Type matchups
Damage Zen Darmanitan takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire/Psychic type, Zen Darmanitan has 5 weaknesses, 7 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Fire/Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 105
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 105
- Sp. Atk
- 140
- Sp. Def
- 105
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 540
Zen Darmanitan has a base stat total of 540, higher than 79% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (140) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 105 HP, 105 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Zen Darmanitan can have the abilities Sheer Force and Zen Mode.
How to beat Zen Darmanitan
Zen Darmanitan takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Steel, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Zen Darmanitan's Psychic moves and resists its Fire moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Zen Darmanitan's Psychic moves and resists its Fire moves. Roaring Moon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Zen Darmanitan's Psychic moves and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Zen Darmanitan is an alternate form of Darmanitan, so it shares Darmanitan's evolution line.
Best counters to Zen Darmanitan
Other Fire/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Zen Darmanitan weak to?
As a Fire/Psychic type, Zen Darmanitan takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock, Ghost, Water and Dark moves.
What is Zen Darmanitan resistant to?
Zen Darmanitan resists Fighting, Steel, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Zen Darmanitan?
Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Hydreigon and Roaring Moon, which hit Zen Darmanitan with super-effective attacks.