#555 · Generation 5
Darmanitan
- 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
Verdict: 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
- BMax Battle attackerdynamax#3 Fire · 257 per Max Move
Dynamax Darmanitan ranks #3 of 20 Fire-type Max attackers: 257 damage per Max Flare at level 40 (fast move Fire Fang). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
- BMax Battle healerdynamax#17 of 157 healers
B-tier Max Battle healer (heals 31 HP per Max Spirit, #17 of 157): Max Spirit heals a share of its own HP to every ally.
- CRock raid attackershadow#30 Rock · 15.1 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #30 of 294 Rock-type attackers with Fire Fang / Rock Slide.
- –Great Leagueshadow#782 of 1154 · score 66.5
Ranked #782 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
- –Ultra League#539 of 851 · score 71
Ranked #539 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
- –Master League#237 of 409 · score 58.9
Ranked #237 of 409; 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
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Darumaka- →50 candyDarmanitan
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #816 / 1154 | 65.3 | Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat | L17.5 · 5/15/15 |
| Great LeagueShadow | – | #782 / 1154 | 66.5 | Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat | L17.5 · 5/15/15 |
| Ultra League | – | #539 / 851 | 71 | Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat | L29.5 · 4/15/12 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | – | #574 / 851 | 69.4 | Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat | L29.5 · 4/15/12 |
| Master League | – | #237 / 409 | 58.9 | Incinerate · Rock Slide · Overheat | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master LeagueShadow | – | #248 / 409 | 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
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 are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rockShadow | C | #30 / 294 | 15.1 | 187 | Fire Fang · Rock Slide |
| psychicShadow | – | #32 / 248 | 15.9 | 197 | Fire Fang · Psychic |
| fireShadow | – | #45 / 263 | 15.9 | 197 | Fire Fang · Overheat |
| psychic | – | #51 / 248 | 13.6 | 202 | Fire Fang · Psychic |
| rock | – | #58 / 294 | 12.9 | 191 | Fire Fang · Rock Slide |
| fire | – | #64 / 263 | 14.0 | 207 | Fire Fang · Overheat |
| fightingShadow | – | #66 / 283 | 14.6 | 180 | Fire Fang · Focus Blast |
| fighting | – | #100 / 283 | 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 |
Questions people ask
- Is Darmanitan good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Darmanitan is B-tier for Max Battle attacker and has 2 other ranked roles.
- Should I keep or transfer Darmanitan?
- Darmanitan has a niche: B-tier Max Battle attacker, B-tier Max Battle healer. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Is Darmanitan a good raid attacker?
- Darmanitan ranks #64 of 263 fire attackers with 14.0 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Darmanitan be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Darmanitan is available from evolution, photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Darmanitan worth keeping?
- Shadow Darmanitan hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is C-tier for Rock raid attacker, so keep it.
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- StandardEvent costume