Darumaka
Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.
What Darumaka's stats tell us
With base stats of 153 Attack, 86 Defense and 172 Stamina (a total of 411), Darumaka has a stamina-heavy spread that trades Defense for a big HP pool. That puts its ceiling at a max CP of 1,630 at level 50.
Stats
Type Chart
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Fire Fang (13 DPS), while Tackle generates energy the fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Raid Guide
Darumaka as Raid Boss
1-Star Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableDarumaka is currently available as a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Darumaka from raids will have 823 CP at level 20, or 1030 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
Best Counters to Beat Darumaka
Darumaka is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Darumaka
Darumaka can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Darumaka is currently available as a 1-Star Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (823 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (1030 CP).
A Shadow version of Darumaka is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Darumaka knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Darumaka as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Darumaka Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Darumaka in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Darumaka from raids or eggs will show 823 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Darumaka is a Fire-type Pokemon with a stat total of 411. With its bulk spread of 86 Defense and 172 Stamina, Darumaka has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Ground, Rock, Water-type moves when using Darumaka. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Darumaka's performance.
Darumaka's moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.
Should I Invest in Darumaka?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Collector's Pick
Darumaka is a Fire-type Pokemon with base stats of 153/86/172 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 1,630. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Darumaka may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Darumaka deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.