Darumaka
Fire-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Darmanitan (Standard) for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Fire Fang Fire Punch
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fire Punch costs 33 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Darumaka takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 411
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 823 CP
Darumaka moves
2 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch Best STAB | Fire | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | Fire | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Costumes & special forms 2
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Darumaka raid guide
Best counters against Darumaka
How to get Darumaka
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Darumaka 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 | 33 | 1,246 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 33 | 1,349 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 788 | 844 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 980 | 1,050 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 788 | 844 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 595 | 638 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 788 | 844 |
Is Darumaka good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Darumaka has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (86 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy.
- Shadow Darumaka deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- 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 | 20 |
| Lv 2 | 63 |
| Lv 3 | 107 |
| Lv 4 | 150 |
| Lv 5 | 194 |
| Lv 6 | 238 |
| Lv 7 | 281 |
| Lv 8 | 325 |
| Lv 9 | 368 |
| Lv 10 | 412 |
| Lv 11 | 453 |
| Lv 12 | 494 |
| Lv 13 | 535 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 576 |
| Lv 15 | 618 |
| Lv 16 | 659 |
| Lv 17 | 700 |
| Lv 18 | 741 |
| Lv 19 | 782 |
| Lv 20 | 823 |
| Lv 21 | 865 |
| Lv 22 | 906 |
| Lv 23 | 947 |
| Lv 24 | 988 |
| Lv 25 | 1,030 |
| Lv 26 | 1,071 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,112 |
| Lv 28 | 1,153 |
| Lv 29 | 1,194 |
| Lv 30 | 1,236 |
| Lv 31 | 1,256 |
| Lv 32 | 1,277 |
| Lv 33 | 1,297 |
| Lv 34 | 1,318 |
| Lv 35 | 1,339 |
| Lv 36 | 1,359 |
| Lv 37 | 1,380 |
| Lv 38 | 1,400 |
| Lv 39 | 1,421 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,442 |
| Lv 41 | 1,460 |
| Lv 42 | 1,478 |
| Lv 43 | 1,497 |
| Lv 44 | 1,515 |
| Lv 45 | 1,534 |
| Lv 46 | 1,553 |
| Lv 47 | 1,572 |
| Lv 48 | 1,591 |
| Lv 49 | 1,610 |
| Lv 50 | 1,630 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0554
- Height
- 0.60 m
- Weight
- 37.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0554_POKEMON_DARUMAKA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Darumaka in Pokemon GO?
Darumaka's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Fire Punch (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Darumaka's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Darumaka 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 Darumaka's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Darumaka reaches 1,630 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,442 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Darumaka?
A perfect 15/15/15 Darumaka shows 823 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,030 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.
Is Shadow Darumaka better than regular Darumaka?
Shadow Darumaka deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Darumaka in Pokemon GO?
Darumaka spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Darumaka be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Darumaka 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.