Darmanitan (Pokémon)

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Darmanitan (Japanese: ヒヒダルマ Hihidaruma) is a introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from starting at level 35.
Darmanitan has the ability to change forms during battle, depending on its Ability and current . If it has as its Ability, it changes from Standard Mode into Zen Mode when its HP drops to or below half in . It will only be in Zen Mode while in battle. When it enters Zen Mode, it is dual-type .
In Galar, Darmanitan has an regional form. It evolves from Darumaka when exposed to an Ice Stone. When it enters Zen Mode, it is dual-type .
==Biology==
In its normal state, Darmanitan is a mainly red, squat ape-like . It has long, bushy flame eyebrows that curl at the base, and round, black-ringed eyes. The upper portion of its tan face is separated from the lower portion by a diagonal red stripe, and its large mouth sports spiked teeth. All these facial features give the impression of a manic or angered expression. Its head has no discernible neck to distinguish it from the rest of the body and its rounded back, which culminates in a stubby tail. It has long arms with spiky hair fringes on the wrists and large tan hands, with a similar arrangement for its hind limbs. Additionally, Darmanitan has three tan ovals on its underside and two wavy lines on its back. 
In its normal state, it has immense physical strength; a single punch can destroy a dump truck. Its power level scales with the temperature of its internal fire, which can be as hot as 2,500 °F (1,400 °C). Darmanitan has a long lifespan as one was recorded living for 2,500 years while sleeping in Zen Mode around Relic Castle.
===Forms===
Darmanitan can change from its normal state, called Standard Mode, into Zen Mode. Darmanitan can change into a different version called Galarian Zen Mode.
;Zen Mode
During Zen Mode, which is accessed by Darmanitan with the hidden Ability , its red fur and tan skin changes blue as it bears the resemblance of a Daruma doll. Its eyes turn blank, and its limbs fuse with its body, rendering them immobile. It also only has three toes, as opposed to normal Darmanitan having five. 
In this state, it is hard as a rock. As it is rendered immobile, it enters a meditative trance to sharpen its mind, using it as strength emotionally and spiritually to battle and to perform everyday activities such as gather and eat food.
====Galarian Darmanitan====
Darmanitan has a regional form: Galarian Darmanitan.
Galarian Darmanitan has blue skin and a thicker coat than Unovan Darmanitan. Its fur is white, and is adorned with several ice gems; on its face, its fur makes the shape of a beard. Atop its head is a giant snowball that resembles an afro, which is also dotted with several ice crystals.
Galarian Darmanitan's biology is the result of it adapting to the cold of the Galar region. It develops an organ that produces cold air, while its flame sac becomes dormant. This also causes its nature to change, from a belligerent personality to a gentle and timid one. It becomes so timid that it will pretend to be a snowman when it senses humans nearby. It uses the snowball on its head to store food and other things it finds, preserving them for later. When in battle, it freezes its giant snowball in order to release powerful headbutts.
;Galarian Zen Mode
Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan resembles a snowman. Its false "head", located above its actual head, has glowing red-yellow eyes, a warped smile, and a flame sticking out at the center as its "carrot nose". Its face sports blank white eyes surrounded by a red mask-like pattern, and an angry grin showing razor-sharp teeth. Its hands become larger and orange, resembling mittens, and it has additional glowing red-yellow spots on its belly. 
When Galarian Darmanitan enters Zen Mode, its dormant flame sac reignites back to life. This causes Galarian Darmanitan's disposition to change into a maddened rampaging state. It hops around in battle and unleashes fire everywhere without any care for its surroundings, nor if its body starts to melt, making it a threat to others and itself. It will continue rampaging indiscriminately until its rage is completely gone.Galarian Darmanitan | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
;Signature Abilities 
Darmanitan and its Galarian form are the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability. Galarian Darmanitan is also the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
	
	
	
	
===Evolution===
Darmanitan evolves from .
 Darmanitan evolves from Galarian Darumaka.
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Galarian Darmanitan
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Detective Pikachu Returns: is one of the Pokémon that can ride during the game to help him out during a case. He can use his great strength to smash through obstacles, such as boulders or crates.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Standard Mode=====
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=====Galarian Standard Mode=====
Galarian Darmanitan has the same base stats as Unovan Darmanitan in its Standard Mode.
=====Galarian Zen Mode=====
===Type effectiveness===
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===Learnset===
Darmanitan is available in .
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===Side game data===
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===Form data===
If Darmanitan has as its Ability, it changes from Standard Mode into Zen Mode when its drops to or below half in s. It will only be in Zen Mode while in battle.
Standard Mode Darmanitan is and red in color. Zen Mode Darmanitan is -type and blue in color. Galarian Darmanitan is and white in color with blue accents, while Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan is -type and white in color with red accents.
The original two forms have different stats, such that Zen Mode Darmanitan swaps the Attack and Special Attack of Standard Mode, and has higher defenses but lower Speed. On the other hand, Galarian Darmanitan, in its Zen Mode, simply has increased Attack and Speed compared to its Standard Mode.
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Goh's Darmanitan=====
In Raid Battle in The Ruins!, a Darmanitan was a guardian of the Colossus Ruins at the Desert Resort. Goh caught it after it was awakened. He later used Darmanitan in a Raid Battle against a , which he also caught after it was defeated.
=====Other=====
Darmanitan debuted in Saving Darmanitan From the Bell! alongside two Darumaka. Darmanitan and the Darumaka lived in a clock tower. When the tower started to break, Darmanitan stopped the loose bell from collapsing. However, due to fatigue, it transformed into its and used to keep the bell in midair, while the Darumaka stole food to keep its energy up.
In Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!, Bianca's father used a Darmanitan in a battle against . It battled and came out victorious. It had the nickname of Red Flash Darmanitan, and both its Zen Mode and Standard Mode were featured.
In Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!, a 's Darmanitan was recruited by Officer Jenny to deal with a they believed had deliberately damaged a power plant.
In Jostling for the Junior Cup!, Burgundy's Darmanitan battled Trip's Serperior and lost.
In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, Davy used a Darmanitan to free a that was trapped inside a building. It later teamed up with Virgil's to melt the ice away from the frozen building.
A Darmanitan debuted in Chasing to the Finish!, under the ownership of Sterling.
====Minor appearances====
In A Venipede Stampede!, a Trainer's Darmanitan was used in an attempt to stop a swarm of .
In a flashback in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, multiple Darmanitan once lived at the now-relocated Sword of the Vale.
In Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!, Scooter's Darmanitan battled Luke's in the first round of the Club Battle and lost.
In a flashback in Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!, a wild tried to recruit a Darmanitan in an effort to reclaim its den.
In A Maractus Musical!, three Zen Mode Darmanitan participated in the Pokémon Performance Competition.
A Darmanitan appeared in Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1 and Part 2.
A Trainer's Darmanitan appeared in Climbing the Tower of Success!.
In A Unova League Evolution!, Dino's Darumaka was revealed to have evolved into a Darmanitan. It was used in Dino's battle against Katharine.
A Trainer's Darmanitan appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!.
A Darmanitan appeared in a fantasy or a flashback in The Journalist from Another Region!.
Two Trainers' Darmanitan appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth!, with one appearing in a flashback. They were among the Pokémon attending the Wela Fire Festival.
Five Zen Mode Darmanitan appeared in Raid Battle in The Ruins!.
A Galarian Darmanitan appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Generations===
In The Adventure, six Zen Mode Darmanitan were near the Relic Castle.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Darmanitan appeared in its Standard Mode in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Melony.
A Trainer's Galarian Darmanitan appeared in its Zen Mode in The Gathering of Stars.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Darmanitan briefly appeared in a flashback The Plan as one of the Pokémon that N had befriended while living in a forest as a child.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Two Darmanitan appeared in their Zen Mode in To Make a Musical.
In Listening to Pokémon, has a male Darmanitan, which participated in the awakening of . Later, he had a with Alder and lost to his despite having the type advantage and using .
A Darmanitan first appeared in Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day, under the ownership of Melony.
===Pokémon Journeys===
Goh a Darmanitan prior to Kicking It from Here into Tomorrow!, just like in the animated series.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Darmanitan appeared in .
===Pokémon RéBURST===
Ryouga and Miruto were pushed into the home of some Darmanitan by Yappy so he could get pictures of Ryouga's Burst form. After finding out the Darmanitan were protecting some sick , they healed them and left.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* No other has the same type combination as Zen Mode Darmanitan.
* Galarian Darmanitan is the first regional form to have an additional form.
** This also makes Darmanitan the only Pokémon with an additional form to have a regional form that also has an additional form.
* Unovan Zen Mode Darmanitan is the only alternate form revealed during Generation V that does not appear in .
* Unovan Zen Mode Darmanitan is tied with for the lowest base stat of all Pokémon.
** It is also the only Fire-type Pokémon.
* Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan has the highest base stat of all Pokémon.
* Despite its stat being its lowest stat, Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan awards Special Attack EVs when defeated.
===Origin===
Darmanitan is based on a , and its typing is inspired by the traditional . The Daruma dolls burned at the ceremony that Darmanitan's designer attended happened to resemble s, which inspired its gorilla-like appearance.Nintendo Dream Vol. 204, April 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava) It may also be based on the adage of the — "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" — as Darmanitan in their Zen Mode have their eyes become blank, their mouths shut tightly and their ears covered, sitting patiently in contrast to their bold posture in their Standard Mode. Its Zen Mode may be based on , achieving enlightenment. The varying presence of pupils between its Standard and Zen Modes reflects the practice of painting in the , and their symbolic value in relation to goal fulfillment.
 Darmanitan may be a mixture of a , known as 雪だるま yukidaruma in Japanese, and the (also known as the abominable snowman). In its Zen Mode, it resembles a traditional snowman with a instead of the common carrot nose. Furthermore, where its original form draws its origin from , Galarian Darmanitan's design may be influenced by other , with its "beard" and "headpiece" bearing resemblance to those of and elders. Its may be a reference to , the reappearance of an ancestral trait after having been lost through evolutionary change in previous generations.
====Name origin====
Darmanitan may be a combination of (alternate spelling of daruma) and .
Hihidaruma may be a combination of 火 hi (fire), 緋 hi (scarlet), 狒々 hihi (baboon), Daruma, and 火達磨 hidaruma (the state of being on fire).
==In other languages==
Standard Mode
Zen Mode
==Related articles==
* Goh's Darmanitan
* Darmanitan (Detective Pikachu)
* Regional form
* List of Pokémon with form differences
==References==
==External links==
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