Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Darumaka's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.
Darumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
Darumaka Weakness
Type-wise, Darumaka takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. The Fire typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| 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 Darumaka View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x70-84% Rock Throw 2x83-98% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x59-70% Water Gun 2x39-47% Aqua Jet 2x52-61% Rollout 2x39-47% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x55-66% Rollout 2x27-33% | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
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 Oshawott Water | D | |
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Damage vs Darumaka View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x75-89% Water Gun 2x44-52% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Darumaka View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x71-83% Rock Throw 2x81-96% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x56-67% Water Gun 2x39-46% Aqua Jet 2x53-63% Rollout 2x39-46% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x56-67% Rollout 2x28-33% | ||
Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Panpour builds →Scald 2x74-88% Water Gun 2x39-46% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x74-88% Water Pulse 2x63-75% Water Gun 2x46-54% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Darumaka View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x95-113%KO Ancient Power 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 2x88-105%KO | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x46-54% Mud Shot 2x47-55% Water Gun 2x52-61% Rollout 2x24-29% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Panpour builds →Scald 2x70-83% Dig 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x34-41% Water Gun 2x36-43% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Tympole builds →Muddy Water 2x76-90% Bubble Beam 2x54-65% Mud Shot 2x33-39% Bubble 2x36-43% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x105-124%KO Brine 2x86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x46-54% Mud Shot 2x48-57% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x72-86% Dig 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x72-86% Mud Shot 2x34-40% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Panpour builds →Scald 2x72-86% Dig 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Water Gun 2x37-45% | ||
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Ducklett builds →Scald 2x62-73% Bubble Beam 2x51-61% Water Pulse 2x48-57% Water Gun 2x32-38% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x108-127%KO Brine 2x88-104%KO Rock Tomb 2x46-55% Mud Shot 2x50-60% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x76-89% Dig 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x76-89% Mud Shot 2x36-42% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Panpour builds →Scald 2x73-87% Dig 2x49-58% Brine 2x61-72% Rock Tomb 2x38-44% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Oshawott builds →Aqua Tail 2x86-101%KO Dig 2x50-60% Scald 2x83-98% Razor Shell 2x70-84% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Palpitoad builds →Muddy Water 2x90-107%KO Surf 2x90-107%KO Scald 2x82-97% Bubble Beam 2x66-78% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x117-138%KO Scald 2x103-123%KO Waterfall 2x59-70% Rock Slide 2x55-65% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x79-94% Scald 2x70-83% Dig 2x63-75% Waterfall 2x95-112%KO | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Lileep builds →Rock Slide 2x57-68% Rock Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
Panpour Water | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Panpour builds →Surf 2x79-94% Scald 2x70-83% Dig 2x47-56% Waterfall 2x70-83% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Palpitoad builds →Muddy Water 2x93-110%KO Surf 2x93-110%KO Scald 2x83-98% Bubble Beam 2x68-81% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x119-140%KO Scald 2x105-124%KO Waterfall 2x58-69% Rock Slide 2x56-67% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x83-98% Scald 2x72-86% Dig 2x64-76% Waterfall 2x97-114%KO | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Lileep builds →Rock Slide 2x56-67% Ancient Power 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Dwebble builds →Rock Wrecker 2x153-181%KO Earthquake 2x68-81% Dig 2x55-65% Rock Slide 2x79-93% | ||
In Black & White, Terrakion can KO Darumaka with Stone Edge (218-256%). Jellicent's Scald also KOs at 101-119%.
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Terrakion builds →Close Combat130-153%KO Stone Edge 2x218-256%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | A | |
Ground is super effective against DarumakaView Landorus → | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Jellicent builds →Scald 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Darumaka View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x138-162%KO | ||
Black & White Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed Darumaka easily with 181 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Encore, Endure, Flame Wheel and 6 more to offspring.
Black & White Darumaka Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black & White Darumaka Locations
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 6 locations. Darumaka's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Darumaka in Black & White
6 spots to find Darumaka at Lv. 15-20 via walking. Not all of them exist in both White and Black versions, so filter by your copy below.
Darumaka Guide
Darumaka has 2 evolution paths: Darmanitan at level 35 and Galarian Darmanitan using a Ice Stone. Different conditions, different results.
Darumaka has 2 evolution paths: Darmanitan at level 35 and Galarian Darmanitan using a Ice Stone. Different method for each one.
In Black & White, 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.
Darumaka is catchable in Black & White. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
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 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