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.
When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
Darmanitan Weakness
Darmanitan's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. 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 |
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 2x70-84% Rock Throw 2x58-68% | ||
 Tyrunt RockDragon | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Amaura builds →Rock Tomb 2x44-53% Rock Throw 2x39-47% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x84-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x39-47% Water Gun 2x39-47% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x55-66% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Water Gun 2x27-33% | ||
 Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x80-94% Bubble 2x39-47% Water Gun 2x39-47% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 2x70-84% Rock Throw 2x59-70% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x39-47% Rock Throw 2x34-42% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x58-69% Ancient Power 2x36-43% Water Gun 2x24-30% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x75-89% Bubble Beam 2x56-66% Bubble 2x36-43% Water Gun 2x36-43% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x49-59% Rock Tomb 2x67-79% Rock Throw 2x58-69% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Rock Throw 2x31-36% Smack Down 2x31-36% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x63-75% Smack Down 2x54-64% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x52-61% Dive 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x56-67% Ancient Power 2x35-42% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x75-89% Bubble Beam 2x54-64% Bubble 2x35-42% Water Gun 2x35-42% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 2x49-58% Bulldoze 2x26-31% Rock Tomb 2x40-47% Rock Throw 2x35-42% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x73-86% Rock Tomb 2x58-69% Bulldoze 2x39-46% Rock Throw 2x49-58% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x43-50% Rock Tomb 2x63-76% Smack Down 2x55-65% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x53-63% Dive 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x57-68% Ancient Power 2x35-42% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x75-89% Bubble Beam 2x55-65% Bubble 2x35-42% Water Gun 2x35-42% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 2x50-60% Bulldoze 2x26-31% Rock Tomb 2x39-47% Rock Throw 2x35-42% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x73-86% Rock Tomb 2x59-70% Bulldoze 2x39-47% Rock Throw 2x50-60% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x43-52% Bulldoze 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 2x65-76% Smack Down 2x54-64% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x52-61% Dive 2x75-89% Rock Tomb 2x58-69% Ancient Power 2x35-42% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Lanturn builds →Surf 2x75-89% Bubble Beam 2x54-64% Bubble 2x35-42% Water Gun 2x35-42% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 2x50-59% Bulldoze 2x28-33% Rock Tomb 2x42-49% Rock Throw 2x35-42% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x73-86% Rock Tomb 2x60-71% Bulldoze 2x40-48% Rock Throw 2x50-59% | ||
 Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Regirock builds →Stone Edge 2x101-120%KO Dig 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x42-49% Ancient Power 2x37-44% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x106-125%KO Ancient Power 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x64-75% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Relicanth builds →Stone Edge 2x94-110%KO Surf 2x52-61% Dive 2x75-88% Rock Tomb 2x56-66% | ||
 Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Dewgong builds →Surf 2x69-81% Dive 2x63-74% Brine 2x50-59% Aqua Jet 2x33-39% | ||
 Alomomola Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Alomomola builds →Surf 2x47-55% Dive 2x66-77% Brine 2x34-40% Water Pulse 2x33-39% | ||
Regirock Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 111 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Regirock builds →Stone Edge 2x101-119%KO Earthquake 2x67-80% Dig 2x54-64% Bulldoze 2x41-48% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 2x104-123%KO Earthquake 2x69-82% Ancient Power 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x43-51% | ||
Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Relicanth builds →Hydro Pump 2x61-72% Stone Edge 2x93-110%KO Earthquake 2x62-73% Surf 2x51-60% | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Dewgong builds →Surf 2x69-81% Dive 2x61-72% Waterfall 2x61-72% Brine 2x51-60% | ||
Alomomola Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Alomomola builds →Surf 2x48-56% Waterfall 2x64-76% Dive 2x64-76% Scald 2x41-49% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (151-178%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x151-178%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Darmanitan View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x102-121%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 200 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Encore, Endure, Flame Wheel and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 Ground and Fighting coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Darmanitan best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Earthquake
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- U Turn
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
A handful of locations for Darmanitan with high spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Darmanitan in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Darmanitan, start by catching Darumaka through walking encounters at Lv. 36-38. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Darumaka
Step 2Darmanitan ✓Mirage Spots - Area 15Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 15Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 21Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 21Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 9Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-386%LateMirage Spots - Area 9Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-386%Lateor evolve from Darumaka (Step 1)
Darmanitan Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 C-Tier as a cannon. Flare Blitz with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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