# Darmanitan - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Darmanitan in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Darmanitan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Darmanitan
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Darmanitan.

## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 99.299%
- **U-turn**: 98.831%
- **Superpower**: 88.576%
- **Fire Punch**: 80.803%
- **Earthquake**: 17.406%
- **Other**: 15.084%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.999%
- **Zen Mode**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 97.093%
- **Other**: 2.907%

## Common Teammates
- **Torkoal**: 84.340%
- **Venusaur**: 69.054%
- **Stakataka**: 46.692%
- **Great Tusk**: 44.944%
- **Slither Wing**: 23.873%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 22.514%

## FAQ for Darmanitan in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Darmanitan?
Darmanitan is frequently paired with Torkoal, Venusaur, Stakataka, Great Tusk. 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 83.367% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Darmanitan?
Darmanitan is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.999%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (97.093%).

### 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 gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Darmanitan) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Darmanitan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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