# Darmanitan - OverUsed Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Darmanitan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Darmanitan
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 99.924%
- **U-turn**: 94.988%
- **Earthquake**: 91.213%
- **Rock Slide**: 82.324%
- **Iron Head**: 12.621%
- **Other**: 18.930%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 95.197%
- **Zen Mode**: 4.803%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 83.938%
- **Life Orb**: 6.813%
- **Psychic Seed**: 4.739%
- **Other**: 4.509%

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 65.852%
- **Dragapult**: 62.974%
- **Blissey**: 61.951%
- **Clefable**: 38.560%
- **Dragonite**: 29.229%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 25.436%

## FAQ for Darmanitan in gen8ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Darmanitan?
Darmanitan is frequently paired with Corviknight, Dragapult, Blissey, Clefable. 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 51.186% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Darmanitan?
Darmanitan is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (95.197%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (83.938%).

### 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 gen8ou-1825 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/gen8ou/Darmanitan) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Darmanitan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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