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darmanitan
📅 Updated:2026-07-20
🕒 Created:2014-11-27
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Darmanitan (Japanese: ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma) is a Fire-type pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Darumaka starting at level 35.
Darmanitan (Japanese: ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma) is a Fire-type pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Darumaka starting at level 35.
In Galar, Darmanitan has an Ice-type regional form, Galarian Darmanitan. It evolves from Galarian Darumaka when exposed to an Ice Stone.
If Darmanitan's Ability is Zen Mode and its HP drops to half or below, it changes from its Standard Mode into its dual-type Fire/Psychic Zen Mode. Under the same conditions, Galarian Darmanitan becomes dual-type Ice/Fire.
Darmanitan is a squat, ape-like pokémon with a rounded body, a tan face, and prominent facial features that give it an intense expression. In both forms, it lacks a distinct neck, with its head blending directly into its body, and it has a rounded back that ends in a short tail. Its body is also marked with three oval shapes on its underside.
Both Unovan and Galarian Darmanitan can change from their normal state, called Standard Mode, into Zen Mode.
In its Standard Mode, Darmanitan is predominantly red in color. It has long, bushy flame-like eyebrows that curl at the base, round eyes surrounded by black rings, and a tan face divided by a diagonal red stripe. Its large mouth is lined with spiked teeth, contributing to its manic or angered appearance. It possesses long arms and legs, each ending in large tan hands and feet, with spiky hair fringes around its wrists and ankles. Standard Mode Darmanitan also has two wavy lines on its back and five toes on each foot.
Darmanitan has immense physical strength; a single punch from it can destroy a dump truck. Its power level is proportional to 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 specimen in its Zen Mode was recorded living for 2,500 years as it was sleeping in the Relic Castle.
When Darmanitan enters Zen Mode through its Hidden Ability, Zen Mode, its appearance changes dramatically. Its red fur and tan skin turn blue, and its body takes on the appearance of a Daruma doll. Its eyes become blank and expressionless, while its limbs fuse with its body, rendering them immobile. Additionally, its feet have only three toes rather than the five seen in Standard Mode.
Zen Mode Darmanitan 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 gathering and eating food.
