Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Gligar

Gligar

GROUND

FLYING

FlyScorpion Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Gligar is a Ground and Flying Type FlyScorpion Pokémon, with a 7.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Gligar can be found with Hyper Cutter, Sand Veil and Immunity as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Impish Nature, based on 430 combined Base Stats.

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Gligar Stats and Abilities

Based on Gligar Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Gligar Highest IV Stat is Defense 105 and the Lowest being Special Attack 35.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	65	240	334
D	Attack	75	139	273
D	Defense	105	193	339
F	Special Attack	35	67	185
F	Special Defense	65	121	251
D	Speed	85	157	295
D	Total	430

Best Held Items	Earth Plate Iron Ball Sharp Beak Sky Plate Soft Sand
Best Nature	Impish ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	1 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Hyper Cutter Ability 1	Hyper Cutter prevents the bearer's Attack stat from being lowered by other Pokémon, through moves such as Growl or abilities such as Intimidate.
Sand Veil Ability 2	Sand Veil raises the ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. It also gives immunity to sandstorm damage (if they are not already protected by being Ground/Rock/Steel type).
Immunity Hidden Ability	Prevents the Pokémon from getting poisoned.

How To Evolve Gligar in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Gligar requires (hold Razor Fang, Nighttime) to evolve into Gliscor.

Base	→	First Evo
Gligar	hold Razor Fang , Nighttime →	Gliscor

Where To Find Gligar in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Gligar has 5 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Gligar, within the Bogsunk 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
Big Bluff Cavern
Big Bluff Cavern	National	Gligar Lv. 16-63
Swampy Cave
Swampy Cave	Start	Gligar Lv. 16-63
Sunlit Cavern
Sunlit Cavern	Start	Gligar Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave
Rocky Cave	Start	Gligar Lv. 16-63
Bogsunk Cavern
Bogsunk Cavern	Start	Gligar Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Gligar Weakness

Gligar is a Ground and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Gligar to take More Damage from Water, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Fighting, Bug, Ground Type moves.

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

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Ice
2.0x More Damage	Water
0.5x Less Damage	Poison Fighting Bug
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ground

What pokemon is Gligar Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Manaphy WATER
S	Articuno ICE FLYING
S	Suicune WATER

What pokemon is Gligar Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND
A	Swampert WATER GROUND
A	Crobat POISON FLYING
A	Rhyperior GROUND ROCK

Best Gligar Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Gligar Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
45	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
40	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15
27	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	High critical hit ratio.
30	U-turn	Physical	70	100	20	User switches out immediately after attacking.

Best Moveset for Gligar TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	High critical hit ratio.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Special	90	100	10	May poison 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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Gligar Lv Up Moves

Gligar TM Moves

Gligar Egg Moves

Gligar Level Up Moves

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

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Poison Sting POISON	Power: 15 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical May poison the opponent.
4	Sand Attack GROUND	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
7	Harden NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
10	Knock Off DARK	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Removes opponent's held item for the rest of the battle.
13	Quick Attack NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
16	Fury Cutter BUG	Power: 40 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Power increases each turn.
19	Mud-Slap GROUND	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
22	Acrobatics FLYING	Power: 82.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Stronger when the user does not have a held item.
27	Slash NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
30	U-turn BUG	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
35	Screech NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
40	X-Scissor BUG	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
45	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
50	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
55	Guillotine NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.

Gligar TM Moves

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

TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
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.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb POISON	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM41	Torment DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 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.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM47	Steel Wing STEEL	Power: 70 Acc: 90 PP: 25 Physical May raise user's Defense.
TM51	Roost FLYING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM54	False Swipe NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM66	Payback DARK	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM79	Dark Pulse DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor BUG	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM84	Poison Jab POISON	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM89	U-turn BUG	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User switches out immediately after attacking.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM97	Defog FLYING	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Gligar Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Gligar can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Metal Claw STEEL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
Wing Attack FLYING	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
Counter FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Sand Tomb GROUND	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
Agility PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
Baton Pass NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Feint NORMAL	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
Night Slash DARK	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Cross Poison POISON	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.
Power Trick PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's own Attack and Defense switch.
Poison Tail POISON	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical High critical hit ratio. May poison opponent.

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