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.
A sudden transformation of Carbink, its pink, glimmering body is said to be the loveliest sight in the whole world.
It can instantly create many diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air between its hands.
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 |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Noivern builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
| ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin6-7% U Turn5-6% Knock Off5-6% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Lokix builds →Knock Off12-14% U Turn13-15% Sucker Punch13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Moltres builds →Flamethrower14-16% U Turn5-6% | ||
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
Clearbody isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Power Herb for instant two-turn move execution and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs, Diancie fills the special attacker slot reliably. Quiet nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Diancie best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Moonblast
- Diamond Storm
- Earth Power
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Body Press
- Trick Room
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Body Press
- Moonblast
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Body Press
- Baton Pass
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Moonblast
- Diamond Storm
- Earth Power
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Body Press
- Trick Room
- Protect
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Body Press
- Moonblast
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Body Press
- Baton Pass
- Moonblast
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Protect
- Trick Room
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Earth Power
- Diamond Storm
- Iron Defense
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Moonblast
- Calm Mind
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Trick Room
- Moonblast
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Moonblast
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Diancie's Normal and Fighting coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Meteor Beam and Diamond Storm for same-type damage. Diamond Storm and Moonblast are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Diancie's Normal and Ground coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Meteor Beam and Diamond Storm for same-type damage. Diamond Storm and Stone Edge are the payoff moves.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Diancie's Normal and Fighting coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Meteor Beam and Stone Edge for same-type damage. Moonblast and Stone Edge are the payoff moves.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Diancie learns Stone Edge and Diamond Storm naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Steel coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Diancie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Diancie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Diancie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Diancie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
At 600 BST, Diancie is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as an attacker.
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.
Watch for Aegislash (Steel), Greninja (Water), and Venusaur (Grass) when using Diancie. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Aegislash is the most dangerous since Steel moves deal 4x damage. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. Diancie has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. That's the one you want on Diancie. It's the only ability Diancie has.
Diancie is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Introduced in X & Y, Diancie shows up in 7 games across 5 generations. Mythical status keeps it locked behind events or specific story content in most appearances.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves