Darumaka (#0554) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk9085–156166–306

Def4545–10685–207

SpA1518–7331–141

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe5049–11294–218

Total315Higher than 22% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Darumaka outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Abilities

Hustle
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Inner FocusHidden ability
Prevents flinching.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0554DarumakaFire
1. Level 35 · or · Use Ice Stone#0555DarmanitanFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

8BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

12IncinerateDestroys the target’s held berry.FireSpec60100%15

16Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

20Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

24HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

28Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

32UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

36Belly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10

40Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

44ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

48SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 38

TM00Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

TM01Mega KickInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys12075%5

TM03Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM13Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM15DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM43Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM48Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM56U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM68Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TR02FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TR13Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

TR15Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR30EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR36Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR43OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR55Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TR69Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR85Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

Egg moves 6

EggExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

EggFlame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25

EggFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

EggHammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

EggTake DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Zen Charm Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#060Updated Unova#102Galar#367Crown Tundra#103

This popular symbol of good fortune will never fall over in its sleep, no matter how it’s pushed or pulled.
Shield
It derives its power from fire burning inside its body. If the fire dwindles, this Pokémon will immediately fall asleep.
Sword
When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100° F.
Black 2 · White 2
Darumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
White · X · Omega Ruby
When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.
Black