bodhidharma, achieving enlightenment. The varying presence of pupils between its Standard Mode and Zen Mode reflects the practice of painting in the eyes of a Daruma doll, and their symbolic value in relation to goal fulfillment.

Name origin

Darmanitan is a combination of Dharma (alternate spelling of daruma) , and orangutan.

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

More languages

External links

• Standard Mode Darmanitan on Smogon Pokédex

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