Darmanitan (Standard)
Fire-type, Generation 5. Ranked #6 among Fire-type raid attackers (Tier A). #50 in Ultra League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Fire Fang Overheat 19.1 DPS
- Ultra League
- Fire Fang Overheat 58.53% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Overheat costs 100 energy for 160 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Darmanitan (Standard) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 610
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,774 CP
Darmanitan (Standard) moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Fang Best STAB | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Incinerate STAB | Fire | 32 | 22 | 2.5s | 12.8 | 8.8 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Overheat Best STAB | Fire | 160 | 100 | 4.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Fang | Fire | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Incinerate | Fire | 20 | 20 | 4 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Overheat | Fire | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Darmanitan (Standard) runs Fire Fang with Overheat — 19.1 DPS and 469 TDO as a Fire-type attacker. It also covers the Rock slot with Fire Fang and Rock Slide.
In Ultra League it runs Fire Fang and Overheat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Rankings
Where Darmanitan (Standard) places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | #6 | A | 19.1 | 469 | Fire Fang Overheat |
| Rock | #11 | B | 16.1 | 395 | Fire Fang Rock Slide |
| Normal | #14 | B | 16.4 | 403 | Tackle Overheat |
| Psychic | #17 | C | 17.0 | 417 | Fire Fang Psychic |
| Fighting | #18 | C | 17.2 | 421 | Fire Fang Focus Blast |
| Normal | #27 | D | 14.6 | 359 | Tackle Overheat |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #50 | A | 58.53% | Fire Fang Overheat | 0/14/14 |
Evolution
Family
Costumes & special forms 2
Raids
- Status
- Darmanitan (Standard) is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Darmanitan (Standard)
Use Darmanitan (Standard) against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Darmanitan (Standard)
- Evolve from
- Darumaka · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Darmanitan (Standard) knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 78 | 2,684 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 78 | 2,906 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,733 | 1,818 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,156 | 2,262 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,733 | 1,818 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,310 | 1,375 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,733 | 1,818 |
Is Darmanitan (Standard) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Darmanitan (Standard) is a Tier A Fire-type attacker at rank #6, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (263), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 43 |
| Lv 2 | 137 |
| Lv 3 | 231 |
| Lv 4 | 325 |
| Lv 5 | 418 |
| Lv 6 | 512 |
| Lv 7 | 606 |
| Lv 8 | 700 |
| Lv 9 | 793 |
| Lv 10 | 887 |
| Lv 11 | 976 |
| Lv 12 | 1,064 |
| Lv 13 | 1,153 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,242 |
| Lv 15 | 1,331 |
| Lv 16 | 1,419 |
| Lv 17 | 1,508 |
| Lv 18 | 1,597 |
| Lv 19 | 1,685 |
| Lv 20 | 1,774 |
| Lv 21 | 1,863 |
| Lv 22 | 1,952 |
| Lv 23 | 2,040 |
| Lv 24 | 2,129 |
| Lv 25 | 2,218 |
| Lv 26 | 2,307 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,395 |
| Lv 28 | 2,484 |
| Lv 29 | 2,573 |
| Lv 30 | 2,662 |
| Lv 31 | 2,706 |
| Lv 32 | 2,750 |
| Lv 33 | 2,795 |
| Lv 34 | 2,839 |
| Lv 35 | 2,883 |
| Lv 36 | 2,928 |
| Lv 37 | 2,972 |
| Lv 38 | 3,016 |
| Lv 39 | 3,061 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,105 |
| Lv 41 | 3,145 |
| Lv 42 | 3,184 |
| Lv 43 | 3,224 |
| Lv 44 | 3,264 |
| Lv 45 | 3,305 |
| Lv 46 | 3,345 |
| Lv 47 | 3,386 |
| Lv 48 | 3,427 |
| Lv 49 | 3,469 |
| Lv 50 | 3,511 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0555
- Form
- Standard
- Height
- 1.30 m
- Weight
- 92.90 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0555_POKEMON_DARMANITAN_STANDARD
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Darmanitan (Standard) in Pokemon GO?
Darmanitan (Standard)'s best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Overheat (charged), worth 19.1 DPS as a Fire-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Darmanitan (Standard)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Darmanitan (Standard) takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Darmanitan (Standard)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Darmanitan (Standard) reaches 3,511 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,105 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Darmanitan (Standard) good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Darmanitan (Standard) is ranked #50 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 58.53% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Ultra League is 0/14/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Darmanitan (Standard) bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Darmanitan (Standard)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Darmanitan (Standard) shows 1,774 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,218 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Darmanitan (Standard) in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Darumaka (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Darmanitan (Standard) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Darmanitan (Standard) depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.