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

Normal Type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

You can catch or receive 72 Normal-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Here’s where each one lives, how to get it and which Normal moves it can learn.

WEAK TO (double damage)

Fighting

RESISTS (half damage)None

IMMUNE TO (no damage)

Ghost

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Pokémon you can get

List of all Normal-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (72)

72 Normal-type Pokémon you can get in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, numbered by the Sinnoh Pokédex. On this list, Arceus has the highest base stat total (BST) at 720, and Swellow is the fastest at 125 Speed.

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ALL 72 POKÉMON

CAUGHT 0 / 72Same caught list as the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl location pages.

Tag key

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

List of all Normal-type Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (72)
	Type	How to get it
Starly#010	NormalFlying	#010 ·	CATCHLake Verity · Lv 2⁠–⁠4 +7 more. Show every place for Starly in Locations	40	55	30	30	30	60	245
Staravia#011	NormalFlying	#011 ·	Evolve Starly at Lv 14	55	75	50	40	40	80	340
Staraptor#012	NormalFlying	#012 ·	Evolve Staravia at Lv 34	85	120	70	50	60	100	485
Bidoof#013	Normal	#013 ·	CATCHLake Verity · Lv 2⁠–⁠4 +15 more. Show every place for Bidoof in Locations	59	45	40	35	40	31	250
Bibarel#014	NormalWater	#014 ·	Evolve Bidoof at Lv 15	79	85	60	55	60	71	410
Aipom#063	Normal	#063 ·	CATCHRoute 207 · Lv 5⁠–⁠15 +18 more. Show every place for Aipom in Locations	55	70	55	40	55	85	360
Ambipom#064	Normal	#064 ·	Level up Aipom once it knows Double Hit	75	100	66	60	66	115	482
Buneary#067	Normal	#067 ·	CATCHEterna Forest · Lv 10⁠–⁠12 +8 more. Show every place for Buneary in Locations	55	66	44	44	56	85	350
Lopunny#068	Normal	#068 ·	Level up Buneary with high friendship	65	76	84	54	96	105	480
Glameow#076	Normal	#076 ·	CATCHSHINING PEARL ONLYRoute 218 · Lv 29⁠–⁠30 +6 more. Show every place for Glameow in Locations	49	55	42	42	37	85	310
Purugly#077	Normal	#077 ·	SHINING PEARL ONLYEvolve Glameow at Lv 38	71	82	64	64	59	112	452
Happiny#096	Normal	#096 ·	GIFTHearthome City · Lv 1	100	5	5	15	65	30	220
Chansey#097	Normal	#097 ·	CATCHRoute 209 · Lv 16 +1 more. Show every place for Chansey in Locations	250	5	5	35	105	50	450
Blissey#098	Normal	#098 ·	Level up Chansey with high friendship	255	10	10	75	135	55	540
Chatot#102	NormalFlying	#102 ·	CATCHRoute 222 · Lv 40⁠–⁠41 +1 more. Show every place for Chatot in Locations	76	65	45	92	42	91	411
Hoothoot#106	NormalFlying	#106 ·	CATCHRoute 211 · Lv 14 +8 more. Show every place for Hoothoot in Locations	60	30	30	36	56	50	262
Noctowl#107	NormalFlying	#107 ·	Evolve Hoothoot at Lv 20	100	50	50	86	96	70	452
Munchlax#112	Normal	#112 ·	CATCHRoute 207 · Lv 5⁠–⁠15 +23 more. Show every place for Munchlax in Locations	135	85	40	40	85	5	390
Snorlax#113	Normal	#113 ·	Level up Munchlax with high friendship	160	110	65	65	110	30	540
Girafarig#121	NormalPsychic	#121 ·	CATCHRoute 214 · Lv 24 +3 more. Show every place for Girafarig in Locations	70	80	65	90	65	85	455
Azurill#124	NormalFairy	#124 ·	SAFARIGreat Marsh · Lv 20⁠–⁠24	50	20	40	20	40	20	190
PidgeyNat. #016	NormalFlying	Nat. #016 ·	POST-GAMERoute 229 · Lv 51	40	45	40	35	35	56	251
PidgeottoNat. #017	NormalFlying	Nat. #017 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Pidgey at Lv 18	63	60	55	50	50	71	349
PidgeotNat. #018	NormalFlying	Nat. #018 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Pidgeotto at Lv 36	83	80	75	70	70	101	479
RattataNat. #019	Normal	Nat. #019 ·	POST-GAMERoute 225 · Lv 20⁠–⁠22 +6 more. Show every place for Rattata in Locations	30	56	35	25	35	72	253
RaticateNat. #020	Normal	Nat. #020 ·	POST-GAMERoute 225 · Lv 50⁠–⁠52 +6 more. Show every place for Raticate in Locations	55	81	60	50	70	97	413
SpearowNat. #021	NormalFlying	Nat. #021 ·	POST-GAMERoute 225 · Lv 20⁠–⁠22 +1 more. Show every place for Spearow in Locations	40	60	30	31	31	70	262
FearowNat. #022	NormalFlying	Nat. #022 ·	POST-GAMERoute 225 · Lv 50⁠–⁠52 +3 more. Show every place for Fearow in Locations	65	90	65	61	61	100	442
JigglypuffNat. #039	NormalFairy	Nat. #039 ·	POST-GAMETrophy Garden · Lv 16⁠–⁠18	115	45	20	45	25	20	270
WigglytuffNat. #040	NormalFairy	Nat. #040 ·	POST-GAMEUse a Moon Stone on Jigglypuff	140	70	45	85	50	45	435
MeowthNat. #052	Normal	Nat. #052 ·	POST-GAMETrophy Garden · Lv 16⁠–⁠18	40	45	35	40	40	90	290
PersianNat. #053	Normal	Nat. #053 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Meowth at Lv 28	65	70	60	65	65	115	440
Farfetch'dNat. #083	NormalFlying	Nat. #083 ·	POST-GAMERoute 221 · Lv 28 +4 more. Show every place for Farfetch'd in Locations	52	90	55	58	62	60	377
DoduoNat. #084	NormalFlying	Nat. #084 ·	POST-GAMERoute 201 · Lv 2 +3 more. Show every place for Doduo in Locations	35	85	45	35	35	75	310
DodrioNat. #085	NormalFlying	Nat. #085 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Doduo at Lv 31	60	110	70	60	60	110	470
LickitungNat. #108	Normal	Nat. #108 ·	CATCHBogsunk Cavern · Lv 16⁠–⁠63 +4 more. Show every place for Lickitung in Locations	90	55	75	60	75	30	385
KangaskhanNat. #115	Normal	Nat. #115 ·	POST-GAMEGreat Marsh · Lv 22⁠–⁠26	105	95	80	40	80	90	490
TaurosNat. #128	Normal	Nat. #128 ·	POST-GAMERoute 209 · Lv 17 BD / Lv 16 SP +12 more. Show every place for Tauros in Locations	75	100	95	40	70	110	490
DittoNat. #132	Normal	Nat. #132 ·	POST-GAMERoute 218 · Lv 29⁠–⁠30 +2 more. Show every place for Ditto in Locations	48	48	48	48	48	48	288
EeveeNat. #133	Normal	Nat. #133 ·	POST-GAMEHearthome City · Lv 5 +1 more. Show every place for Eevee in Locations	55	55	50	45	65	55	325
PorygonNat. #137	Normal	Nat. #137 ·	POST-GAMETrophy Garden · Lv 16⁠–⁠18	65	60	70	85	75	40	395
SentretNat. #161	Normal	Nat. #161 ·	POST-GAMERoute 202 · Lv 2⁠–⁠4 +6 more. Show every place for Sentret in Locations	35	46	34	35	45	20	215
FurretNat. #162	Normal	Nat. #162 ·	POST-GAMEBig Bluff Cavern · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +5 more. Show every place for Furret in Locations	85	76	64	45	55	90	415
IgglybuffNat. #174	NormalFairy	Nat. #174 ·	POST-GAMETrophy Garden · Lv 16⁠–⁠18	90	30	15	40	20	15	210
DunsparceNat. #206	Normal	Nat. #206 ·	POST-GAMERoute 208 · Lv 16	100	70	70	65	65	45	415
TeddiursaNat. #216	Normal	Nat. #216 ·	CATCHSHINING PEARL ONLYRocky Cave · Lv 16⁠–⁠63	60	80	50	50	50	40	330
UrsaringNat. #217	Normal	Nat. #217 ·	SHINING PEARL ONLYEvolve Teddiursa at Lv 30	90	130	75	75	75	55	500
Porygon2Nat. #233	Normal	Nat. #233 ·	POST-GAMELink-trade Porygon holding the Up-Grade to evolve it	85	80	90	105	95	60	515
StantlerNat. #234	Normal	Nat. #234 ·	POST-GAMESHINING PEARL ONLYRoute 207 · Lv 6⁠–⁠7	73	95	62	85	65	85	465
SmeargleNat. #235	Normal	Nat. #235 ·	POST-GAMERoute 212 · Lv 16⁠–⁠18	55	20	35	20	45	75	250
MiltankNat. #241	Normal	Nat. #241 ·	POST-GAMERoute 209 · Lv 16 BD / Lv 17 SP +4 more. Show every place for Miltank in Locations	95	80	105	40	70	100	490
ZigzagoonNat. #263	Normal	Nat. #263 ·	POST-GAMERoute 202 · Lv 3 +3 more. Show every place for Zigzagoon in Locations	38	30	41	30	41	60	240
LinooneNat. #264	Normal	Nat. #264 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Zigzagoon at Lv 20	78	70	61	50	61	100	420
TaillowNat. #276	NormalFlying	Nat. #276 ·	POST-GAMEBreed	40	55	30	30	30	85	270
SwellowNat. #277	NormalFlying	Nat. #277 ·	POST-GAMERoute 213 · Lv 20⁠–⁠22	60	85	60	75	50	125	455
SlakothNat. #287	Normal	Nat. #287 ·	POST-GAMEEterna Forest · Lv 10	60	60	60	35	35	30	280
VigorothNat. #288	Normal	Nat. #288 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Slakoth at Lv 18	80	80	80	55	55	90	440
SlakingNat. #289	Normal	Nat. #289 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Vigoroth at Lv 36	150	160	100	95	65	100	670
WhismurNat. #293	Normal	Nat. #293 ·	POST-GAMEBreed	64	51	23	51	23	28	240
LoudredNat. #294	Normal	Nat. #294 ·	POST-GAMEMt. Coronet · Lv 39⁠–⁠40	84	71	43	71	43	48	360
ExploudNat. #295	Normal	Nat. #295 ·	POST-GAMEEvolve Loudred at Lv 40	104	91	63	91	73	68	490
SkittyNat. #300	Normal	Nat. #300 ·	POST-GAMERoute 222 · Lv 40 +1 more. Show every place for Skitty in Locations	50	45	45	35	35	50	260
DelcattyNat. #301	Normal	Nat. #301 ·	POST-GAMEUse a Moon Stone on Skitty	70	65	65	55	55	90	400
SpindaNat. #327	Normal	Nat. #327 ·	POST-GAMERoute 227 · Lv 55	60	60	60	60	60	60	360
SwabluNat. #333	NormalFlying	Nat. #333 ·	CATCHFountainspring Cave · Lv 16⁠–⁠63	45	40	60	40	75	50	310
ZangooseNat. #335	Normal	Nat. #335 ·	POST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYBogsunk Cavern · Lv 58⁠–⁠63 +5 more. Show every place for Zangoose in Locations	73	115	60	60	60	90	458
CastformNat. #351	Normal	Nat. #351 ·	POST-GAMETrophy Garden · Lv 16⁠–⁠18	70	70	70	70	70	70	420
KecleonNat. #352	Normal	Nat. #352 ·	POST-GAMEBRILLIANT DIAMOND ONLYRoute 210 · Lv 25⁠–⁠26 +4 more. Show every place for Kecleon in Locations	60	90	70	60	120	40	440
LickilickyNat. #463	Normal	Nat. #463 ·	Level up Lickitung once it knows Rollout	110	85	95	80	95	50	515
Porygon-ZNat. #474	Normal	Nat. #474 ·	POST-GAMELink-trade Porygon2 holding the Dubious Disc to evolve it	85	80	70	135	75	90	535
RegigigasNat. #486	Normal	Nat. #486 ·	LEGENDARYPOST-GAMESnowpoint Temple · Lv 70	110	160	110	80	110	100	670
ArceusNat. #493	Normal	Nat. #493 ·	MYTHICALCATCH	120	120	120	120	120	120	720

Locations

Where to find Normal Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

93 places in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl have Normal-type Pokémon (48 in the story, 45 in the post-game), listed in the order you reach them. Spacious Cave has the most, with 13 different Normal-type Pokémon.

Find a Pokémon or place

93 PLACES

IN THE STORY48

Lake Verity2 Pokémon

Walking
StarlyLevel 2–4Encounter rate 40–50%
BidoofLevel 2–4Encounter rate 50–60%

Route 2012 Pokémon

Walking
StarlyLevel 2–3Encounter rate 40–50%
BidoofLevel 2–3Encounter rate 50–60%

Route 2022 Pokémon

Walking
StarlyLevel 2–4Encounter rate 20–40%
BidoofLevel 2–4Encounter rate 30%

Route 2042 Pokémon

Walking
StarlyLevel 4–8Encounter rate 25–35%
BidoofLevel 4–8Encounter rate 25%

Route 2032 Pokémon

Walking
StarlyLevel 4–6Encounter rate 25–45%
BidoofLevel 4–6Encounter rate 15%

Route 2072 Pokémon

Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Route 2053 Pokémon

Walking
BidoofLevel 9–12Encounter rate 10–45%
Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Valley Windworks3 Pokémon

Walking
BidoofLevel 8Encounter rate 10%
Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Floaroma Meadow2 Pokémon

Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Eterna Forest3 Pokémon

Walking
BunearyLevel 10–12Encounter rate 19%
Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Eterna City1 Pokémon

In-game trade
ChatotLevel 15

Route 2115 Pokémon

Walking
HoothootTime of day: NightLevel 14Encounter rate 10%
NoctowlTime of day: NightLevel 28Encounter rate 10%
BidoofLevel 12–14Encounter rate 25–35%

Route 2062 Pokémon

Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Mt. Coronet1 Pokémon

Walking
NoctowlTime of day: NightLevel 39Encounter rate 10%

Route 2084 Pokémon

Walking
BidoofLevel 16Encounter rate 20%
BibarelLevel 17–18Encounter rate 10%
Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%

Hearthome City1 Pokémon

Gift
HappinyLevel 1

Route 2096 Pokémon

Walking
ChanseyLevel 16Encounter rate 5%
StarlyLevel 16Encounter rate 20%
StaraviaLevel 16–18Encounter rate 15–25%

Route 2106 Pokémon

Walking
ChanseyLevel 18–20Encounter rate 5%
HoothootTime of day: NightLevel 24Encounter rate 10%
NoctowlTime of day: NightLevel 25Encounter rate 10%

Route 2152 Pokémon

Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Route 2143 Pokémon

Walking
GirafarigLevel 24Encounter rate 10%
Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Valor Lakefront3 Pokémon

Walking
GirafarigLevel 21–22Encounter rate 30%
StaraviaLevel 21–22Encounter rate 5–15%
BibarelLevel 21–22Encounter rate 15%

Route 2132 Pokémon

Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Great Marsh7 Pokémon

Walking
HoothootTime of day: NightLevel 20–24Encounter rate 10–20%
NoctowlTime of day: NightLevel 26Encounter rate 10%
AzurillLevel 20–24Encounter rate 1–5%

Route 2125 Pokémon

Walking
StarlyLevel 16Encounter rate 20%
StaraviaLevel 17–18Encounter rate 5–25%
BibarelLevel 18–20Encounter rate 25–35%

Trophy Garden1 Pokémon

Walking
StaraviaLevel 16–17Encounter rate 20–40%

Fuego Ironworks2 Pokémon

Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Route 2212 Pokémon

Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Route 2183 Pokémon

WalkingSP ONLY
GlameowLevel 29–30Encounter rate 15%
Honey Tree
AipomLevel 5–15Encounter rate 5%
MunchlaxLevel 5–15Encounter rate 1%

Lake Valor3 Pokémon

Walking
NoctowlTime of day: NightLevel 34–36Encounter rate 20%
StaraviaLevel 34–36Encounter rate 5–25%
BibarelLevel 34–36Encounter rate 45%

Route 2161 Pokémon

Walking
NoctowlTime of day: NightLevel 33Encounter rate 10%

Route 2171 Pokémon

Walking
NoctowlTime of day: NightLevel 35Encounter rate 10%

Acuity Lakefront1 Pokémon

Walking
NoctowlTime of day: NightLevel 35Encounter rate 10%

Lake Acuity2 Pokémon

Walking
NoctowlTime of day: NightLevel 34–36Encounter rate 20%
BibarelLevel 34–35Encounter rate 25–35%

Route 2225 Pokémon

Walking
GlameowSP ONLYLevel 40Encounter rate 20%
PuruglySP ONLYLevel 41–42Encounter rate 15%
ChatotTime of day: Morning/DayLevel 40–41Encounter rate 20%

Bogsunk Cavern1 Pokémon

Walking
LickitungLevel 16–63Encounter rate 40–50%

Dazzling Cave1 Pokémon

Walking
GirafarigLevel 25–29

Fountainspring Cave5 Pokémon

Walking
LickitungLevel 16–63Encounter rate 30%
HoothootLevel 25–29
SwabluLevel 16–63Encounter rate 30%

Glacial Cavern1 Pokémon

Walking
BunearyLevel 39–63

Grassland Cave7 Pokémon

Walking
HoothootLevel 25–29
BidoofLevel 16–20
BibarelLevel 25–29

Icy Cave1 Pokémon

Walking
BunearyLevel 33–63

Riverbank Cave8 Pokémon

Walking
LickitungLevel 16–63Encounter rate 70%
HoothootLevel 25–29
BidoofLevel 16–20

Rocky CaveSP ONLY1 Pokémon

Walking
TeddiursaLevel 16–63Encounter rate 30%

Spacious Cave8 Pokémon

Walking
HoothootLevel 25–29
AipomLevel 25–29
BidoofLevel 16–20

Stargleam Cavern1 Pokémon

Walking
GirafarigLevel 33–63

Still-Water Cavern8 Pokémon

Walking
LickitungLevel 16–63Encounter rate 70%
HoothootLevel 25–29
BidoofLevel 16–20

Sunlit Cavern7 Pokémon

Walking
HoothootLevel 25–29
BidoofLevel 16–20
BibarelLevel 25–29

Swampy Cave1 Pokémon

Walking
LickitungLevel 16–63Encounter rate 40–50%

Whiteout Cave2 Pokémon

Walking
BunearyLevel 39–63
MunchlaxLevel 39–63

AFTER THE STORY45

Route 2011 Pokémon

Swarm
DoduoLevel 2Encounter rate 40%

Route 2022 Pokémon

Poké Radar
SentretLevel 2–4Encounter rate 22%
Swarm
ZigzagoonLevel 3Encounter rate 40%

Route 207SP ONLY1 Pokémon

Poké Radar
StantlerLevel 6–7Encounter rate 22%

Eterna Forest1 Pokémon

Swarm
SlakothLevel 10Encounter rate 40%

Route 2111 Pokémon

Poké Radar
SwabluLevel 27–28Encounter rate 22%

Mt. Coronet1 Pokémon

Poké Radar
LoudredLevel 39–40Encounter rate 22%

Route 2081 Pokémon

Swarm
DunsparceLevel 16Encounter rate 40%

Hearthome City1 Pokémon

Gift
EeveeLevel 5

Route 2092 Pokémon

Poké Radar
TaurosLevel 16–17Encounter rate 2–20%
MiltankLevel 16–17Encounter rate 2–20%

Route 2103 Pokémon

Poké Radar
TaurosLevel 19–20Encounter rate 2–20%
MiltankLevel 19–20Encounter rate 2–20%
KecleonBD ONLYLevel 25–26Encounter rate 22%

Route 2131 Pokémon

Poké Radar
SwellowLevel 20–22Encounter rate 22%

Great Marsh1 Pokémon

Walking
KangaskhanLevel 22–26

Route 2121 Pokémon

Poké Radar
SmeargleLevel 16–18Encounter rate 22%

Trophy Garden9 Pokémon

Walking
JigglypuffLevel 16–18
MeowthLevel 16–18
ChanseyLevel 16–18

Route 2211 Pokémon

Swarm
Farfetch'dLevel 28Encounter rate 40%

Route 2181 Pokémon

Poké Radar
DittoLevel 29–30Encounter rate 22%

Lake Valor1 Pokémon

Swarm
LickitungLevel 34–36Encounter rate 40%

Route 2221 Pokémon

Swarm
SkittyLevel 40Encounter rate 40%

Route 2241 Pokémon

Walking
ChatotTime of day: Morning/DayLevel 52–54Encounter rate 20%

Sendoff Spring3 Pokémon

Walking
NoctowlTime of day: NightLevel 53–54Encounter rate 20%
StaraviaLevel 52–54Encounter rate 5–25%
BibarelLevel 52–54Encounter rate 45%

Snowpoint Temple1 Pokémon

Legendary · one encounter
RegigigasLevel 70

Route 2254 Pokémon

Walking
RattataLevel 20–22Encounter rate 5%
RaticateLevel 50–52Encounter rate 30%
SpearowLevel 20–22Encounter rate 5%

Route 2264 Pokémon

Walking
RattataLevel 20–22Encounter rate 5%
RaticateLevel 51–52Encounter rate 30%
SpearowLevel 20–22Encounter rate 5%

Route 2271 Pokémon

Walking
FearowLevel 54–55Encounter rate 10–20%

Route 2271 Pokémon

Swarm
SpindaLevel 55Encounter rate 40%

Stark Mountain1 Pokémon

Walking
FearowLevel 54–55Encounter rate 10–20%

Route 2291 Pokémon

Swarm
PidgeyLevel 51Encounter rate 40%

Route 229SP ONLY1 Pokémon

Walking
PuruglyLevel 50Encounter rate 10%

Big Bluff Cavern4 Pokémon

Walking
TaurosLevel 58–63
SentretLevel 58–63
FurretLevel 58–63

Bogsunk CavernBD ONLY1 Pokémon

Walking
ZangooseLevel 58–63

Dazzling Cave2 Pokémon

Walking
DittoLevel 58–63
ZangooseBD ONLYLevel 58–63

Fountainspring Cave2 Pokémon

Walking
Farfetch'dLevel 58–63
TaurosLevel 58–63

Glacial Cavern3 Pokémon

Walking
TaurosLevel 58–63
TeddiursaSP ONLYLevel 58–63
SwabluLevel 58–63

Grassland Cave9 Pokémon

Walking
RattataLevel 58–63
RaticateLevel 58–63
Farfetch'dLevel 58–63

Icy Cave3 Pokémon

Walking
TaurosLevel 58–63
TeddiursaSP ONLYLevel 58–63
SwabluLevel 58–63

Riverbank Cave4 Pokémon

Walking
RattataLevel 58–63
RaticateLevel 58–63
TaurosLevel 58–63

Rocky Cave4 Pokémon

Walking
TaurosLevel 58–63
SentretLevel 58–63
FurretLevel 58–63

Spacious Cave13 Pokémon

Walking
RattataLevel 58–63
RaticateLevel 58–63
Farfetch'dLevel 58–63

Stargleam Cavern2 Pokémon

Walking
DittoLevel 58–63
ZangooseBD ONLYLevel 58–63

Still-Water Cavern4 Pokémon

Walking
RattataLevel 58–63
RaticateLevel 58–63
TaurosLevel 58–63

Sunlit Cavern9 Pokémon

Walking
RattataLevel 58–63
RaticateLevel 58–63
Farfetch'dLevel 58–63

Swampy CaveBD ONLY1 Pokémon

Walking
ZangooseLevel 58–63

Typhlo Cavern2 Pokémon

Walking
SentretLevel 58–63
FurretLevel 58–63

Volcanic Cave2 Pokémon

Walking
SentretLevel 58–63
FurretLevel 58–63

Whiteout Cave5 Pokémon

Walking
TaurosLevel 58–63
SentretLevel 58–63
FurretLevel 58–63

Moves & TMs

Normal-type moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: 133 moves and who learns them

Of these moves, Explosion has the highest power at 250, and 7 moves tie as the ones the most Normal-type Pokémon can learn (70 each). 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 133 MOVES

	Cat.
ExplosionThe user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.	PHYSICAL	Power250	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it TM64 LEVEL-UP	Learned byand 54 Pokémon of other types
Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.	PHYSICAL	Power150	Acc.90	PP5	How to get it TM68 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 211 Pokémon of other types
Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.	SPECIAL	Power150	Acc.90	PP5	How to get it TM15 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 218 Pokémon of other types
Rock Climb20% chance to confuse	PHYSICAL	Power90	Acc.85	PP20	How to get it TM100	Learned by and 75 Pokémon of other types
StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM96 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 217 Pokémon of other types
FacadeThis attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	PHYSICAL	Power70	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it TM42 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 400 Pokémon of other types
CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. It’s also one of the Pokétch’s hidden moves.	PHYSICAL	Power50	Acc.95	PP30	How to get it TM93 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 15 and 127 Pokémon of other types
False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP40	How to get it TM54 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 35 Lv 29and 46 Pokémon of other types
Self-DestructThe user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.	PHYSICAL	Power200	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 24 Lv 26 Lv 28 Lv 6and 9 more Pokémon
BoomburstThe user attacks everything around it with the destructive power of a terrible, explosive sound.	SPECIAL	Power140	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 72and 2 Pokémon of other types
Last ResortThis move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.	PHYSICAL	Power140	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 48 Lv 52 Lv 55 Lv 1and 18 Pokémon of other types
Skull BashThe user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.	PHYSICAL	Power130	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 36 Lv 29and 3 more Pokémon
Double-EdgeA reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.	PHYSICAL	Power120	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 31 Lv 44 Lv 40 Lv 55and 56 Pokémon of other types
Mega KickThe target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.	PHYSICAL	Power120	Acc.75	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 32
ThrashThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.	PHYSICAL	Power120	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 50 Lv 50 Lv 50 Lv 55and 15 Pokémon of other types
Hyper VoiceThe user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.	SPECIAL	Power90	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 36 Lv 47 Lv 45 Lv 1and 2 Pokémon of other types
Take DownA reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.	PHYSICAL	Power90	Acc.85	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 16 Lv 22 Lv 24 Lv 35and 64 Pokémon of other types
UproarThe user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.	SPECIAL	Power90	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 29 Lv 27 Lv 1 Lv 35and 10 Pokémon of other types
Body Slam30% chance to paralyze	PHYSICAL	Power85	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 24 Lv 28 Lv 32 Lv 40and 21 Pokémon of other types
Extreme SpeedThe user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40and 8 Pokémon of other types
Mega PunchThe target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.85	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 36and 1 Pokémon of another type
SlamThe target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.	PHYSICAL	Power80	Acc.75	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 48 Lv 25 Lv 12and 24 Pokémon of other types
Tri AttackThe user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. This may also burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.	SPECIAL	Power80	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 45and 5 Pokémon of other types
Crush ClawThe user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.	PHYSICAL	Power75	Acc.95	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 26and 3 Pokémon of other types
Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch	PHYSICAL	Power70	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 24 Lv 25 Lv 12 Lv 25and 28 Pokémon of other types
RetaliateThe user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased.	PHYSICAL	Power70	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 32and 6 Pokémon of other types
SlashThe target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.	PHYSICAL	Power70	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 36 Lv 40 Lv 29 Lv 1and 39 Pokémon of other types
Horn AttackThe target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.	PHYSICAL	Power65	Acc.100	PP25	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 20and 10 Pokémon of other types
Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch	PHYSICAL	Power65	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 30 Lv 16 Lv 14 Lv 13and 13 Pokémon of other types
CovetThe user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.	PHYSICAL	Power60	Acc.100	PP25	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 8 Lv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1and 12 Pokémon of other types
RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.	SPECIAL	Power60	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 16 Lv 16 Lv 29and 1 Pokémon of another type
SwiftStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.	SPECIAL	Power60	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 20 Lv 22and 31 Pokémon of other types
Vise GripThe target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.	PHYSICAL	Power55	Acc.100	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
Rapid SpinA spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user’s Speed stat.	PHYSICAL	Power50	Acc.100	PP40	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 9 Lv 15 Lv 12 Lv 17and 10 more Pokémon
Snore30% chance to make the target flinch	SPECIAL	Power50	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 20 Lv 43and 7 Pokémon of other types
Weather BallThis attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.	SPECIAL	Power50	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 25and 3 Pokémon of other types
Echoed VoiceThe user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, its power is increased.	SPECIAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 4 Lv 8 Lv 6 Lv 5
Fake OutThis attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 8 Lv 1 Lv 1and 11 Pokémon of other types
Pay DayNumerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12
PoundThe target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP35	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1and 33 Pokémon of other types
Quick AttackThe user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 13 Lv 4 Lv 5 Lv 10and 51 Pokémon of other types
ScratchHard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP35	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 8 Lv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1and 35 Pokémon of other types
TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.	PHYSICAL	Power40	Acc.100	PP35	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1and 143 Pokémon of other types
Double HitThe user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.	PHYSICAL	Power35	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 22 Lv 32 Lv 32 Lv 28and 9 Pokémon of other types
FeintThis attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.	PHYSICAL	Power30	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 4 Lv 10and 19 Pokémon of other types
Fury SwipesThe target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.	PHYSICAL	Power18	Acc.80	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 29 Lv 13 Lv 18 Lv 8and 25 Pokémon of other types
BindThings such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.	PHYSICAL	Power15	Acc.85	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 4and 10 Pokémon of other types
Fury AttackThe target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.	PHYSICAL	Power15	Acc.85	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 11 Lv 12 Lv 12 Lv 17and 11 Pokémon of other types
WrapA long body, vines, or the like are used to wrap and squeeze the target for four to five turns.	PHYSICAL	Power15	Acc.90	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 18and 18 Pokémon of other types
Crush GripThe target is crushed with great force. The more HP the target has left, the greater this move’s power.	PHYSICAL	Power—	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 78
EndeavorThis attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.	PHYSICAL	Power—	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 34 Lv 47 Lv 56 Lv 37and 15 Pokémon of other types
FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.	PHYSICAL	Power—	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 30 Lv 33and 30 Pokémon of other types
GuillotineA vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.	PHYSICAL	Power—	Acc.30	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 48 Lv 48 Lv 55 Lv 52and 3 more Pokémon
Horn DrillThe user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.	PHYSICAL	Power—	Acc.30	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 60 Lv 50and 3 more Pokémon
PresentThe user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however.	PHYSICAL	Power—	Acc.90	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
Spit UpThe power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move’s power.	SPECIAL	Power—	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12and 14 Pokémon of other types
Super FangThe user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.	FIXED	Power—	Acc.90	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 28 Lv 33and 1 Pokémon of another type
AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it TM45 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 358 Pokémon of other types
Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP15	How to get it TM32 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 400 Pokémon of other types
EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it TM58 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 400 Pokémon of other types
FlashThe user flashes a light that lowers the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it TM70	Learned by and 186 Pokémon of other types
ProtectThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it TM17 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 401 Pokémon of other types
Psych UpThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it TM77 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 124 Pokémon of other types
RecycleThe user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it TM67 LEVEL-UP	Learned by Lv 5 Lv 1and 44 Pokémon of other types
RoarThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it TM05 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 98 Pokémon of other types
SafeguardThe user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP25	How to get it TM20 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 112 Pokémon of other types
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it TM82 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 400 Pokémon of other types
SubstituteThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it TM90 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 400 Pokémon of other types
SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.85	PP15	How to get it TM87 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 400 Pokémon of other types
Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it TM75 LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 45 Lv 36 and 118 Pokémon of other types
Work UpThe user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP30	How to get it TM10 LEVEL-UP	Learned by and 78 Pokémon of other types
AcupressureThe user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its or its allies’ stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 33and 5 Pokémon of other types
After YouThe user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12and 5 Pokémon of other types
Baton PassThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP40	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 35 Lv 39 Lv 11 Lv 41and 24 Pokémon of other types
Belly DrumThe user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 60 Lv 48 Lv 33and 6 Pokémon of other types
BlockThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1and 7 Pokémon of other types
ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
ConversionThe user changes its type to become the same type as the move at the top of the list of moves it knows.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
Conversion 2The user changes its type to make itself resistant to the type of the attack the target used last.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 25
CopycatThe user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 30 Lv 19and 21 Pokémon of other types
Defense CurlThe user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP40	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1and 17 Pokémon of other types
DisableFor four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 24 Lv 16and 21 Pokémon of other types
EncoreThe user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 6and 18 Pokémon of other types
EntrainmentThe user dances with an odd rhythm that compels the target to mimic it, making the target’s Ability the same as the user’s.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 50 Lv 40and 4 Pokémon of other types
Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 7 Lv 29 Lv 20 Lv 5and 44 Pokémon of other types
Follow MeThe user draws attention to itself, making all targets take aim only at the user.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 19and 5 Pokémon of other types
GlareThe user intimidates the target with the pattern on its belly to cause paralysis.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12and 3 Pokémon of other types
GrowlThe user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP40	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 1 Lv 4and 83 Pokémon of other types
GrowthThe user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 6 Lv 1 Lv 33 Lv 7and 31 more Pokémon
HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 12 Lv 4and 46 more Pokémon
Heal BellThe user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 20 Lv 37and 1 Pokémon of another type
Helping HandThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 32 Lv 1 Lv 16 Lv 3and 34 Pokémon of other types
HowlThe user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP40	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 10and 9 Pokémon of other types
Laser FocusThe user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 13and 11 Pokémon of other types
LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 4 Lv 5 Lv 8 Lv 1and 93 Pokémon of other types
Lock-OnThe user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the next attack does not miss the target.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 55and 10 Pokémon of other types
Lovely KissWith a scary face, the user tries to force a kiss on the target. If it succeeds, the target falls asleep.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.75	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 40
Mean LookThe user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 10 Lv 8 Lv 46 Lv 50and 13 more Pokémon
MetronomeThe user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1and 5 Pokémon of other types
Milk DrinkThe user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP. It may also be used to heal an ally’s HP outside of battle.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 35
MimicThe user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 28 Lv 33and 4 Pokémon of other types
Mind ReaderThe user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 29 Lv 28 Lv 60and 7 more Pokémon
MinimizeThe user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1and 9 Pokémon of other types
Morning SunThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 30 Lv 17 Lv 1 Lv 1and 1 more Pokémon
Nature PowerThis attack makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 23 Lv 24 Lv 21and 6 more Pokémon
Noble RoarLetting out a noble roar, the user intimidates the target and lowers its Attack and Sp. Atk stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
Pain SplitThe user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 32 Lv 44 Lv 19 Lv 56and 3 more Pokémon
Perish SongAny Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP5	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 44 Lv 90and 10 Pokémon of other types
Play NiceThe user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target’s Attack stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 25and 7 Pokémon of other types
RecoverRestoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 35 Lv 70and 17 Pokémon of other types
Reflect TypeThe user reflects the target’s type, making the user the same type as the target.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1 Lv 55
Scary FaceThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 25 Lv 38and 52 Pokémon of other types
ScreechAn earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.85	PP40	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 32 Lv 42 Lv 1 Lv 25and 57 Pokémon of other types
Shell SmashThe user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 27 Lv 44 Lv 55 Lv 65and 9 more Pokémon
Simple BeamThe user’s mysterious psychic wave changes the target’s Ability to Simple.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 55
SingA soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.55	PP15	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 16 Lv 7 Lv 28and 8 Pokémon of other types
SketchIt enables the user to permanently learn the move last used by the target. Once used, Sketch disappears.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP1	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
Slack OffThe user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 9and 8 Pokémon of other types
SmokescreenThe user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. This lowers the target’s accuracy.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 8 Lv 8 Lv 5 Lv 1and 14 more Pokémon
Soft-BoiledThe user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP. It may also be used to heal an ally’s HP outside of battle.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 44
SplashThe user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP40	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 1and 18 Pokémon of other types
StockpileThe user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12 Lv 1and 14 Pokémon of other types
SupersonicThe user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.55	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12 Lv 30and 32 Pokémon of other types
SwallowThe power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12 Lv 1and 13 Pokémon of other types
Sweet ScentA sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 22and 24 Pokémon of other types
Tail WhipThe user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP30	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1 Lv 4 Lv 1 Lv 1and 40 Pokémon of other types
Tearful LookThe user gets teary eyed to make the target lose its combative spirit. This lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 24 Lv 13and 1 more Pokémon
Teeter DanceThe user performs a wobbly dance that confuses the Pokémon around it.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 10and 5 Pokémon of other types
TickleThe user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.100	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 15and 3 Pokémon of other types
TransformThe user transforms into a copy of the target right down to having the same move set.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 1
WhirlwindThe target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP20	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 17 Lv 21and 11 Pokémon of other types
WishOne turn after this move is used, the user’s or its replacement’s HP is restored by half the user’s max HP.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 52 Lv 40 Lv 28 Lv 22and 4 more Pokémon
YawnThe user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.	STATUS	Power—	Acc.—	PP10	How to get it LEVEL-UP	Learned byLv 12 Lv 28 Lv 1 Lv 21and 23 Pokémon of other types

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Boosts

Normal-type boosts in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: items and abilities

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

Held items1

Silk Scarf×1.2
Hold it and Normal moves get 20% more power.
Where: Veilstone City

Abilities2

Normalize×1.2
All of its moves become Normal-type and get 20% more power.
Has it:Skitty Delcatty
Adaptability×2
Its Normal moves get a 2× same-type bonus instead of 1.5×.
Has it:Eevee Porygon-Z

Normal weakness page: resist berries for Normal matchups →

Gen 8 rules

How Normal moves deal damage in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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

HOW NORMAL 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 Normal for 2× and which ones Normal hits for 2×.

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FightingHITS NORMAL 2×25