Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Darumaka [Black/White]
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Weakness Chart for Fire-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
2x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Darumaka? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Darumaka, a phenomenal Pokémon that excels with Fire typing! Darumaka is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Darumaka below and optimize your gameplay!
Species: Darumaka Item: Shell Bell / Wide Lens Ability: Hustle Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 80 Hp / 252 Atk / 88 Def / 88 SpD Moveset: - Flare Blitz / Fire Punch - Superpower / Hammer Arm - Return / Strength - Zen Headbutt
Physical Sweeper Darumaka (Hustle)
Taking on single battles? Darumaka is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with brute physical attacks. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Darumaka's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Darumaka recover from the recoil damage it may take from Flare Blitz. With Hustle, Darumaka's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Darumaka). ◆ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target). ◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Darumaka's attack and defense by 1 stage). ◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Darumaka's speed by 1 stage). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage. ◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Darumaka? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Darumaka Item: Shell Bell / Wide Lens Ability: Hustle Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 80 Hp / 252 Atk / 88 Def / 88 SpD Moveset: - Flare Blitz / Fire Punch - Rock Slide / Rock Tomb - Superpower / Hammer Arm - Return / Strength
Doubles Physical Sweeper Darumaka (Hustle)
In double battles, Darumaka is known as a remarkable Physical Sweeper. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical moves. Wide Lens will help improve the accuracy of Darumaka's moves. This is important since it's Hustle ability lowers the accuracy of it's moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Darumaka recover from the recoil damage it may take from Flare Blitz. With Hustle, Darumaka's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
◆ Flare Blitz is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Fire-type move (has 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws Darumaka). ◆ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target). ◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 50-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage). ◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Darumaka's attack and defense by 1 stage). ◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Darumaka's speed by 1 stage). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Darumaka can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Darumaka.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Darumaka can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Darumaka
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Belly drum + Rest
Moves: Endure + Endeavor
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Yawn + Protect
Ability: Hustle + Item: Blunder policy
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Darumaka's stats
Belly Drum
Flame Charge
Rage
Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Darumaka
Protect
Rest
Taunt
Toxic
U-turn
Common Effort Values for Darumaka in Black and White
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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