# Darmanitan - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Darmanitan in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Darmanitan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Darmanitan
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 99.993%
- **Rock Slide**: 98.404%
- **U-turn**: 96.296%
- **Superpower**: 81.818%
- **Earthquake**: 18.222%
- **Other**: 5.267%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.998%
- **Zen Mode**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 87.370%
- **Life Orb**: 7.359%
- **Choice Band**: 5.255%
- **Other**: 0.017%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales**: 89.502%
- **Victini**: 77.753%
- **Latios**: 73.075%
- **Chansey**: 68.808%
- **Donphan**: 68.443%
- **Excadrill**: 16.911%

## FAQ for Darmanitan in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Darmanitan?
The most common moves for Darmanitan are Flare Blitz, Rock Slide, U-turn, Superpower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Darmanitan?
Darmanitan is frequently paired with Ninetales, Victini, Latios, Chansey. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Darmanitan?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Darmanitan?
The top build for Darmanitan features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 71.075% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Darmanitan?
Darmanitan is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.998%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (87.370%).

### What is the most common role for Darmanitan?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Darmanitan often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Darmanitan?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 140 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Sp. Atk | 30 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Darmanitan on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Darmanitan) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Darmanitan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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