#554 · Generation 5

Darumaka

fireRaid boss now

Forms & variants

Max CP (L40 / L50): 1,442 / 1,630
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 823 / 1,030
Research CP (L15): 618
Buddy distance: 3 km
2nd charged move: 50,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Situational

Darumaka is filler on its own, but Darmanitan has a niche role. Keep a high-IV copy for evolving.

Battle roles

–
Great Leagueshadow#758 of 1146 · score 68.5
Ranked #758 of 1146; not competitive in Great League.
–
Little Cupshadow#92 of 168 · score 68.3
Ranked #92 of 168; not competitive in Little Cup.

Worth evolving into

Darmanitan
B Max Battle attacker (dynamax)B Max Battle healer (dynamax)

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
Shadow available: Shadow copies deal 20% more damage and are worth a slot for raids 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

Attack153

Defense86

Stamina172

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

→ Darmanitan: 50 candy

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Little Cup	–	#101 / 168	67.1	Fire Fang · Fire Punch · Flame Charge	L13 · 4/14/15
Little CupShadow	–	#92 / 168	68.3	Fire Fang · Fire Punch · Flame Charge	L13 · 4/14/15
Great League	–	#775 / 1146	68.1	Fire Fang · Fire Punch · Flame Charge	L50 · 4/12/15
Great LeagueShadow	–	#758 / 1146	68.5	Fire Fang · Fire Punch · Flame Charge	L50 · 4/12/15

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)

Darumaka 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

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
fireShadow	–	#185 / 260	8.4	61	Fire Fang · Fire Punch
fire	–	#193 / 260	7.6	66	Fire Fang · Fire Punch

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

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Fire PunchSTAB	fire	50	-33	2.0s	1.52	60	-40
Flame ChargeSTAB	fire	70	-33	4.0s	2.12	65	-50	100% chance: +1 own Atk

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