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Darmanitan (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. It evolves from Darumaka starting at level 35. In the Galar region, it has a region variant that is an Ice type that evolves with an Ice Stone.

Physiology and Behavior[]

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 and two wavy lines on its back.

In its normal state, it has immense physical strength; a single punch can destroy a dump truck. Its power level scales with the temperature of its internal fire, which can be as hot as 2,500 °F (1,400 °C). Darmanitan has a long lifespan as one was recorded living for 2,500 years while sleeping in Zen Mode around Relic Castle.

During Zen Mode, which is accessed by Darmanitan with the hidden Ability Zen Mode, its red fur and tan skin 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 enters a meditative trance to sharpen its mind, using it as strength emotionally and spiritually to battle and to perform everyday activities such as gather and eat food.

Galarian Darmanitan[]

Galarian Darmanitan has white fur and blue skin with a giant snowball "afro", a thicker coat than regular Darmanitan, and several ice gems in its fur. 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 spirit 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 giant snowball in order to release powerful headbutts, becoming useful in various situations.

Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan resembles a snowman with red eyes and a warped smile on its false top "head", and an angry grin on its lower body, showing razor-sharp teeth. It has two orange hands that resemble mittens on either side of its body and a flame sticking out of the head as its "carrot nose". When it enters Zen Mode, the dormant flame sac reignites back to life. This causes Galarian 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, making it a threat to others and themselves. It will continue rampaging indiscriminately until its rage is completely gone.

Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan resembles a snowman. Its false "head", located above its actual head, has glowing red-yellow eyes, a warped smile, and a flame sticking out at the center as its "carrot nose". Its face sports blank white eyes surrounded by a red mask-like pattern, and an angry grin showing razor-sharp teeth. Its hands become larger and orange, resembling mittens, and it has additional glowing red-yellow spots on its belly.

When Galarian Darmanitan enters Zen Mode, its dormant flame sac reignites back to life. This causes Galarian Darmanitan's disposition to change into a maddened rampaging state. It hops around in battle and unleashes fire everywhere without any care for its surroundings, nor if its body starts to melt, making it a threat to others and itself. It will continue rampaging indiscriminately until its rage is completely gone.

Appearances[]

 Main Pokémon games[]

Pokémon spin-offs[]

Detective Pikachu Returns: Galarian Darmanitan is one of the Pokémon that Detective Pikachu can ride during the game to help him out during a case. He can use his great strength to smash through obstacles, such as boulders or crates.

In the anime[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Its internal fire burns at 2,500° F, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
Pokémon White When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.
Pokémon Black 2 When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
Pokémon White 2 When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
Pokémon Y Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
Pokémon Omega Ruby When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword The thick arms of this hot-blooded Pokémon can deliver punches capable of obliterating a dump truck.
Pokémon Shield This Pokémon's power level rises along with the temperature of its fire, which can reach 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Zen Mode[]

Title Entry
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Through meditation, it calms its raging spirit and hones its psychic powers.
Pokémon Shield When wounded, it stops moving. It goes as still as stone to meditate, sharpening its mind and spirit.

Galarian[]

Title Entry
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword On days when blizzards blow through, it comes down to where people live. It stashes food in the snowball on its head, taking it home for later.
Pokémon Shield Though it has a gentle disposition, it's also very strong. It will quickly freeze the snowball on its head before going for a headbutt.

Galarian Zen Mode[]

Title Entry
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Anger has reignited its atrophied flame sac. This Pokémon spews fire everywhere as it rampages indiscriminately.
Pokémon Shield Darmanitan takes this form when enraged. It won't stop spewing flames until its rage has settled, even if its body starts to melt.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Desert Resort (five, have Zen Mode)
Pokémon White
Desert Resort (five, have Zen Mode)
Pokémon Black 2
Desert Resort (N's Pokémon)
Pokémon White 2
Desert Resort (N's Pokémon)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Mirage Islands (west of Route 104 and north of Route 113), Mirage Mountain (east of Route 125)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Islands (west of Route 104 and north of Route 113), Mirage Mountain (east of Route 125)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Evolve Darumaka
Max Raid Battles: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Stony Wilderness
Pokémon Shield
Trade


Evolution[]

Darumaka
Reach level 35.
Darmanitan
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Galarian[]

Darumaka
Ice Stone Ice Stone
Darmanitan
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Form Change[]

Darmanitan
Have 50% or Less HP
Darmanitan
Zen Mode Form
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Hisuian
Darmanitan
Have 50% or Less HP
Hisuian
Darmanitan
Zen Mode Form
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Base Stats[]

Normal[]

Base Stats
HP 105
Attack 140
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 95
Total 480

Zen[]

Base Stats
HP 105
Attack 30
Defense 105
Sp. Attack 140
Sp. Defense 105
Speed 55
Total 540

Galarian Zen Mode[]

Base Stats
HP 105
Attack 160
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 135
Total 540

Moveset[]

Main article: Darmanitan/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Normal[]

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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Sprites
Black White
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Sword Shield
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Galar[]

Renders
Sword Shield
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Renders
Sword Shield
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Trivia[]

  • No Pokémon have the same type combination as Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan.
  • Galarian Darmanitan is the first regional form to have an additional form.
    • This also makes Darmanitan the only Pokémon with an additional form to have a Regional form that also has an additional form.
  • Unovan Zen Mode Darmanitan is tied with Litwick for the lowest base Attack stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
  • Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan has the highest base Speed stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
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