# Darmanitan - XY Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 99.995%
- **U-turn**: 99.962%
- **Superpower**: 83.285%
- **Toxic**: 80.407%
- **Rock Slide**: 16.202%
- **Earthquake**: 14.026%
- **Other**: 6.122%

## Common Abilities
- **Sheer Force**: 100.000%
- **Zen Mode**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 96.818%
- **Other**: 3.182%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 83.816%
- **Volcarona**: 78.728%
- **Heatran**: 78.285%
- **Victini**: 78.282%
- **Infernape**: 78.232%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 12.031%

## FAQ for Darmanitan in xy-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Darmanitan?
Darmanitan is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-Y, Volcarona, Heatran, Victini. 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 99.675% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Darmanitan?
Darmanitan is most effectively run with the ability **Sheer Force** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (96.818%).

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

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