Name origin

daruma
daruma doll, a traditional Japanese doll
makka
Japanese for ‘red/crimson’


Darumaka artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 554
Type Fire
Species Zen Charm Pokémon
Height 2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight 82.7 lbs (37.5 kg)
Abilities Hustle
Inner Focus (Dream World)
Local № 060 (Black, White)
102 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Darumakka

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack
Catch rate 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 63
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

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Darumaka stats

The base stats for Darumaka are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 70
250 - 344
Attack 90
166 - 306
Defense 45
85 - 207
Sp. Atk 15
31 - 141
Sp. Def 45
85 - 207
Speed 50
94 - 218
Total 315

Pokedex descriptions

Black When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.
White Darumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
Black 2
White 2
When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100° F.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Darumaka learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
3 RolloutRockPhysical3090
6 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
9 RageNormalPhysical20100
11 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
14 HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
17 UproarNormalSpecial90100
19 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
22 Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
25 Work UpNormalStatus--
27 ThrashNormalPhysical120100
30 Belly DrumNormalStatus--
33 Flare BlitzFirePhysical120100
35 TauntDarkStatus-100
39 SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
42 OverheatFireSpecial14090

Egg moves

Darumaka learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Darumaka egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Take DownNormalPhysical9085
Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
Flame WheelFirePhysical60100
EndureNormalStatus--
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
EncoreNormalStatus-100
Focus PunchFightingPhysical150100
YawnNormalStatus--
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical10090

Move Tutor moves

Darumaka can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
UproarNormalSpecial90100
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
EndeavorNormalPhysical-100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Moves learnt by HM

Darumaka is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Darumaka is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
35 FlamethrowerFireSpecial95100
38 Fire BlastFireSpecial12085
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Flame ChargeFirePhysical50100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
50 OverheatFireSpecial14090
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
59 IncinerateFireSpecial30100
61 Will-O-WispFireStatus-75
74 Gyro BallSteelPhysical-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
83 Work UpNormalStatus--
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Darumaka sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Darumaka normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Darumaka shiny sprite

See all Darumaka sprites


Where to find Darumaka

White
Black
Route 4, Desert Resort
Black 2
White 2
Route 4, Desert Resort

Answers to Darumaka questions