Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Skitty is a Normal Type Kitten Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Skitty can be found with Cute Charm, Normalize and Wonder Skin as an Ability and has a Fast growth rate with a 1 Speed EV Yield. We recommend the Jolly Nature, based on 260 combined Base Stats.
Skitty Stats and Abilities
Based on Skitty Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Skitty Highest IV Stat is Speed 50 and the Lowest being Special Attack 35.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | HP | 50 | 210 | 304 |
F | Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 |
F | Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 |
F | Special Attack | 35 | 67 | 185 |
F | Special Defense | 35 | 67 | 185 |
F | Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 |
F | Total | 260 |
Skitty | Detail |
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Best Nature | Jolly
↑ +10% Speed↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Speed |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Fairy, Field |
Egg Cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Cute Charm Ability 1 | Contact with the Pokémon may cause infatuation. |
Normalize Ability 2 | Normalize causes all moves used by the Pokémon to become Normal-type, and attacking moves increase in power by 20%. |
Wonder Skin Hidden Ability | Wonder Skin halves the accuracy of all status moves targeted at the ability-bearer. |
How To Evolve Skitty in BDSP
Skitty requires (use Moon Stone) to evolve into Delcatty.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution |
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Skitty
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Moon Stone ![]() → |
Delcatty
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Where To Find Skitty in BDSP
Skitty 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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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Skitty
Lv. 16-63
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![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Skitty
Lv. 40
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Skitty Weakness
Skitty is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Skitty to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage | |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Skitty Weak Against?
What pokemon is Skitty Strong Against?

Best Moves Skitty in BDSP
Best Moveset for Skitty Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 |
Double-Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 180 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
46 |
Play Rough
| ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | May lower opponent's Attack. |
31 |
Facade
| ![]() | Physical | 105 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
34 |
Covet
| ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 25 | Opponent's item is stolen by the user. |
Best Moveset for Skitty TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM22 |
Solar Beam
| ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM14 |
Blizzard
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM25 |
Thunder
| ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
TM85 |
Dream Eater
| ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent. |



Skitty Level Up Moves
List of Moves Skitty can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Fake Out
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
|
1 |
Growl
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack.
|
1 |
Tail Whip
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Lowers opponent's Defense.
|
4 |
Tackle
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Power:
60 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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7 |
Sing
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Power: —
Acc: 55
PP: 15
![]() Puts opponent to sleep.
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10 |
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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13 |
Disarming Voice
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Power: 40
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
|
16 |
Fury Swipes
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Power:
27 Acc: 80
PP: 15
![]() Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
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19 |
Copycat
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Copies opponent's last move.
|
22 |
Payback
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
|
25 |
Charm
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
|
31 |
Facade
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
|
34 |
Covet
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() Opponent's item is stolen by the user.
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37 |
Heal Bell
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Heals the user's party's status conditions.
|
40 |
Double-Edge
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Power:
180 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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43 |
Baby-Doll Eyes
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() Always goes first. Lowers the target's attack.
|
46 |
Play Rough
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Power: 90
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Attack.
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Skitty TM Moves
List of Moves Skitty can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 |
Water Pulse
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
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TM04 |
Calm Mind
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
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TM10 |
Work Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
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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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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.
|
TM20 |
Safeguard
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 25
![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions.
|
TM22 |
Solar Beam
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
|
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.
|
TM25 |
Thunder
|
Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 10
![]() May paralyze opponent.
|
TM28 |
Dig
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
|
TM30 |
Shadow Ball
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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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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TM42 |
Facade
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Power:
105 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
|
TM44 |
Rest
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
|
TM45 |
Attract
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
|
TM57 |
Charge Beam
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Power: 50
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May raise user's Special Attack.
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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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TM63 |
Nasty Plot
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
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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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TM70 |
Flash
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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TM73 |
Thunder Wave
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Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 20
![]() Paralyzes opponent.
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TM77 |
Psych Up
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes.
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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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TM85 |
Dream Eater
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Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
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TM86 |
Grass Knot
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
|
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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Skitty Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Skitty can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Helping Hand
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
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Uproar
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
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Fake Tears
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
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Wish
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() The user recovers HP in the following turn.
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Baton Pass
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
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Tickle
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense.
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Last Resort
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Power:
210 Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Can only be used after all other moves are used.
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Fake Out
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User attacks first, foe flinches. Only usable on first turn.
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Zen Headbutt
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Power: 80
Acc: 90
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Sucker Punch
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() User attacks first, but only works if opponent is readying an attack.
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Simple Beam
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Changes target's ability to Simple.
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Cosmic Power
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Defense and Special Defense.
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