Darmanitan

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Fire Darmanitan (ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma)
Blazing Pokémon Pokémon
Pokédex
National Darumaka ← 555 → Maractus
Unova 061 | 103 Kalos — Alola —
Ability		Gender
Sheer Force Zen ModeDW		50% ♀ 50% ♂
Pokédex color		Egg groups
Red		Field
Weight		Height
204.8 lbs.	204.8kg	4'03"	1.3 m
Body style		Footprint
Cry
Azurilland Pokédex
Generation IV		Generation V
Stats HP Attack Defense 105 140 55 Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed 30 55 95 Total 480

Darmanitan (Japanese: ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma) is a Fire-type Pokémon that evolves from Darumaka and was introduced in Generation V. Its classification is the Blazing Pokémon. It has a new ability called Sheer Force, but Special Darmanitan found in Desert Resort, and awakened by a RageCandyBar can have Zen Mode.

Appearance

Bianca's Father with Darmanitan

Darmanitan is a mainly red, ape-like Pokémon.

It has another form called Zen Mode that has a similar torso to the normal form, but has shortened eyebrows, retracted limbs, and is colored blue. It has also has no pupils and gains the psychic type, along with having its stats altered. It is also brightly colored looking at his arms and legs and near the eyes and has three brightly colored blue dots on his torso.

Evolution

Darmanitan is the evolved form of Darumaka as of level 35.

Game Info

Game Locations

Version(s)	Location
Black/White	Desert Resort

Pokédex Entries

Generations I - IV
Darmanitan did not appear during the Generation I - IV games.
Black
Its internal fire burns at 2,500º 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
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White 2
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X
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Y
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Omega Ruby
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Alpha Sapphire
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Learnset

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Damage Type	Contest Type	Appeal	Jam
1	Tackle	50	100%	35	Normal	Physical
3	Rollout	30	90%	20	Rock	Physical
6	Incinerate	30	100%	15	Fire	Special
9	Rage	20	100%	20	Normal	Physical
11	Fire Fang	65	95%	15	Fire	Physical
14	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical
17	Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
19	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
22	Fire Punch	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical
25	Work Up	-	-%	30	Normal	Status
27	Thrash	120	100%	10	Normal	Physical
30	Belly Drum	-	-%	10	Normal	Status
33	Flare Blitz	120	100%	15	Fire	Physical
35	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical
39	Taunt	-	100%	20	Dark	Status
47	Superpower	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
54	Overheat	140	90%	5	Fire	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back
	Darmanitan did not appear in Generation I
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal		Back
	Darmanitan did not appear in Generation II
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	Darmanitan did not appear in Generation III
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	Darmanitan did not appear in Generation IV
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2	Back

Forms

Standard Mode Type Fire HP Atk Def 105 140 55 Satk Sdef Spd 30 55 95

Zen Mode Type FirePsychic HP Atk Def 105 30 105 Satk Sdef Spd 140 105 55

Origins

Design origins

Darmanitan seems to be based on an orangutan. Its design also resembles a Daruma doll.

Etymology

Darmanitan's name is a combination of the words daruma and orangutan.

Trivia

• Darmanitan was revealed along with six other Pokémon in July's issue of CoroCoro on June 11, 2010.
• Darmanitan is one of the few non-legendaries to have different forms, much like Castform .
• Darmanitan somewhat resembles Donkey Kong in the anime Best Wishes Episode #008.
• When Darmanitan's health goes below 50%, it goes into its Zen Mode if it has the proper ability.
• Darmanitan's Zen Mode and Victini are the only Pokémon so far that are both Psychic and Fire type.
• Darmanitan is the only Fire-type Pokémon that learns Hammer Arm by leveling up.
• Only special Darmanitan can have the ability Zen Mode, If you evolved it from Darumaka, the resulting Darmanitan won't have Zen Mode unless Darumaka has its special ability prior to this.

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Azurilland Pokédex

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