Shadow Darumaka

Shadow Darumaka is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,442 CP and is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fire Fang / Fire Punch. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Darumaka Stats and Max CP

153 ATK
86 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1630 CP
Lvl 40
1442 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1030 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
823 CP
Lvl 15 Research
618 CP

Shadow Darumaka's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
Little CupLittle Cup
Great LeagueGreat League

Shadow Darumaka Type Chart

Shadow Darumaka takes increased damage from:Shadow Darumaka takes increased damage from:

GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Darumaka takes reduced damage from:Shadow Darumaka takes reduced damage from:

BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Shadow Darumaka best moveset

Moves

Fire Fang + Fire Punch

Shadow Darumaka's best Fire-type moveset is Fire Fang / Fire Punch, with 9.37 DPS and 77.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Darumaka ranks #162 (E Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
1.FireFire FangFireFire Punch7.219.3777.7
2.FireFire FangFireFlame Charge6.618.5971.2
3.NormalTackleFireFire Punch6.218.0766.8
4.NormalTackleFireFlame Charge5.707.4161.4
5.NormalTackleNormalFrustration00.100
6.FireFire FangNormalFrustration00.100

Fast Attacks

  • FireFire Fang1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Fang
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Fire Fang has no special effects.
    See Fire Fang details page ↗
  • NormalTackle550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Tackle has no special effects.
    See Tackle details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireFlame Charge70334.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Flame Charge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window3.1s - 3.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Flame Charge details page ↗
  • FireFire Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Fire Punch has no special effects.
    See Fire Punch details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Darumaka's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Darumaka's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Darumaka has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Darumaka CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Darumaka reaches a maximum of 1,442 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 726–823 CP, rising to 907–1,030 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 576–618 CP.

Max CPMax CP1442 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch576 CP - 618 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs768 CP - 823 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids726 CP - 823 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
907 CP - 1030 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Darumaka Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
120 CP263 CP3107 CP
4150 CP5194 CP6238 CP
7281 CP8325 CP9368 CP
10412 CP11453 CP12494 CP
13535 CP14576 CP15618 CP
16659 CP17700 CP18741 CP
19782 CP20823 CP21865 CP
22906 CP23947 CP24988 CP
251030 CP261071 CP271112 CP
281153 CP291194 CP301236 CP
311256 CP321277 CP331297 CP
341318 CP351339 CP361359 CP
371380 CP381400 CP391421 CP
401442 CP411460 CP421478 CP
431497 CP441515 CP451534 CP
461553 CP471572 CP481591 CP
491610 CP501630 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#554
Height0.6 m
Weight37.5 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate9%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
DarumakaDarumaka
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
Standard Mode Darmanitan (Standard)Standard Mode Darmanitan
  • Darumaka evolves into Standard Mode Darmanitan which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Darumaka
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Darumaka

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Darumaka's Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Darumaka.

Fire Fire

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Darumaka Candy360 Shadow Darumaka Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Darumaka Candy12 Shadow Darumaka Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Darumaka Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Darumaka Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Darumaka Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Darumaka Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Darumaka Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Darumaka Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Darumaka Candy-

Shadow Darumaka Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Darumaka from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Darumaka in Pokémon GO.

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Darumaka

Shadow Darumaka high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Darumaka. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Darumaka Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Darumaka Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackWhen its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.
WhiteDarumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
Black 2, White 2When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100° F.
X, Omega RubyDarumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
Y, Alpha SapphireWhen it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
SwordIt derives its power from fire burning inside its body. If the fire dwindles, this Pokémon will immediately fall asleep.
ShieldThis popular symbol of good fortune will never fall over in its sleep, no matter how it’s pushed or pulled.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Darumaka’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire-type Pokémon, Shadow Darumaka is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Darumaka in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Darumaka in Pokémon GO are Fire Fang and Fire Punch. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.372 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 77.661.

How does Shadow Darumaka perform in Raids?

Shadow Darumaka's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Darumaka rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Shadow Darumaka is an E-Tier Fire-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Darumaka?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Darumaka: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Delphox.

What is Shadow Darumaka’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Darumaka’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1442 CP and 1630 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Darumaka be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Darumaka can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Darumaka Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Darumaka cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.