Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Aipom

Aipom

Long Tail Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Aipom is a Normal Type Long Tail Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Aipom can be found with Run Away, Pickup and Skill Link as an Ability and has a Fast growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Jolly Nature, based on 360 combined Base Stats.

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Aipom Stats & Abilities
Aipom Evolutions
Aipom Locations
Aipom Weakness
Aipom Best Moves
Aipom Level Up Moves
Aipom TM Moves
Aipom Egg Moves
Pokemon Similar to Aipom

Aipom Stats and Abilities

Based on Aipom Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Aipom Highest IV Stat is Speed 85 and the Lowest being Special Attack 40.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	55	220	314
E	Attack	70	130	262
F	Defense	55	103	229
F	Special Attack	40	76	196
F	Special Defense	55	103	229
D	Speed	85	157	295
E	Total	360


Aipom	Detail
Best Nature	Jolly ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	1 Speed
Growth Rate	Fast
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Run Away Ability 1	Run Away allows the bearer to flee a battle with a wild Pokémon without fail, even if the opposing Pokémon has used a move like Mean Look or Bind, or has an ability such as Arena Trap.
Pickup Ability 2	When another Pokémon on the field uses a single-use held item, a Pokémon with Pickup will obtain the used item (if they are not already holding anything) and it can be used again.
Skill Link Hidden Ability	Skill Link causes multi-strike moves to always hit their maximum number of times. The moves affected are listed below; note that moves such as Double Kick that always strike the same number of times are not affected.

How To Evolve Aipom in BDSP

Aipom requires (after Double Hit learned) to evolve into Ambipom.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Aipom	after Double Hit learned →	Ambipom

Where To Find Aipom in BDSP

Aipom has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Valley Windworks	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 222	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 221	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 218	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 215	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 214	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 213	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 212	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 211	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 210	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
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Route 209	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 208	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 207	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 206	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Route 205	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Fuego Ironworks	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Floaroma Meadow	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Eterna Forest	20 - 5%	Aipom Lv. 5-15
Spacious Cave	Defog	Aipom Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Aipom Weakness

Aipom is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Aipom to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Aipom Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting
0.5x Less Damage
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ghost

What pokemon is Aipom Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
A	Infernape
A	Blaziken
B	Lucario
B	Gallade
B	Poliwrath

What pokemon is Aipom Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
B	Dusknoir
B	Gengar
C	Drifblim
C	Mismagius
C	Spiritomb

Best Moves Aipom in BDSP

Best Moveset for Aipom Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
43	Last Resort	Physical	210	100	5	Can only be used after all other moves are used.
22	Swift	Special	90	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
1	Scratch	Physical	60	100	35
32	Double Hit	Physical	52.5	90	10	Hits twice in one turn.

Best Moveset for Aipom TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
TM85	Dream Eater	Special	100	100	15	User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Aipom Lv Up Moves

Aipom TM Moves

Aipom Egg Moves

Aipom Level Up Moves

List of Moves Aipom can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Scratch	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Tail Whip	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
4	Sand Attack	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
8	Astonish	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
11	Baton Pass	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
15	Tickle	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense.
18	Fury Swipes	Power: 27 Acc: 80 PP: 15 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
22	Swift	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
25	Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
29	Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
32	Double Hit	Power: 52.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
36	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
39	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
43	Last Resort	Power: 210 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Can only be used after all other moves are used.

Aipom TM Moves

List of Moves Aipom can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM27	Low Sweep	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM63	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM66	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM85	Dream Eater	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM89	U-turn	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Aipom Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Aipom can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
Agility	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
Spite	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status The opponent's last move loses 2-5 PP.
Slam	Power: 120 Acc: 75 PP: 20 Physical
Beat Up	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Each Pokémon in your party attacks.
Fake Out	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
Covet	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
Bounce	Power: 85 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Physical Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
Revenge	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power increases if user was hit first.
Switcheroo	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Swaps held items with the opponent.
Quick Guard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.

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