Type matchups
Damage Darumaka takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Darumaka has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 15
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 315
Darumaka has a base stat total of 315, higher than 20% of Pokémon. With Attack (90) well above Sp. Atk (15), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 45 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Darumaka can have the abilities Hustle and Inner Focus.
How to beat Darumaka
Darumaka takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Darumaka is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Darumaka → Darmanitan) and evolves into Darmanitan.
Best counters to Darumaka
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Darumaka weak to?
As a Fire type, Darumaka takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Darumaka resistant to?
Darumaka resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Darumaka?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Darumaka with super-effective attacks.