Where can I find Zen Darmanitan in SoulGold?

Zen Darmanitan cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Zen Darmanitan?

Zen Darmanitan is a fire/psychic-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Zen Darmanitan learn in SoulGold?

Zen Darmanitan can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Darmanitanin Pokémon SoulGold

firepsychic

4 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Blazing Pokémon

When one is injured in a fierce battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

4 Forms Available

Type

FirePsychic

Dex

#555

Abilities

Sheer Force(Primary)

Trades effects for power.

Zen Mode(Secondary)

Transforms at half HP.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

189

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5fighting ×0.5psychic ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Forms

Normal,Zen,Galarstandard,Galarzen

Evolution Chain

Darumaka

Base form

Darumaka (Galarian)

Base form

→

Darmanitan

Level up Darumaka to Lv. 35

→

Darmanitan (Galarstandard)

Use Ice Stone on Darumaka

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How to Obtain

This form of Darmanitan isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Darmanitan. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×ground2×rock2×ghost2×dark2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Darmanitan resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×fighting0.5×psychic0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Darmanitan, either offensively or defensively.

Houndour

darkfire

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Houndoom

darkfire

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Tyranitar

rockdark

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Carvanha

waterdark

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Sharpedo

waterdark

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Deino

darkdragon

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Zweilous

darkdragon

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Hydreigon

darkdragon

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Greninja

waterdark

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Incineroar

firedark

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Chi-Yu

darkfire

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Roaring Moon

dragondark

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Umbreon

dark

2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic

2×Good

Murkrow

darkflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic

2×Good

Sableye

darkghost

2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic

2×Good

Absol

dark

2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic

2×Good

Honchkrow

darkflying

2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic

2×Good

Spiritomb

ghostdark

2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic

2×Good

Drapion

poisondark

2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic

2×Good

Darkrai

dark

2× STAB damage • Immune to psychic

2×Good

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Base Stats

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Also in

This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.

darmanitan in Heart & Soul
firepsychic

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Darmanitanin Pokémon SoulGold

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