#555 · Generation 5

Darmanitan

Forms & variants

Max CP (L40 / L50): 3,105 / 3,511
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,774 / 2,218
Research CP (L15): 1,331
Buddy distance: 3 km
2nd charged move: 50,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Situational

Darmanitan has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker, B-tier Max Battle healer. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.

Battle roles

B
Max Battle attackerdynamaxB-tier Dynamax
Dynamax Darmanitan is B-tier for Max Battle damage with Max Strike (GO Hub tier list). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
B
Max Battle healerdynamaxB-tier Dynamax
B-tier Max Battle healer with Max Spirit, keeping the party alive in Gigantamax fights.
C
Rock raid attackershadow#30 Rock · 15.1 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #30 of 291 Rock-type attackers with Fire Fang / Rock Slide.
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Great Leagueshadow#854 of 1146 · score 65.5
Ranked #854 of 1146; not competitive in Great League.
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Ultra League#531 of 844 · score 71.9
Ranked #531 of 844; not competitive in Ultra League.
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Master League#236 of 406 · score 59
Ranked #236 of 406; not competitive in Master League.

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
1 costume/event variant: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack263

Defense114

Stamina233

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

ground×1.6
rock×1.6
water×1.6

Resists

bug×0.625
fairy×0.625
fire×0.625
grass×0.625
ice×0.625
steel×0.625

Evolution line

Darumaka
→50 candyDarmanitan

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#870 / 1146	65.1	Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat	L17.5 · 5/15/15
Great LeagueShadow	–	#854 / 1146	65.5	Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat	L17.5 · 5/15/15
Ultra League	–	#531 / 844	71.9	Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat	L29.5 · 4/15/12
Ultra LeagueShadow	–	#574 / 844	69.8	Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat	L29.5 · 4/15/12
Master League	–	#236 / 406	59	Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat	L50 · 15/15/15
Master LeagueShadow	–	#243 / 406	58.3	Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#405 / 689	74.5	Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat
Ultra PremierShadow	–	#423 / 689	73.4	Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat
Master Premier	–	#158 / 274	62.3	Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat	L50 · 15/15/15
Master PremierShadow	–	#176 / 274	59.8	Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Darmanitan can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

normalMax Strikefrom Tackle250 / 300 / 350 power
fireMax Flarefrom Fire Fang250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

AttackerB Dynamax
Healer (Max Spirit)B Dynamax

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
rockShadow	C	#30 / 291	15.1	187	Fire Fang · Rock Slide
psychicShadow	–	#32 / 248	15.9	197	Fire Fang · Psychic
fireShadow	–	#44 / 260	15.9	197	Fire Fang · Overheat
psychic	–	#51 / 248	13.6	202	Fire Fang · Psychic
rock	–	#57 / 291	12.9	191	Fire Fang · Rock Slide
fire	–	#63 / 260	14.0	207	Fire Fang · Overheat
fightingShadow	–	#65 / 279	14.6	180	Fire Fang · Focus Blast
fighting	–	#98 / 279	12.7	188	Fire Fang · Focus Blast

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Tackle	normal	5	+5	0.5s	10.0	3	+3	1 turn
Fire FangSTAB	fire	13	+9	1.0s	13.0	8	+6	2 turns
IncinerateSTAB	fire	32	+22	2.5s	12.8	20	+20	5 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
OverheatSTAB	fire	160	-100	4.0s	1.60	130	-55	100% chance: -2 own Atk
Focus Blast	fighting	140	-100	3.5s	1.40	150	-75
Psychic	psychic	95	-50	3.0s	1.90	75	-55	10% chance: -1 foe Def
Rock Slide	rock	75	-50	2.5s	1.50	75	-45

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Costumes & event variants (1)

StandardEvent costume