#555 · Generation 5

Darmanitan (Zen Mode)

Forms & variants

Max CP (L40 / L50): 3,738 / 4,226
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 2,136 / 2,670
Research CP (L15): 1,602
Buddy distance: 3 km
2nd charged move: 50,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Transfer extras

Transfer the extras

Darmanitan (Zen Mode) has no job in PvP, raids, or Max Battles. Keep one for the Pokedex and any of the special variants below, and transfer the rest for candy.

Battle roles

No ranked PvP or raid role.

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.

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

Attack243

Defense202

Stamina233

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

Weak to

dark×1.6
ghost×1.6
ground×1.6
rock×1.6
water×1.6

Resists

fairy×0.625
fighting×0.625
fire×0.625
grass×0.625
ice×0.625
psychic×0.625
steel×0.625

Evolution line

Darumaka
→50 candyDarmanitan

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).

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

Not on the current Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer tier lists.

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

No raid data (unreleased or no damaging moves).

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
PsychicSTAB	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