Zen-Mode

Zen Mode is a unique and intriguing ability exclusive to Darmanitan's Zen Mode form. This ability activates when Darmanitan's HP drops below 50%, causing it to switch from its Standard Mode to its Zen Mode. Here's a detailed explanation of its effects and some interesting facts:

Effects

  1. Stat Changes:
  2. When Zen Mode activates, Darmanitan undergoes a significant change in its base stats. Its Attack drops, but its Special Attack, Defense, and Special Defense stats increase considerably.
  3. This transformation also boosts its HP and turns it into a more balanced Pokémon, capable of taking hits and dealing Special-based damage.

  4. Type Change:

  5. In its Standard Mode, Darmanitan is a pure Fire-type.
  6. Upon entering Zen Mode, it becomes a Fire/Psychic-type, which grants it new STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) move options and changes its weaknesses and resistances. For instance, it gains

Effects

Flavor Texts

Pokémon with the Zen-Mode ability

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Darmanitan-Standard

555 - Fire

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Darmanitan-Zen

10017 - Fire, Psychic

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Darmanitan-Galar-Standard

10177 - Ice

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Darmanitan-Galar-Zen

10178 - Ice, Fire