Diancie Best Moveset
Rock/Fairy at 150/150 balanced defenses with 100/100 mixed offenses. AbilityClear Body prevents stat drops. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureQuiet runs mixed attacking from behind elite defenses. The moveset tanks hits on both sides and fires Rock and Fairy TermStab. 50 HP undercuts the defensive numbers. B-Tier through the rare Rock/Fairy defensive typing.
Rock/Fairy with Clear Body preventing stat drops in Gen VI (X & Y). Mega Diancie hit 160 Sp. Atk with Magic Bounce reflecting hazards. Base form was mediocre but the Mega was strong.
Best Moves
Best Build
Diancie best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Toxic
- Reflect
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Mega Diancie with Magic Bounce stayed relevant in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Reflected Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Thunder Wave. Two gens of Mega carrying the name.
Wall Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Moonblast
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
No Mega form in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Base Diancie had 50/100/150 lopsided bulk and no Magic Bounce. Dropped without the Mega Stone.
Special Tank Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Moonblast
- Calm Mind
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Same level as base form in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Rock/Fairy was interesting typing but Diancie's identity was always the Mega form. Without it, just another mid-tier Fairy.
Special Tank Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Body Press
- Moonblast
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Diancie Weakness
Diancie's Rock/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Steel, Water, Grass, and Ground. Steel hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. The Rock/Fairy typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Diancie's overall bulk (50/150/150) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Steel |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Diancie Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Diancie
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Cinderace builds →U Turn8-10% Sucker Punch8-10% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn 2x16-19% Scald 2x14-16% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBaddreams ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Darkrai builds →Dark Pulse10-12% Ice Beam23-28% Sludge Bomb23-28% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Moltres builds →Flamethrower9-11% U Turn5-6% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin3-4% | ||
B | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Weavile builds →Knock Off8-9% Ice Shard10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Zapdos builds →Hurricane11-13% Volt Switch14-17% Heat Wave10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Ribombee builds →Moonblast19-23% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Lokix builds →U Turn12-14% Knock Off12-13% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeat Rock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Incineroar builds →Knock Off8-10% Flare Blitz15-18% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves View Tornadus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLight Clay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Evolution
A Rock/Fairy-type mythical at 600 base stats, Diancie can't breed or evolve. Event distribution is the standard way to obtain one. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Shiny Diancie
Diancie's shiny turns its pink gem details to a deeper magenta-red while the body stays mostly the same gray-white. For a Mythical, you'd hope for more contrast, but the jewel tones still look premium. The Mega form's shiny is where the real magic happens, with a more pronounced shift.
Shiny Diancie Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Diancie Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Diancie
Diancie can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet, and none of the games below can send it to Scarlet & Violet directly. The encounter info below covers where it turns up.
Diancie cannot be caught in the wild in Scarlet & Violet, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Scarlet & Violet.
Diancie is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Magenta District when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Get Diancie in Legends: Z-A
No wild encounters for Diancie in Sword & Shield, and none of the games below can send it to Sword & Shield directly. The encounter info below covers where it appears.
Diancie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
No wild encounters for Diancie in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, and none of the games below can send it to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon directly. The encounter info below covers where it appears.
Diancie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and HP's dead weight. But this Jewel Pokemon still yields 3 Defense and Sp. Def EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It can instantly create many diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air between its hands.
Diancie Event Distributions
Diancie is a frequent Mystery Gift event target, offered again and again rather than as a one-off.
Shiny Diancie GiftDec 2015XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireAlways shiny
Diancie GiftNov 2015XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
It's the Mythical Pokémon Diancie!Jul 2015XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Mythical Pokemon Diancie GiftJan 2015XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
The Mythical Pokémon Diancie!Oct 2014XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Diancie PresentSep 2014XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Diancie GiftXYNot shiny
Shiny Diancie GiftXYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireAlways shiny
Diancie Guide
Yes. Mega Diancie is the evolved form, sitting at 700 BST. Big power spike over base Diancie (600). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
Use Diancie as an attacker. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest, Moonblast is the primary attack.
Build your team around Samurott Hisui, Hatterene, and Kingambit. These have the highest co-usage rates with Diancie in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Quiet on Diancie. +Sp. Atk is what matters, and the -Speed cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Diancie shows up in 7 games across 4 generations. Mythical status keeps it locked behind events or specific story content in most appearances.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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