Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Rhydon is a Ground and Rock Type Drill Pokémon, with a 7.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Rhydon can be found with Lightning Rod, Rock Head and Reckless as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 485 combined Base Stats.
Rhydon Stats and Abilities
Based on Rhydon Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Rhydon Highest IV Stat is Attack 130 and the Lowest being Speed 40.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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D | HP | 105 | 320 | 414 |
S | Attack | 130 | 238 | 394 |
C | Defense | 120 | 220 | 372 |
F | Special Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 |
F | Special Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 |
F | Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 |
C | Total | 485 |
Rhydon | Detail |
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Best Nature | Brave
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 2 Attack |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Catch Rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field, Monster |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Lightning Rod Ability 1 | Lightning Rod forces all single-target Electric-type moves - used by any other Pokémon on the field - to target this Pokémon, and with 100% accuracy. This includes the status move Thunder Wave. The ability is most useful in double/triple battles. |
Rock Head Ability 2 | Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage. |
Reckless Hidden Ability | Reckless increases the power of recoil moves by 20%. By extension this means the amount of recoil damage taken will increase as more more damage is dealt (except for High Jump Kick and Jump Kick which have fixed recoil). |
How To Evolve Rhydon in BDSP
Rhyhorn requires (Level 42) to evolve into Rhydon and then (trade holding Protector) to evolve into Rhyperior.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Rhyhorn
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Rhydon
![]() | trade holding
Protector ![]() → |
Rhyperior
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Where To Find Rhydon in BDSP
Rhydon has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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Lv. 52-53
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Lv. 22
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Lv. 55
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Lv. 22
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Lv. 55
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Rhydon Weakness
Rhydon is a Ground and Rock Type pokemon. This will cause Rhydon to take More Damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Normal, , Fire, Electric, Poison Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage |
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2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage |
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Immune to Damage |
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Best Moves Rhydon in BDSP
Best Moveset for Rhydon Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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61 |
Megahorn
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage. |
47 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
1 |
Hammer Arm
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | Lowers user's Speed. |
54 |
Stone Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | High critical hit ratio. |
Best Moveset for Rhydon TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM68 |
Giga Impact
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 |
Hyper Beam
| ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM52 |
Focus Blast
| ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |


Rhydon Level Up Moves
List of Moves Rhydon can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Hammer Arm
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Power: 100
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Lowers user's Speed.
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1 |
Tackle
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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1 |
Tail Whip
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
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1 |
Smack Down
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Power:
75 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Makes Flying-type Pokémon vulnerable to Ground moves.
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1 |
Bulldoze
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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15 |
Horn Attack
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 25
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20 |
Scary Face
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
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25 |
Stomp
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Power: 65
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May cause flinching.
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30 |
Rock Blast
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Power:
37.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
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35 |
Drill Run
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Power:
120 Acc: 95
PP: 10
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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40 |
Take Down
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Power: 90
Acc: 85
PP: 20
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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47 |
Earthquake
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Power:
150 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
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54 |
Stone Edge
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Power:
150 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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61 |
Megahorn
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Power: 120
Acc: 85
PP: 10
![]() Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
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68 |
Horn Drill
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
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Rhydon TM Moves
List of Moves Rhydon can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM01 |
Focus Punch
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Power: 150
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
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TM05 |
Roar
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM13 |
Ice Beam
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM14 |
Blizzard
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TM15 |
Hyper Beam
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM18 |
Rain Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM24 |
Thunderbolt
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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TM25 |
Thunder
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Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 10
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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TM26 |
Earthquake
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Power:
150 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
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TM28 |
Dig
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Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
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TM31 |
Brick Break
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM34 |
Shock Wave
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Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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TM35 |
Flamethrower
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM37 |
Sandstorm
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
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TM38 |
Fire Blast
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Power: 110
Acc: 85
PP: 5
![]() May burn opponent.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power:
90 Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM46 |
Thief
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Also steals opponent's held item.
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TM52 |
Focus Blast
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Power: 120
Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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TM56 |
Fling
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM59 |
Dragon Pulse
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Power: 85
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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TM66 |
Payback
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
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TM68 |
Giga Impact
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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TM69 |
Rock Polish
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
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TM71 |
Stone Edge
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Power:
150 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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TM72 |
Avalanche
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if user took damage first.
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TM75 |
Swords Dance
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
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TM76 |
Stealth Rock
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM84 |
Poison Jab
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM93 |
Cut
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Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 30
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TM95 |
Surf
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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