Competitive Information for Darmanitan [X/Y]
Fire
Abilities:
This Pokemon's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
If Darmanitan, at end of turn changes Mode to Standard if > 1/2 max HP, else Zen.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Darmanitan? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Darmanitan, a brilliant Pokémon that excels with Fire typing! Darmanitan is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Darmanitan's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- U-turn
When it comes to single battles, Darmanitan shines as a terrific Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. Choice Scarf will increase Darmanitan's speed by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Sheer Force, Darmanitan's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Darmanitan switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 36 Def / 40 SpD / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Punch
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Return / Strength
- Earthquake
Darmanitan stands out as an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with intense physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Darmanitan from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Darmanitan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Darmanitan. With Sheer Force, Darmanitan's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ 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 Darmanitan's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Darmanitan'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 great amount of damage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz
- Belly Drum
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
Dominating single battles, Darmanitan is a stupendous Physical Tank. This moveset was created to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Life Orb boosts the power of Darmanitan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Darmanitan. With Sheer Force, Darmanitan's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Belly Drum is a status move (Darmanitan loses 50% max hp; This also maximizes Darmanitan's attack stat).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Air Balloon
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 246 Atk / 12 Spe
Moveset:
- Flame Charge
- Sleep Talk
- Belly Drum
- Rest
Darmanitan excels as popular Physical Tank during single battles. This moveset is formulated to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Darmanitan is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Sheer Force, Darmanitan's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Darmanitan must be asleep. Uses another known move).
◆ Belly Drum is a status move (Darmanitan loses 50% max hp; This also maximizes Darmanitan's attack stat).
◆ Rest is a status move (Darmanitan sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Darmanitan? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Focus Sash
Ability: Sheer Force
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 36 Def / 40 SpD / 180 Spe
Moveset:
- Flare Blitz / Fire Punch
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
Prepare for double battles with Darmanitan as a first-rate Physical Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Darmanitan from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Darmanitan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. However, Sheer Force negates the recoil damage from Life Orb while still increasing the damage from both it's ability and the orb making it an amazing item for Darmanitan. With Sheer Force, Darmanitan's attacks with secondary effects have 1.3x power; nullifies the effects.
◆ Fire Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Darmanitan's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Darmanitan's speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Darmanitan can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 Darmanitan.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Darmanitan can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Darmanitan
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Ability: Sheer force + Item: Life orb
- 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
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Bulldoze
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fire Punch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Flame Charge
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Flame Wheel
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Flamethrower
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Flare Blitz
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fling
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Headbutt
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Power-Up Punch
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Psychic
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Smash
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Secret Power
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Snore
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Tomb
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Focus Blast
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fire Blast
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Heat Wave
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Rock Slide
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Zen Headbutt
- Ability: Sheer Force + Additional Effect Move: Fire Fang
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Darmanitan's stats
- Belly Drum
- Bulk Up
- Flame Charge
- Power-Up Punch
- Rage
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Darmanitan
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Darmanitan in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Darmanitan's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
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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