Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Buneary

Buneary

NORMAL

Rabbit Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Buneary is a Normal Type Rabbit Pokémon, with a 24.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Buneary can be found with Run Away, Klutz and Limber as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 350 combined Base Stats.

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Buneary Stats and Abilities

Based on Buneary Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Buneary Highest IV Stat is Speed 85 and the Lowest being Defense 44.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	55	220	314
E	Attack	66	123	254
F	Defense	44	83	205
F	Special Attack	44	83	205
F	Special Defense	56	105	232
D	Speed	85	157	295
E	Total	350

Best Held Items	Silk Scarf
Best Nature	Hasty ↑ +10% Speed ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Speed
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field, Human-Like
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

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.
Klutz Ability 2	The Pokémon can't use any held items.
Limber Hidden Ability	The Pokémon is protected from paralysis.

How To Evolve Buneary in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Buneary requires (high Friendship) to evolve into Lopunny.

Base	→	First Evo
Buneary	high Friendship →	Lopunny

Where To Find Buneary in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Buneary has 9 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Buneary, within the Glacial Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

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
Eterna Forest
Eterna Forest	20 - 5%	Buneary Lv. 10-12
Whiteout Cave
Whiteout Cave	Start	Buneary Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern
Sunlit Cavern	Start	Buneary Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern
Still-Water Cavern	Start	Buneary Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave
Spacious Cave	Start	Buneary Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave
Riverbank Cave	Start	Buneary Lv. 16-63
Icy Cave
Icy Cave	Start	Buneary Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
Grassland Cave	Start	Buneary Lv. 16-63
Glacial Cavern
Glacial Cavern	Start	Buneary Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Buneary Weakness

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

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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 Buneary Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
A	Infernape FIRE FIGHTING
A	Blaziken FIRE FIGHTING
B	Lucario FIGHTING STEEL
B	Gallade PSYCHIC FIGHTING
B	Poliwrath WATER FIGHTING

What pokemon is Buneary Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
B	Dusknoir GHOST
B	Gengar GHOST POISON
C	Drifblim GHOST FLYING
C	Mismagius GHOST
C	Spiritomb GHOST DARK

Best Buneary Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Buneary Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
48	Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
32	Headbutt	Physical	105	100	15	May cause flinching.
1	Pound	Physical	60	100	35
16	Quick Attack	Physical	60	100	30	User attacks first.

Best Moveset for Buneary 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.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	May freeze 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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Buneary Lv Up Moves

Buneary TM Moves

Buneary Egg Moves

Buneary Level Up Moves

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

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Splash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Doesn't do ANYTHING.
1	Pound NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
4	Defense Curl NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
8	Baby-Doll Eyes FAIRY	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Always goes first. Lowers the target's attack.
12	After You NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Gives target priority in the next turn.
16	Quick Attack NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
20	Double Kick FIGHTING	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
24	Charm FAIRY	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
28	Baton Pass NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
32	Headbutt NORMAL	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
36	Agility PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
40	Entrainment NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Makes target's ability same as user's.
44	Flatter DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Confuses opponent, but raises its Special Attack by two stages.
48	Bounce FLYING	Power: 85 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Physical Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
52	Healing Wish PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The user faints and the next Pokémon released is fully healed.

Buneary TM Moves

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

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM10	Work Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt ELECTRIC	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM27	Low Sweep FIGHTING	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM30	Shadow Ball GHOST	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34	Shock Wave ELECTRIC	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM57	Charge Beam ELECTRIC	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM60	Drain Punch FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM73	Thunder Wave ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Buneary Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Buneary can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Circle Throw FIGHTING	Power: 60 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
Copycat NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Copies opponent's last move.
Double Hit NORMAL	Power: 52.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
Fake Out NORMAL	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Sweet Kiss FAIRY	Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 10 Status Confuses opponent.
Switcheroo DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Swaps held items with the opponent.
Teeter Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Confuses all Pokémon.
Fake Tears DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
Encore NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Status Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
Low Kick FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
Thunder Punch ELECTRIC	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Ice Punch ICE	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May freeze opponent.
Fire Punch FIRE	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May burn opponent.
Cosmic Power PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Defense and Special Defense.
Power-Up Punch FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Attack.

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