It seems to be based on a Daruma doll. When it is resting it resembles the type of Daruma doll that does not tip over. Its Fire type may be based upon the traditional Daruma burning ceremony.
Darumaka and Darumakka seem to be a combination of Daruma and 真赤 makka (crimson) or a corruption of macaque.
No: 554
English Name: Darumaka
Japanese Name: Darumakka
Generation: 5
Type: Fire
Species: Zen Charm Pokémon
Abilities: Hustle, Inner Focus (hidden ability)
Evolution: Darumaka > Darmanitan
Darumaka is a round, red Pokémon with an orange face and yellow curly eyebrows. It has three yellow ovals on its abdomen and a curvy yellow line on its back. Its paws are orange and have three digits each. It has very warm droppings, which ancient people put in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
When the flame inside its body burns, Darumaka is very active. It cannot calm down in this state, and thus becomes uncontrollable. As the flame shrinks, it falls asleep. It can tuck in its arms and legs when it rests; during that time, it slightly sways. While it is sleeping, it cannot be tipped over no matter how much it is pushed or pulled, like a tumbler doll, which it resembles in this state. It prefers to live in a desert environment.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: When its internal fire is burning, it cannot calm down and it runs around. When the fire diminishes, it falls asleep.
Pokemon White: Darumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
Pokemon Black 2: When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100°F.
pokemon White 2: When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100°F.
Pokemon X: Darumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
Pokemon Y: When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Darumaka’s droppings are hot, so people used to put them in their clothes to keep themselves warm.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: When it sleeps, it pulls its limbs into its body and its internal fire goes down to 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
