Shadow Darmanitan

Shadow Darmanitan is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Darmanitan has a maximum CP of 3,511. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Darmanitan is Fire Fang and Overheat.

Shadow Darmanitan Stats and Max CP

263 ATK

114 DEF

233 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3511 CP

Lvl 40

3105 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2218 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

1774 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1331 CP

Shadow Darmanitan's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Shadow Darmanitan Type Chart

Shadow Darmanitan takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Rock160.0%

Water160.0%

Shadow Darmanitan takes reduced damage from:

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fire62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Shadow Darmanitan best moveset

Fire Fang + Overheat

Fire Fang

Overheat

The best moveset for Shadow Darmanitan in raids is Fire Fang and Overheat (18.25 DPS, 256.0 TDO).

15 of 15 matches

Data table

1.	Fire Fang	Overheat	15.55	18.25	256.0
2.	Fire Fang	Psychic	14.69	17.25	241.9
3.	Incinerate	Overheat	14.64	17.19	241.1
4.	Incinerate	Psychic	14.18	16.66	233.6
5.	Fire Fang	Focus Blast	14.00	16.45	230.6
6.	Fire Fang	Rock Slide	13.88	16.30	228.6
7.	Tackle	Overheat	13.70	16.09	225.7
8.	Incinerate	Rock Slide	13.40	15.74	220.7

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Fast Attacks

Fire Fang1391.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 9
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.7s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 6

Effects
Fire Fang has no special effects.
See Fire Fang details page ↗
Incinerate32222.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 32
Energy 22
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 0.7s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 20
Energy 20

Effects
Incinerate has no special effects.
See Incinerate details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

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

Damage	13
Energy	9
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.7s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	6

Damage	32
Energy	22
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	0.7s - 2.5s

Damage	20
Energy	20

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Focus Blast1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 3.0s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 75

Effects
Focus Blast has no special effects.
See Focus Blast details page ↗
Overheat1601004.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 160
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Overheat has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
See Overheat details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Psychic95503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗
Rock Slide75502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Rock Slide has no special effects.
See Rock Slide details page ↗

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.0s - 3.5s

Damage	150
Energy	75

Damage	160
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.8s

Damage	130
Energy	55

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Darmanitan can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Darmanitan can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Darmanitan CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Darmanitan maxes out at 3,511 CP. Raid catches are 1,625 to 1,774 CP, or 2,032 to 2,218 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,268 to 1,331 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	3511 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1268 CP - 1331 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1691 CP - 1774 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1625 CP - 1774 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	2032 CP - 2218 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Darmanitan’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	43 CP	2	137 CP	3	231 CP
4	325 CP	5	418 CP	6	512 CP
7	606 CP	8	700 CP	9	793 CP
10	887 CP	11	976 CP	12	1064 CP
13	1153 CP	14	1242 CP	15	1331 CP
16	1419 CP	17	1508 CP	18	1597 CP
19	1685 CP	20	1774 CP	21	1863 CP
22	1952 CP	23	2040 CP	24	2129 CP
25	2218 CP	26	2307 CP	27	2395 CP
28	2484 CP	29	2573 CP	30	2662 CP
31	2706 CP	32	2750 CP	33	2795 CP
34	2839 CP	35	2883 CP	36	2928 CP
37	2972 CP	38	3016 CP	39	3061 CP
40	3105 CP	41	3145 CP	42	3184 CP
43	3224 CP	44	3264 CP	45	3305 CP
46	3345 CP	47	3386 CP	48	3427 CP
49	3469 CP	50	3511 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Darmanitan

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Darmanitan’s Fire-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Darmanitan.

Fire

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#555
Height	1.3 m
Weight	92.9 kg
Region	Generation 5
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	No
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

How to purify Shadow Darmanitan

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Shadow Darmanitan family

Shadow Darmanitan’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Galarian Shadow Darumaka

Galarian Standard Mode Darmanitan

Galarian Standard Mode Shadow Darmanitan

Galarian Zen Mode Darmanitan

Galarian Zen Mode Shadow Darmanitan

Shadow Darumaka

Shadow Darmanitan

Standard Mode Darmanitan

Standard Mode Shadow Darmanitan

Zen Mode Darmanitan

Zen Mode Shadow Darmanitan

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.64 m	0.65 m	1.3 m	1.95 m	2.02 m

Size bounds

Shadow Darmanitan's height ranges from 0.637 m to 2.015 m, with the average being 1.3 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.637 m2′01″	0.65 m2′02″
XS	0.65 m2′02″	0.975 m3′02″
M	0.975 m3′02″	1.625 m5′04″
XL	1.625 m5′04″	1.95 m6′05″
XXL	1.95 m6′05″	2.015 m6′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Darmanitan from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Darmanitan

Shadow Darmanitan high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Darmanitan. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Darmanitan Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Black	Its internal fire burns at 2,500° F, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
White	When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.
Black 2, White 2	When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
X, Omega Ruby	When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
Sword	The thick arms of this hot-blooded Pokémon can deliver punches capable of obliterating a dump truck.
Shield	This Pokémon’s power level rises along with the temperature of its fire, which can reach 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Darmanitan’s best moves are Fire Fang and Overheat, for 18.25 DPS and 256 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Darmanitan’s strengths and weaknesses?

Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

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

Shadow Darmanitan tops out at 3,105 CP at Level 40 and 3,511 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Darmanitan be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Darmanitan can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Darmanitan Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Darmanitan cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Darmanitan?

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

Shadow Darmanitan Stats and Max CP

Shadow Darmanitan's Tier Ranking

Shadow Darmanitan Type Chart

Shadow Darmanitan takes increased damage from:

Shadow Darmanitan takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

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Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Shadow Darmanitan family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Darmanitan

Shadow Darmanitan high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Darmanitan’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Darmanitan be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Darmanitan Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Darmanitan?

Overview and stats

Shadow Darmanitan Stats and Max CP

Shadow Darmanitan's Tier Ranking

Shadow Darmanitan Type Chart

Shadow Darmanitan takes increased damage from:

Shadow Darmanitan takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Shadow Darmanitan family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Darmanitan

Shadow Darmanitan high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Darmanitan’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Shadow Darmanitan be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Darmanitan Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Darmanitan?