darmanitan-galar-zen

darmanitan-galar-zen

Attributes

  • Species: Darmanitan
  • Base Experience: 189
  • Height: 17
  • Weight: 1200
  • Is Default: False
  • Order: 676
  • Base Happiness: 70
  • Capture Rate: 60
  • Color: Red
  • Egg Groups: Ground
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Quadruped

Stats

  • HP
    105
  • Attack
    160
  • Defense
    55
  • Special Attack
    30
  • Special Defense
    55
  • Speed
    135

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Darmanitan Galar Zen is an Ice/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.

Type: Ice/Fire

Abilities:

  • Gorilla Tactics (Primary Ability): Increases its Attack stat by 50% but only allows it to use the first move selected.
  • Zen Mode (Hidden Ability): Changes its type and stats when its HP drops below 50%.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Darmanitan Galar Zen form is a snowman-like, bipedal Pokémon with a fiery core.
  • It has a large, round body covered in icy blue fur.
  • The face is serene and peaceful, with closed eyes symbolizing its meditative state.
  • Its hands and feet are encased in ice, resembling the snowy exterior of a snow creature.
  • Flames emanate from its head when in its Zen Mode, representing its dual fire and ice nature.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Found in the snowy regions of Galar, particularly in areas with a cold climate.
  • Known for its meditative and calm demeanor in Zen Mode, contrasting its aggressive nature in its standard form.
  • Often seen in areas with extreme weather conditions where it can maintain its icy form.
  • Its Zen Mode triggers a shift in personality, becoming more strategic and composed during battle.

In Battle:

  • Transforms into a strategic powerhouse with a balanced mix of offensive and defensive capabilities in Zen Mode.
  • Notable moves include Icicle Crash, Flare Blitz, and Belly Drum, leveraging both Ice and Fire types.
  • Strong against Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel types due to its dual typing.
  • Vulnerable to Rock and Water-type moves, which can exploit its weaknesses.

Evolution:

  • Does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.
  • The Galarian form is an alternative regional variant of the standard Darmanitan.

Interesting Facts:

  • The Zen Mode transformation is unique to the Galarian form, showcasing the influence of Galar's harsh climate on its physiology.
  • Known for its change in demeanor when switching from its standard form to Zen Mode, highlighting a dual nature both in type and temperament.
  • The icy exterior of its Zen Mode is contrasted by an inner fire, symbolizing balance and harmony between opposing elements.
  • Its design and concept are inspired by the Daruma doll, which represents perseverance and good luck in Japanese culture.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Darumaka - 554
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Darmanitan - 555
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Min. Lvl 35

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Flavor Text Entries

  • Black: Its internal fire burns at 2,500° F, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
  • White: When weakened in battle, it transforms into a stone statue. Then it sharpens its mind and fights on mentally.
  • Black-2: When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
  • White-2: When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
  • X: When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
  • Y: Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
  • Omega-Ruby: When one is injured in a fierce battle, it hardens into a stone-like form. Then it meditates and sharpens its mind.
  • Alpha-Sapphire: Its internal fire burns at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit, making enough power that it can destroy a dump truck with one punch.
  • Sword: The thick arms of this hot-blooded Pokémon can deliver punches capable of obliterating a dump truck.
  • Shield: This Pokémon’s power level rises along with the temperature of its fire, which can reach 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit.