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Darumaka is a Fire-type Pokemon known for its round body, Hustle ability, evolution into Darmanitan and Galarian regional form. This guide covers Darumaka’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Galarian Darumaka information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Regional Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Darumaka guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| Abilities | FAQ |
Darumaka is a Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It evolves into Darmanitan starting at Level 35, while Galarian Darumaka is an Ice-type regional form that evolves into Galarian Darmanitan with an Ice Stone.
Competitive Overview
Darumaka is usually an early-stage physical attacker before it evolves. Hustle gives it extra power at the cost of accuracy, making its attacks hit harder but less consistently.
Darumaka’s main limitation is its low bulk and unevolved stats. It usually wants to evolve into Darmanitan, while Galarian Darumaka follows a different Ice-type path into Galarian Darmanitan.
Here are the key facts to know about Darumaka, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Darumaka
National Dex
#0554
Type
Fire
Species
Zen Charm Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
82.7 lbs / 37.5 kg
37.5 kg
Abilities
Hustle, Inner Focus
Darumaka has a strong Attack stat for a first-stage Pokemon, but its defenses and Speed are limited before it evolves.
Darumaka can use Fire, Fighting, Rock and coverage moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Darumaka’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A very powerful Fire-type attack and one of Darumaka’s strongest offensive options.
A reliable physical Fire-type attack with no recoil.
A Fire-type move that can raise Darumaka’s Speed after dealing damage.
Strong coverage against Rock, Steel, Ice, Normal and Dark-type Pokemon.
Useful coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Can become stronger if Darumaka is affected by a status condition.
Coverage against Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.
A powerful special Fire-type option when Darumaka needs immediate damage.
Darumaka can learn Fire, Fighting, Rock, Normal, Psychic and coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Darumaka’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Darumaka is a Fire-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel and Fairy-type moves, but it is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves.
Type
Fire
Weaknesses
Water, Ground, Rock
Resistances
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immunity
None
None
Darumaka’s abilities focus on stronger physical attacks or protection from flinching depending on the game and form.
Boosts the power of physical attacks but lowers their accuracy, making Darumaka stronger but less consistent.
Prevents Darumaka from flinching. This is Darumaka’s Hidden Ability in many games.
Darumaka evolves into Darmanitan starting at Level 35. Galarian Darumaka evolves into Galarian Darmanitan when exposed to an Ice Stone.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Darumaka at Level 35
Darumaka’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Standard Darumaka appears in Unova games, while Galarian Darumaka appears in Pokemon Sword as a regional form.
| Game | Where to Find Darumaka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Darumaka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Darumaka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Darumaka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Darumaka had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Darumaka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 4 and Desert Resort. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 4 and Desert Resort. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Desert Resort and Relic Castle. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Desert Resort and Relic Castle. |
| Game | Where to Find Darumaka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Darumaka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Darumaka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Galarian Darumaka is found in Pokemon Sword in areas such as Route 8 and Route 10. Standard Darumaka is not normally found in the wild. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Galarian Darumaka is version-exclusive to Pokemon Sword. Standard Darumaka is not normally found in the wild. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Darumaka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME when supported. Darumaka is not normally found in Paldea. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME when supported. Darumaka is not normally found in Paldea. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Darumaka |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Galarian Darumaka is Darumaka’s regional form from the Galar region. Unlike standard Darumaka, it is an Ice-type Pokemon and follows a different evolution method.
Category
Zen Charm Pokemon
Type
Ice
Height
2’4″
Weight
88.2 lbs
Galarian Darumaka evolves into Galarian Darmanitan when exposed to an Ice Stone. This form is especially important to include on Darumaka pages because it changes Darumaka’s type, ability profile and evolution path.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Darumaka. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Darumaka is a Fire-type Pokemon. Galarian Darumaka is an Ice-type regional form.
Standard Darumaka is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves.
Darumaka evolves into Darmanitan starting at Level 35. Galarian Darumaka evolves into Galarian Darmanitan with an Ice Stone.
Darumaka’s abilities are Hustle and Inner Focus. Galarian Darumaka is commonly associated with Hustle as well.
Darumaka’s best moves often include Flare Blitz, Fire Punch, Flame Charge, Superpower, Rock Slide, Facade, Zen Headbutt and Overheat.
Darumaka can hit hard for an unevolved Pokemon thanks to Hustle, but it usually becomes much stronger after evolving into Darmanitan.
Darumaka is usually found in desert areas in Unova games, while Galarian Darumaka appears in Pokemon Sword.
Yes. Galarian Darumaka is Darumaka’s Ice-type regional form from the Galar region.
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