# Darmanitan - OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 92.908%
- **Earthquake**: 89.825%
- **Superpower**: 75.201%
- **U-turn**: 58.021%
- **Rock Slide**: 56.452%
- **Fire Punch**: 7.989%
- **Other**: 19.604%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 99.950%
- **Zen Mode**: 0.050%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 52.618%
- **Choice Band**: 38.277%
- **Salac Berry**: 4.647%
- **Other**: 4.457%

## Common Teammates
- **Rotom-Wash**: 40.898%
- **Magearna**: 38.193%
- **Victini**: 36.803%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 34.315%
- **Torkoal**: 33.380%
- **Tapu Lele**: 33.120%

## FAQ for Darmanitan in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Darmanitan?
Darmanitan is frequently paired with Rotom-Wash, Magearna, Victini, Mawile-Mega. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 82.600% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Darmanitan?
Darmanitan is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (99.950%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (52.618%).

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

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