Darumaka

ダルマッカ · Darumarond

It derives its power from fire burning inside its body. If the fire dwindles, this Pokémon will immediately fall asleep.

Type: fire
Stage: 1 of 2

Category: Zen Charm Pokémon
Japanese: ダルマッカ
Height: 0.6 m
Weight: 37.5 kg
Color: Red
Shape: Humanoid

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Darumaka.

#0555

Darmanitan-standard

Base form

#0554

Darumaka

Stage 1

Base form

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 070

/255
Attack 090

/255
Defense 045

/255
Sp. Atk 015

/255
Sp. Def 045

/255
Speed 050

/255

§ III

Best Darumaka cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 18 cards.

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§ IV

Darumaka through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 AK

Akira Komayama

Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

2 cards
Platinum era → Sword & Shield era
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02 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

2 cards
Black & White era → Sword & Shield era
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03 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

2 cards
Platinum era → Sun & Moon era
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04 AK

Aya Kusube

Aya Kusube is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025, with artwork appearing across E-Card and later eras including EX and Sun & Moon. The work is marked by playful, whimsical illustration, balanced compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

1 card
Black & White era
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05 G

Gemi

Gemi is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2023, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span Scarlet & Violet-era releases including 151 and Scarlet & Violet, and extend to Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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