Stats & Training
Darmanitan's spread is anchored by Attack, with balanced defenses backing it up. Sp. Atk is the clear weak point. Worth 2 Attack EVs per KO, and the 1.06M XP medium-slow curve keeps leveling painless.
Its internal fire burns at 2,500° F, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.
Darmanitan Weakness
Darmanitan's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Darmanitan leans offensive (base 140 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x51-62% Rock Throw 2x58-69% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x42-50% Water Gun 2x28-35% Aqua Jet 2x38-46% Rollout 2x28-35% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x42-50% Rollout 2x19-23% | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x55-65% Water Gun 2x32-38% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x51-61% Rock Throw 2x58-68% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x40-48% Water Gun 2x28-34% Aqua Jet 2x38-44% Rollout 2x28-34% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x40-48% Rollout 2x19-24% | ||
Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Panpour builds →Scald 2x55-65% Water Gun 2x28-34% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x51-61% Water Pulse 2x45-55% Water Gun 2x32-38% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x68-80% Ancient Power 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x62-74% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Mud Shot 2x33-39% Water Gun 2x37-44% Rollout 2x17-21% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Panpour builds →Scald 2x50-59% Dig 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x25-29% Water Gun 2x27-32% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Tympole builds →Muddy Water 2x55-65% Bubble Beam 2x39-47% Mud Shot 2x23-27% Bubble 2x25-29% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x75-89% Brine 2x62-73% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% Mud Shot 2x35-42% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x53-63% Dig 2x45-54% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Mud Shot 2x24-30% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Panpour builds →Scald 2x50-60% Dig 2x34-40% Rock Tomb 2x26-31% Water Gun 2x26-31% | ||
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Ducklett builds →Scald 2x46-55% Bubble Beam 2x37-44% Water Pulse 2x35-42% Water Gun 2x24-29% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x74-88% Brine 2x63-74% Rock Tomb 2x33-40% Mud Shot 2x35-42% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x53-63% Dig 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Mud Shot 2x25-29% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Panpour builds →Scald 2x51-60% Dig 2x34-40% Brine 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 2x26-31% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Oshawott builds →Aqua Tail 2x59-70% Dig 2x35-42% Scald 2x57-67% Razor Shell 2x51-60% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Palpitoad builds →Muddy Water 2x64-76% Surf 2x64-76% Scald 2x57-68% Bubble Beam 2x48-57% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x84-99% Scald 2x75-89% Waterfall 2x43-51% Rock Slide 2x39-46% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x57-68% Scald 2x51-61% Dig 2x45-54% Waterfall 2x68-80% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Lileep builds →Rock Slide 2x41-49% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Panpour builds →Surf 2x57-68% Scald 2x50-59% Dig 2x33-39% Waterfall 2x50-59% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Palpitoad builds →Muddy Water 2x65-77% Surf 2x65-77% Scald 2x58-69% Bubble Beam 2x49-58% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x83-98% Scald 2x75-88% Waterfall 2x42-50% Rock Slide 2x39-46% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x58-69% Scald 2x52-62% Dig 2x46-54% Waterfall 2x69-81% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Lileep builds →Rock Slide 2x40-48% Ancient Power 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x33-38% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Dwebble builds →Rock Wrecker 2x108-127%KO Earthquake 2x49-58% Dig 2x39-46% Rock Slide 2x55-65% | ||
In Black & White, Tyranitar's Crunch hits Darmanitan for 60-71%. Volcarona deals 42-50% with Fire Blast.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit30-36% Crunch60-71% Superpower60-71% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
| ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain19-23% Fire Blast42-50% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Jirachi builds →U Turn12-14% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch22-25% Superpower86-101%KO Pursuit29-34% U Turn38-44% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Darmanitan is the evolved form of Darumaka. Breeding produces Darumaka eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Darumaka gave Darmanitan the biggest boost in Attack (+50), bringing the total to 480 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Darmanitan to get Darumaka eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Encore, Endure, Flame Wheel and 6 more.
Black & White Darmanitan Best Moveset
Darmanitan's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Flare Blitz is the go-to spam option, with Fighting coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Darmanitan best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Superpower
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Encore and Endure on Darmanitan. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Overheat and Flare Blitz, they expand what Darmanitan can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Darmanitan in Black & White
You'll find Darmanitan at Desert Resort as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
How to Obtain Darmanitan in Black & White
Darumaka is your first catch on the way to Darmanitan. You'll find walking and fixed encounters from Lv. 15-35 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DarumakaRoute 4WhiteGrass Lv.15-18 RouteCommonEarlyAnyRoute 4BlackGrass Lv.15-18 RouteCommonEarlyAnyDesert Resort - DesertBlackGrass Lv.19-20 Desert30%MidAnyDesert Resort - DesertWhiteGrass Lv.19-20 Desert30%MidAnyDesert Resort - EntranceBlackGrass Lv.19-20 Desert30%MidAnyDesert Resort - EntranceWhiteGrass Lv.19-20 Desert30%MidAny
Step 2Darmanitan ✓Desert Resort - DesertWhiteInteract with Pokemon Lv.35 DesertLimitedLateAnyZen ModeDesert Resort - DesertBlackInteract with Pokemon Lv.35 DesertLimitedLateAnyZen Modeor evolve from Darumaka (Step 1)
Darmanitan Guide
In Black & White, Don't let Darmanitan's 480 base stat total fool you. Zen Mode is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a cannon. Flare Blitz with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Black & White, Zen Mode. This is Darmanitan's defining trait. It changes darmanitan's form after each turn depending on its HP: Zen Mode below 50% max HP, and Standard Mode otherwise. Every competitive set revolves around it. If your Darmanitan doesn't have Zen Mode, it's not worth running.
In Black & White, Run Zen Mode on Darmanitan. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Darmanitan also gets Sheer Force, but they don't compare.
In Black & White, Darmanitan fills the cannon role. It's a physical attacker with base 140 Attack. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Darmanitan first appeared in Black & White and spans 7 games across 6 generations. It later gained a Galarian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves