Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlFighting typeGen 8Updated OCT 27, 2026

Fighting Type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

You can catch or receive 25 Fighting-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Here’s where each one lives, how to get it and which Fighting moves it can learn.

WEAK TO (double damage)

Flying

Psychic

Fairy

RESISTS (half damage)

Bug

Rock

Dark

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Pokémon you can get

List of all Fighting-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (25)

25 Fighting-type Pokémon you can get in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, numbered by the Sinnoh Pokédex. On this list, Infernape has both the highest base stat total (BST) at 534 and the top Speed at 108.

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CAUGHT 0 / 25Same caught list as the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl location pages.

Tag key

CATCHCatch (Great Marsh too), evolve, stone, breed
GIFTStarters, the Riley and Hearthome City gift Eggs, fossils
POST-GAMELINK TRADELink trade, post-game or event

List of all Fighting-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (25)
	Type	How to get it
Monferno#005	FireFighting	#005 ·	STARTEREvolve Chimchar at Lv 14	64	78	52	78	52	81	405
Infernape#006	FireFighting	#006 ·	STARTEREvolve Monferno at Lv 36	76	104	71	104	71	108	534
Machop#040	Fighting	#040 ·	CATCHRoute 207 · Lv 5⁠–⁠7 +7 more. Show every place for Machop in Locations	70	80	50	35	35	35	305
Machoke#041	Fighting	#041 ·	Evolve Machop at Lv 28	80	100	70	50	60	45	405
Machamp#042	Fighting	#042 ·	LINK TRADELink-trade Machoke to evolve it	90	130	80	65	85	55	505
Heracross#062	BugFighting	#062 ·	CATCHRoute 207 · Lv 5⁠–⁠15 +17 more. Show every place for Heracross in Locations	80	125	75	40	95	85	500
Meditite#086	FightingPsychic	#086 ·	CATCHRoute 211 · Lv 12⁠–⁠28 +9 more. Show every place for Meditite in Locations	30	40	55	40	55	60	280
Medicham#087	FightingPsychic	#087 ·	Evolve Meditite at Lv 37	60	60	75	60	75	80	410
Riolu#115	Fighting	#115 ·	GIFTIron Island · Lv 1	40	70	40	35	40	60	285
Lucario#116	FightingSteel	#116 ·	Level up Riolu with high friendship during the day	70	110	70	115	70	90	525
Croagunk#129	PoisonFighting	#129 ·	CATCHGreat Marsh · Lv 22⁠–⁠26 +4 more. Show every place for Croagunk in Locations	48	61	40	61	40	50	300
Toxicroak#130	PoisonFighting	#130 ·	Evolve Croagunk at Lv 37	83	106	65	86	65	85	490
MankeyNat. #056	Fighting	Nat. #056 ·	POST-GAMERoute 225 · Lv 22 +4 more. Show every place for Mankey in Locations	40	80	35	35	45	70	305
PrimeapeNat. #057	Fighting	Nat. #057 ·	POST-GAMERoute 225 · Lv 51⁠–⁠52 +4 more. Show every place for Primeape in Locations	65	105	60	60	70	95	455
PoliwrathNat. #062	WaterFighting	Nat. #062 ·	POST-GAMEUse a Water Stone on Poliwhirl	90	95	95	70	90	70	510
HitmonleeNat. #106	Fighting	Nat. #106 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Tyrogue at Lv 20	50	120	53	35	110	87	455
HitmonchanNat. #107	Fighting	Nat. #107 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Tyrogue at Lv 20	50	105	79	35	110	76	455
TyrogueNat. #236	Fighting	Nat. #236 ·	POST-GAMERoute 211 · Lv 12⁠–⁠14 +7 more. Show every place for Tyrogue in Locations	35	35	35	35	35	35	210
HitmontopNat. #237	Fighting	Nat. #237 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Tyrogue at Lv 20	50	95	95	35	110	70	455
CombuskenNat. #256	FireFighting	Nat. #256 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Torchic at Lv 16	60	85	60	85	60	55	405
BlazikenNat. #257	FireFighting	Nat. #257 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Combusken at Lv 36	80	120	70	110	70	80	530
BreloomNat. #286	GrassFighting	Nat. #286 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Shroomish at Lv 23	60	130	80	60	60	70	460
MakuhitaNat. #296	Fighting	Nat. #296 ·	POST-GAMERoute 225 · Lv 50⁠–⁠51	72	60	30	20	30	25	237
HariyamaNat. #297	Fighting	Nat. #297 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Makuhita at Lv 24	144	120	60	40	60	50	474
GalladeNat. #475	PsychicFighting	Nat. #475 ·	Use a Dawn Stone on Kirlia (male only)	68	125	65	65	115	80	518

Locations

Where to find Fighting Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

49 places in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl have Fighting-type Pokémon (35 in the story, 14 in the post-game), listed in the order you reach them. Mt. Coronet and Route 210 tie for the most, with 4 different Fighting-type Pokémon each.

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49 PLACES

IN THE STORY35

Route 2072 Pokémon

Walking
MachopLevel 5–7Encounter rate 25–45%
Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Route 2051 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Valley Windworks1 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Floaroma Meadow1 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Eterna Forest1 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Route 2113 Pokémon

Walking
MachokeLevel 27–28Encounter rate 10–20%
MedititeLevel 12–28Encounter rate 25–35%
Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Route 2061 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Mt. Coronet4 Pokémon

Walking
MachopLevel 13–16Encounter rate 10–25%
MachokeLevel 31–41Encounter rate 10–20%
MedititeLevel 13–32Encounter rate 10–25%

Route 2083 Pokémon

Walking
MachopLevel 16–17Encounter rate 10–20%
MedititeLevel 16–17Encounter rate 10–20%
Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Route 2091 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Route 2104 Pokémon

Walking
MachopLevel 25–26Encounter rate 10–20%
MachokeLevel 26Encounter rate 10%
MedititeLevel 24–26Encounter rate 20–30%

Route 2151 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Route 2141 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Route 2131 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Great Marsh2 Pokémon

Walking
CroagunkLevel 22–26
ToxicroakLevel 22–26

Route 2121 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Fuego Ironworks1 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Route 2211 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Route 2181 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Iron Island1 Pokémon

Gift
RioluLevel 1

Route 2162 Pokémon

Walking
MachokeLevel 33–34Encounter rate 10–20%
MedititeLevel 33–34Encounter rate 10–20%

Route 2173 Pokémon

Walking
MachokeLevel 35–36Encounter rate 10–20%
MedititeTime of day: Morning/DayLevel 35Encounter rate 10%
MedichamLevel 35–36Encounter rate 20%

Acuity Lakefront3 Pokémon

Walking
MachokeLevel 35–36Encounter rate 10–20%
MedititeTime of day: Morning/DayLevel 35Encounter rate 10%
MedichamLevel 35–36Encounter rate 20%

Route 2221 Pokémon

Honey Tree
HeracrossLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Victory Road2 Pokémon

Walking
MachokeLevel 44–46Encounter rate 25%
MedichamLevel 44–47Encounter rate 15%

Bogsunk Cavern1 Pokémon

Walking
CroagunkLevel 29–63

Dazzling Cave1 Pokémon

Walking
MedititeLevel 25–29

Grassland Cave2 Pokémon

Walking
MachopLevel 16–20
MachokeLevel 25–29

Riverbank Cave1 Pokémon

Walking
CroagunkLevel 16–20

Spacious Cave2 Pokémon

Walking
MachopLevel 16–20
MachokeLevel 25–29

Stargleam Cavern1 Pokémon

Walking
MedititeLevel 33–63

Still-Water Cavern1 Pokémon

Walking
CroagunkLevel 16–20

Sunlit Cavern2 Pokémon

Walking
MachopLevel 16–20
MachokeLevel 25–29

Swampy Cave1 Pokémon

Walking
CroagunkLevel 16–20

Whiteout Cave3 Pokémon

Walking
MachopLevel 39–63
MachokeLevel 39–63
MedititeLevel 39–63

Moves & TMs

Fighting-type moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: 34 moves and who learns them

Of these moves, Focus Punch has the highest power at 150, and every Fighting-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl can learn Brick Break, Rock Smash and Bulk Up. Each TM in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl breaks after one use, and the old HMs are now TM93 to TM100. Any TM with a price can be bought again.

Sort movesALL 34 MOVES

	Cat.
Focus PunchThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.	PHYSICAL	Power150	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it TM01 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 118 Pokémon of other types
Focus BlastThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	SPECIAL	Power120	Acc.70	PP5	How to get it TM52	Learned by and 73 Pokémon of other types
Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.	PHYSICAL	Power75	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM31 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 1and 153 Pokémon of other types
Drain PunchAn energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	PHYSICAL	Power75	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it TM60 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 1 Lv 39 and 47 Pokémon of other types
Low SweepThe user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.	PHYSICAL	Power65	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it TM27 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 12 Lv 1and 22 Pokémon of other types
Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense stat. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM98 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 246 Pokémon of other types
High Jump KickThe target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.	PHYSICAL	Power130	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 44 Lv 28and 1 Pokémon of another type
Close CombatThe user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.	PHYSICAL	Power120	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 36 Lv 36 Lv 60 Lv 1and 2 Pokémon of other types
SuperpowerThe user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.	PHYSICAL	Power120	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 52 Lv 48 Lv 36and 11 more Pokémon
Cross ChopThe user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.	PHYSICAL	Power100	Acc.80	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 22 Lv 48
Dynamic PunchThe user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.	PHYSICAL	Power100	Acc.50	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 44 Lv 50
Hammer ArmThe user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.	PHYSICAL	Power100	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 44 Lv 1and 10 more Pokémon
Aura SphereThe user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.	SPECIAL	Power80	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1and 5 Pokémon of other types
Body PressThe user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 50 Lv 42
SubmissionThe user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.80	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1and 1 Pokémon of another type
Vital ThrowThe user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses.	PHYSICAL	Power70	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 24 Lv 22and 1 Pokémon of another type
Circle ThrowThe target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.	PHYSICAL	Power60	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
Force Palm30% chance to paralyze	PHYSICAL	Power60	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 28 Lv 13 Lv 17 Lv 36
RevengeThis attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.	PHYSICAL	Power60	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 8 Lv 16 Lv 16and 5 Pokémon of other types
Storm ThrowThe user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.	PHYSICAL	Power60	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 20
Mach PunchThe user throws a punch at blinding speed. This move always goes first.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 4 Lv 1 Lv 1and 2 Pokémon of other types
Power-Up PunchStriking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 8 Lv 12 Lv 20and 1 Pokémon of another type
Vacuum WaveThe user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.	SPECIAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
Double KickThe target is quickly kicked twice in succession using both feet.	PHYSICAL	Power30	Acc.100	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 4 Lv 1and 9 Pokémon of other types
Arm ThrustThe user lets loose a flurry of open-palmed arm thrusts that hit two to five times in a row.	PHYSICAL	Power15	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 7
Triple KickA consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.	PHYSICAL	Power10	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
CounterA retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.	PHYSICAL	Power—	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40 Lv 25 Lv 22 Lv 44and 7 Pokémon of other types
Final GambitThe user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.	SPECIAL	Power—	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 50 Lv 52and 3 Pokémon of other types
Low KickA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.	PHYSICAL	Power—	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 8 Lv 4and 11 Pokémon of other types
ReversalAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.	PHYSICAL	Power—	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40 Lv 50 Lv 43 Lv 39and 10 Pokémon of other types
Seismic TossThe target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.	FIXED	Power—	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12 Lv 40 Lv 31and 2 Pokémon of other types
Bulk UpThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it TM08 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 36 and 17 Pokémon of other types
DetectThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12 Lv 12 Lv 28 Lv 9and 12 Pokémon of other types
Quick GuardThe user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 21 Lv 32 Lv 56and 9 Pokémon of other types

All Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl moves & TMs →

Boosts

Fighting-type boosts in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: items

Each card shows how it helps Fighting moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and where to get it.

Held items2

Hold either Black Belt or Fist Plate and Fighting moves get 20% more power. A Pokémon holds one item at a time, so pick one per Pokémon.

Black Belt×1.2
Where: Route 221
Fist Plate×1.2
An Arceus holding it becomes Fighting-type.
Where: Route 215

Fighting weakness page: resist berries for Fighting matchups →

Gen 8 rules

How Fighting moves deal damage in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Each Fighting move in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl is physical or special on its own, so check the category before you pick an attacker. The Fighting matchups here are the same as in today’s games.

HOW FIGHTING DAMAGE WORKS

PER MOVEATTACK / SP. ATK vs DEFENSE / SP. DEF

Each move has its own category: physical moves use Attack against Defense, special moves use Sp. Atk against Sp. Def. The move list above shows which is which.

All types in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

FULL TYPE CHART →

Water is the most common type in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, with 90 Pokémon you can get. Each tile also shows which types hit Fighting for 2× and which ones Fighting hits for 2×.

NormalFIGHTING HITS 2×72

IceFIGHTING HITS 2×22

FightingYOU’RE HERE25

Poison50

Ground47

FlyingHITS FIGHTING 2×64

PsychicHITS FIGHTING 2×49

Bug45