Tag: darmanitan

Is it true that some pokemon like darmanitan and oranguru can learn sign language?

Absolutely. Actually, any ape-like pokémon—even those only marginally apes, such as slaking—are capable of learning sign language. All of them have strikingly human intelligences … as well as the appropriately shaped hands to use with most forms of human signing. It’s quite interesting, actually, and the subject of ape pokémon communication has been the focal point of pokémon behavior and intelligence studies for the past five decades. There was even a rather famous darmanitan named Koko who was known for having lengthy, meaningful conversations with her trainers completely in ASL. I would highly recommend doing a bit of research into Koko to learn more about ape pokémon communication, should you be interested.

Darumaka and Darmanitan

Darumaka
The Zen Charm Pokémon
Type: Fire
Official Registration #: 554
Entry: This Daruma doll-like pokémon maintains a minimum body temperature of 1100 degrees Fahrenheit. For this reason, even darumaka’s droppings are hot, which is why people in ancient times used to put fresh darumaka droppings in their clothing to keep themselves warm in winter months. Surprisingly (or, perhaps, unsurprisingly, depending on your viewpoint), people stopped doing this not because they were putting pokémon fecal matter into their clothes but instead because these droppings would be so hot they would inflict burns, if not set the user’s clothing on fire.

Darmanitan
The Blazing Pokémon
Type: Fire
Official Registration #: 555
Entry: The evolved form of darumaka, by battle experience. This orangutan-like pokémon is known for its ability to revert to a stone-like state when injured, but strangely enough, this trait is only present in a small percentage of darmanitan. The majority of the species will merely take damage until they faint in a single form, which, naturally, comes as quite a shock to many darmanitan trainers. And this, dear reader, is why it’s important to do proper research before you make any major decisions. Such as training darmanitan. Or posting on the internet.