Darmanitan's physical appearance is based on an {{wp|orangutan}} and the {{wp|Daruma doll}}. It is also likely based on the adage of the {{wp|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 {{wp|Bodhidharma}}, achieving enlightenment. The varying presence of pupils between its Standard Mode and Zen Mode reflects the practice of painting in the {{wp|Daruma doll#Eyes|eyes of a Daruma doll}}, and their symbolic value in relation to goal fulfillment.
Darmanitan's physical appearance is based on an {{wp|orangutan}} and the {{wp|Daruma doll}}. It is also likely based on the adage of the {{wp|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 {{wp|Bodhidharma}}, achieving enlightenment. The varying presence of pupils between its Standard Mode and Zen Mode reflects the practice of painting in the {{wp|Daruma doll#Eyes|eyes of a Daruma doll}}, and their symbolic value in relation to goal fulfillment.
Galarian Darmanitan seems to be based on a mixture of an {{wp|orangutan}}, {{wp|yeti}}, and a {{wp|snowman}}. Its Zen Mode is based on a snowman with a {{wp|firecracker}} for a nose.
Galarian Darmanitan seems to be based on a mixture of an {{wp|orangutan}}, {{wp|yeti}}, and a {{wp|snowman}}, known as a 雪だるま ''yukidaruma'' in Japanese. Its Zen Mode is based on a snowman with a {{wp|firecracker}} for a nose.
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In its normal state, Darmanitan is a mainly red, squat ape-like Pokémon. It has long, bushy flame eyebrows that curl 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. In 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. It also only has three toes, as opposed to normal Darmanitan having five. 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 Galar, Darmanitan adapts to the cold by developing an organ that produces cold air while its flame sac becomes dormant. The fire sac has a fighting sprit sleeping within. Also, its nature cools down from a belligerent personality to a timid one. It becomes so timid that it will pretend to be a snowman when it senses humans nearby. The snowball on its head serves as a way of preserving food and other things it finds by storing them in the snowball itself. When in battle, it freezes its snowball in order to release powerful headbutts, becoming useful in various situations. When it enters Zen Mode, the dormant flame sac reignites back to life. This causes Darmanitan to change from a gentle disposition into a rampaging state, unleashing fire everywhere without any care for its surroundings, nor if its body starts to melt. It will continue rampaging indiscriminately until its rage is completely gone.[1]
In the anime
In the main series
Darmanitan in the animeZen Mode Darmanitan in the anime
Major appearances
Darmanitan debuted in Saving Darmanitan From the Bell! alongside two Darumaka. 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 appeared in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, under the ownership of Bianca's father. Both its Zen Mode and Standard Mode were featured. It was used in a battle against Ash, where it battled Oshawott and came out victorious. It had the nickname of Red Flash Darmanitan.
A Darmanitan appeared in a flashback in Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!, where it was one of the Pokémon a wild Scrafty tried to recruit in an effort to reclaim its den.
A Darmanitan appeared in A Unova League Evolution!, under the ownership of Dino. It was revealed to have evolved from his Darumaka. Darmanitan was used in Dino's battle against Katharine.
N was seen with a male Darmanitan in Listening to Pokémon. He was one of the Pokémon in his possession that participated in the awakening of Zekrom. Later, he had a battle with Alder and lost to his Escavalier despite having the type advantage and using Zen Mode.
Ryouga and Miruto were pushed into 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.
Zen Mode Darmanitan is tied with Litwick for the lowest base Attack stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
Zen Mode Galarian Darmanitan has the highest base Speed stat of all Ice-type and Fire-type Pokémon.
Zen Mode Galarian Darmanitan is also tied with MegaBlaziken for the highest base Attack of all non-legendary Fire-type Pokémon.
Zen Mode Galarian Darmanitan also has the highest Attack of all non-legendary, non-transformed Ice-type Pokemon.
Origin
Darmanitan's physical appearance is based on an orangutan 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.
Galarian Darmanitan seems to be based on a mixture of an orangutan, yeti, and a snowman, known as a 雪だるま yukidaruma in Japanese. Its Zen Mode is based on a snowman with a firecracker for a nose.
Name origin
Darmanitan is likely a combination of Dharma (alternate spelling of daruma) and orangutan.
Hihidaruma may be a combination of 火 hi (fire), 緋 hi (scarlet), 狒々 hihi (baboon), Daruma, and 火達磨 hidaruma (the state of being on fire).
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma
From 火 hi, 緋 hi, 狒々 hihi, Daruma, and 火達磨 hidaruma
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