Darumaka
TL;DR. Darumaka is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 315. When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.
When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.
Stat spread.
Total of 315. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Darumaka in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Darumaka reaches 1,442 CP at level 40 and 1,649 CP as a best buddy.
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Darumaka in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Darumaka across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #708 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Darumaka.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Darumaka, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Darumaka?
Darumaka is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Darumaka weak to?
Darumaka takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Darumaka resistant to?
Darumaka resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.
How does Darumaka evolve?
Darumaka evolves into Darmanitan (Level 35) or Darmanitan (Use Ice Stone) or Galarian Darmanitan (Level 35 in Galar (yields Galarian Darmanitan)) or Galarian Darmanitan (Use Ice Stone in Galar (yields Galarian Darmanitan)) or Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode) (Level 35 in Galar (yields Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode))) or Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode) (Use Ice Stone in Galar (yields Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode))).
What generation is Darumaka from?
Darumaka was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0554.
What are Darumaka's base stats?
Darumaka has HP 70, Attack 90, Defense 45, Special Attack 15, Special Defense 45, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 315.
What are Darumaka's abilities?
Darumaka can have the ability Hustle, plus the Hidden Ability Inner Focus.
Is Darumaka legendary or mythical?
No. Darumaka is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Darumaka's best stat?
Darumaka's highest base stat is Attack at 90, which ranks 27th of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Darumaka good?
Darumaka has a base stat total of 315, the 793rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 67th among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Darumaka as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Darumaka is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Darumaka vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Darumaka | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 70 | +0 |
| Attack | 90 | 81 | +9 |
| Defense | 45 | 68 | -23 |
| Special Attack | 15 | 86 | -71 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 71 | -26 |
| Speed | 50 | 74 | -24 |
| Total | 315 | 450 | -135 |
Darumaka appears in 12 games.
Every mainline release where Darumaka is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Darumaka in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.
Darumaka appears in 20 episodes.
From HZ008 (2023-05-26) through JN115 (2022-06-17).
- HZ008 The Door That Never Opens Horizons 2024-01-15
- HZ053 Hatenna and the Otherworldly Horizons 2025-01-13
- HZ057 The Terapagos I Don't Know Horizons 2025-02-17
- HZ066 Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger! Horizons 2025-02-17
- HZ126 A Battle We Can't Afford to Lose! Bonds Get Put to the Test!! Horizons 2026-02-06
- BW008 Saving Darmanitan from the Bell! Black & White 2011-03-26
- BW033 Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster! Black & White 2011-09-17
- BW034 Gotta Catch a Roggenrola! Black & White 2011-09-24
- BW041 The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk! Black & White 2011-11-12
- BW042 The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome! Black & White 2011-11-19
- BW055 Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita! Black & White 2012-03-31
- BW056 The Lonely Deino! Black & White 2012-04-07
+ 8 more episodes
- BW059 Stopping the Rage of Legends!: Part 1 Black & White 2012-04-28
- BW060 Stopping the Rage of Legends!: Part 2 Black & White 2012-05-05
- BW069 Climbing the Tower of Success! Black & White 2012-07-07
- BW105 Lost at the League! Black & White 2013-03-23
- BW127 The Island of Illusions! Black & White 2013-08-24
- BW129 The Pirates of Decolore! Black & White 2013-09-07
- JN098 Out of Their Elements! Journeys 2022-10-21
- JN115 Curtain Up! Fight the Fights! Journeys 2023-02-24
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Darumaka cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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