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Generation IV · Sinnoh · 2007
Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Pokédex
Sinnoh introduced the biggest mechanic change in Pokemon history. Every move now has its own physical or special category instead of inheriting it from the type. Also added the GTS for online trading and new cross-gen evolutions like Electivire and Magmortar.
Traced to the Diamond & Pearl data · updated Jul 22, 2026The 2007 Sinnoh originals, before Platinum reshuffled the dex
398Catchable in Diamond & Pearl
0My Dex · tap the circle to startSinnoh's own dex stops at 151 Pokemon, Turtwig through Manaphy. Round out that dex and Professor Oak reopens the list to 493, most of it postgame work Sinnoh covers itself, with Pal Park and trades filling the rest. Even with no link cable in reach, 147 of the Sinnoh dex are yours across Diamond and Pearl.
With the no-trading view on, the board trims to the 147 of the Sinnoh dex reachable across Diamond and Pearl with no cable in play. What falls out is three link-locked evolutions, Alakazam, Machamp, and Golem, plus Manaphy, which only hatches from a Pokemon Ranger Egg.
All Diamond & Pearl Pokemon
Every Sinnoh Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Track
Every Sinnoh entry is listed below in number order. It opens on Turtwig at #001 and reaches Manaphy at #151, 151 in total. About 102 of those are catchable in the wild, and every other card wears a chip that spells out how to get it.
All Pokemon listed· 493385 in reach · 108 sealed
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All 493 Pokemon listed here, by name151 Sinnoh Pokedex · 248 more you can catch · 94 transfer & event onlyShow namesHide names
- Abomasnow
- Abra
- Absol
- Aerodactyl
- Aggron
- Aipom
- Alakazam
- Altaria
- Ambipom
- Ampharos
- Anorith
- Arbok
- Arcanine
- Arceus
- Ariados
- Armaldo
- Aron
- Articuno
- Azelf
- Azumarill
- Azurill
- Bagon
- Baltoy
- Banette
- Barboach
- Bastiodon
- Bayleef
- Beautifly
- Beedrill
- Beldum
- Bellossom
- Bellsprout
- Bibarel
- Bidoof
- Blastoise
- Blaziken
- Blissey
- Bonsly
- Breloom
- Bronzong
- Bronzor
- Budew
- Buizel
- Bulbasaur
- Buneary
- Burmy
- Butterfree
- Cacnea
- Cacturne
- Camerupt
- Carnivine
- Carvanha
- Cascoon
- Castform
- Caterpie
- Celebi
- Chansey
- Charizard
- Charmander
- Charmeleon
- Chatot
- Cherrim
- Cherubi
- Chikorita
- Chimchar
- Chimecho
- Chinchou
- Chingling
- Clamperl
- Claydol
- Clefable
- Clefairy
- Cleffa
- Cloyster
- Combee
- Combusken
- Corphish
- Corsola
- Cradily
- Cranidos
- Crawdaunt
- Cresselia
- Croagunk
- Crobat
- Croconaw
- Cubone
- Cyndaquil
- Darkrai
- Delcatty
- Delibird
- Deoxys
- Dewgong
- Dialga
- Diglett
- Ditto
- Dodrio
- Doduo
- Donphan
- Dragonair
- Dragonite
- Drapion
- Dratini
- Drifblim
- Drifloon
- Drowzee
- Dugtrio
- Dunsparce
- Dusclops
- Dusknoir
- Duskull
- Dustox
- Eevee
- Ekans
- Electabuzz
- Electivire
- Electrike
- Electrode
- Elekid
- Empoleon
- Entei
- Espeon
- Exeggcute
- Exeggutor
- Exploud
- Farfetch'd
- Fearow
- Feebas
- Feraligatr
- Finneon
- Flaaffy
- Flareon
- Floatzel
- Flygon
- Forretress
- Froslass
- Furret
- Gabite
- Gallade
- Garchomp
- Gardevoir
- Gastly
- Gastrodon
- Gengar
- Geodude
- Gible
- Girafarig
- Giratina
- Glaceon
- Glalie
- Glameow
- Gligar
- Gliscor
- Gloom
- Golbat
- Goldeen
- Golduck
- Golem
- Gorebyss
- Granbull
- Graveler
- Grimer
- Grotle
- Groudon
- Grovyle
- Growlithe
- Grumpig
- Gulpin
- Gyarados
- Happiny
- Hariyama
- Haunter
- Heatran
- Heracross
- Hippopotas
- Hippowdon
- Hitmonchan
- Hitmonlee
- Hitmontop
- Ho-Oh
- Honchkrow
- Hoothoot
- Hoppip
- Horsea
- Houndoom
- Houndour
- Huntail
- Hypno
- Igglybuff
- Illumise
- Infernape
- Ivysaur
- Jigglypuff
- Jirachi
- Jolteon
- Jumpluff
- Jynx
- Kabuto
- Kabutops
- Kadabra
- Kakuna
- Kangaskhan
- Kecleon
- Kingdra
- Kingler
- Kirlia
- Koffing
- Krabby
- Kricketot
- Kricketune
- Kyogre
- Lairon
- Lanturn
- Lapras
- Larvitar
- Latias
- Latios
- Leafeon
- Ledian
- Ledyba
- Lickilicky
- Lickitung
- Lileep
- Linoone
- Lombre
- Lopunny
- Lotad
- Loudred
- Lucario
- Ludicolo
- Lugia
- Lumineon
- Lunatone
- Luvdisc
- Luxio
- Luxray
- Machamp
- Machoke
- Machop
- Magby
- Magcargo
- Magikarp
- Magmar
- Magmortar
- Magnemite
- Magneton
- Magnezone
- Makuhita
- Mamoswine
- Manaphy
- Manectric
- Mankey
- Mantine
- Mantyke
- Mareep
- Marill
- Marowak
- Marshtomp
- Masquerain
- Mawile
- Medicham
- Meditite
- Meganium
- Meowth
- Mesprit
- Metagross
- Metang
- Metapod
- Mew
- Mewtwo
- Mightyena
- Milotic
- Miltank
- Mime Jr.
- Minun
- Misdreavus
- Mismagius
- Moltres
- Monferno
- Mothim
- Mr. Mime
- Mudkip
- Muk
- Munchlax
- Murkrow
- Natu
- Nidoking
- Nidoqueen
- Nidoran♀ (female)
- Nidoran♂ (male)
- Nidorina
- Nidorino
- Nincada
- Ninetales
- Ninjask
- Noctowl
- Nosepass
- Numel
- Nuzleaf
- Octillery
- Oddish
- Omanyte
- Omastar
- Onix
- Pachirisu
- Palkia
- Paras
- Parasect
- Pelipper
- Persian
- Phanpy
- Phione
- Pichu
- Pidgeot
- Pidgeotto
- Pidgey
- Pikachu
- Piloswine
- Pineco
- Pinsir
- Piplup
- Plusle
- Politoed
- Poliwag
- Poliwhirl
- Poliwrath
- Ponyta
- Poochyena
- Porygon
- Porygon-Z
- Porygon2
- Primeape
- Prinplup
- Probopass
- Psyduck
- Pupitar
- Purugly
- Quagsire
- Quilava
- Qwilfish
- Raichu
- Raikou
- Ralts
- Rampardos
- Rapidash
- Raticate
- Rattata
- Rayquaza
- Regice
- Regigigas
- Regirock
- Registeel
- Relicanth
- Remoraid
- Rhydon
- Rhyhorn
- Rhyperior
- Riolu
- Roselia
- Roserade
- Rotom
- Sableye
- Salamence
- Sandshrew
- Sandslash
- Sceptile
- Scizor
- Scyther
- Seadra
- Seaking
- Sealeo
- Seedot
- Seel
- Sentret
- Seviper
- Sharpedo
- Shaymin
- Shedinja
- Shelgon
- Shellder
- Shellos
- Shieldon
- Shiftry
- Shinx
- Shroomish
- Shuckle
- Shuppet
- Silcoon
- Skarmory
- Skiploom
- Skitty
- Skorupi
- Skuntank
- Slaking
- Slakoth
- Slowbro
- Slowking
- Slowpoke
- Slugma
- Smeargle
- Smoochum
- Sneasel
- Snorlax
- Snorunt
- Snover
- Snubbull
- Solrock
- Spearow
- Spheal
- Spinarak
- Spinda
- Spiritomb
- Spoink
- Squirtle
- Stantler
- Staraptor
- Staravia
- Starly
- Starmie
- Staryu
- Steelix
- Stunky
- Sudowoodo
- Suicune
- Sunflora
- Sunkern
- Surskit
- Swablu
- Swalot
- Swampert
- Swellow
- Swinub
- Taillow
- Tangela
- Tangrowth
- Tauros
- Teddiursa
- Tentacool
- Tentacruel
- Togekiss
- Togepi
- Togetic
- Torchic
- Torkoal
- Torterra
- Totodile
- Toxicroak
- Trapinch
- Treecko
- Tropius
- Turtwig
- Typhlosion
- Tyranitar
- Tyrogue
- Umbreon
- Unown
- Ursaring
- Uxie
- Vaporeon
- Venomoth
- Venonat
- Venusaur
- Vespiquen
- Vibrava
- Victreebel
- Vigoroth
- Vileplume
- Volbeat
- Voltorb
- Vulpix
- Wailmer
- Wailord
- Walrein
- Wartortle
- Weavile
- Weedle
- Weepinbell
- Weezing
- Whiscash
- Whismur
- Wigglytuff
- Wingull
- Wobbuffet
- Wooper
- Wormadam
- Wurmple
- Wynaut
- Xatu
- Yanma
- Yanmega
- Zangoose
- Zapdos
- Zigzagoon
- Zubat
Clear a chip or two and the roster refills.
Sinnoh Pokedex in Diamond & Pearl
151 entries
TurtwiggrassC TierStarterNational #03871 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 318
HP 55, Attack 68, Defense 64, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 55, Speed 31
Abilities: overgrow
“Made from soil, the shell on its back hardens when it drinks water. It lives along lakes.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 2×ice 2×poison 2×flying 2×bug 2×
Resists
water ½×electric ½×grass ½×ground ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Tiny Leaf Pokemon. Pick Turtwig as your starter in Diamond & Pearl for Grass-type coverage against Roark and Wake. Overgrow boosts Grass moves, and A-Tier Torterra adds Ground.
GrotlegrassC TierEvolve to getNational #03882 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Turtwig
Catch Turtwig · Lake Verity · Gift from NPC · Lv 5On the map
TurtwigLake VerityArea guideBase StatsBST 405
HP 75, Attack 89, Defense 85, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 65, Speed 36
Abilities: overgrow
“It lives along water in forests. In the daytime, it leaves the forest to sunbathe its treed shell.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 2×ice 2×poison 2×flying 2×bug 2×
Resists
water ½×electric ½×grass ½×ground ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeGrotle bridges to A-Tier Torterra in Diamond & Pearl. Overgrow triggers below 1/3 HP, and the evolution at level 32 adds Ground typing for Earthquake same-type attacks.
TorterragrassgroundC TierEvolve to getNational #03893 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Grotle
Catch Turtwig · Lake Verity · Gift from NPC · Lv 5On the map
TurtwigLake VerityArea guideBase StatsBST 525
HP 95, Attack 109, Defense 105, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 85, Speed 56
Abilities: overgrow
“Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
ice 4×fire 2×flying 2×bug 2×
Resists
ground ½×rock ½×
Immune
electric 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeGrass/Ground is unique to Torterra in Diamond & Pearl, giving it Earthquake plus Wood Hammer at A-Tier. Beats Roark, Wake, and Byron through the Gym circuit.
ChimcharfireD TierStarterNational #03904 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 309
HP 44, Attack 58, Defense 44, Special Attack 58, Special Defense 44, Speed 61
Abilities: blaze
“It agilely scales sheer cliffs to live atop craggy mountains. Its fire is put out when it sleeps.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
water 2×ground 2×rock 2×
Resists
fire ½×grass ½×ice ½×bug ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Chimp Pokemon. Choose Chimchar as your starter in Diamond & Pearl for the fastest and most flexible option. Blaze boosts Fire, and S-Tier Infernape dominates.
MonfernofirefightingC TierEvolve to getNational #03915 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Chimchar
Catch Chimchar · Lake Verity · Gift from NPC · Lv 5On the map
ChimcharLake VerityArea guideBase StatsBST 405
HP 64, Attack 78, Defense 52, Special Attack 78, Special Defense 52, Speed 81
Abilities: blaze
“To intimidate attackers, it stretches the fire on its tail to make itself appear bigger.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
water 2×ground 2×flying 2×psychic 2×
Resists
bug ¼×fire ½×grass ½×ice ½×dark ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeMonferno bridges to S-Tier Infernape in Diamond & Pearl. Fire/Fighting typing hits hard at C-Tier, and Close Combat makes even the mid-stage dangerous.
InfernapefirefightingA TierEvolve to getNational #03926 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Monferno
Catch Chimchar · Lake Verity · Gift from NPC · Lv 5On the map
ChimcharLake VerityArea guideBase StatsBST 534
HP 76, Attack 104, Defense 71, Special Attack 104, Special Defense 71, Speed 108
Abilities: blaze
“It uses a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
water 2×ground 2×flying 2×psychic 2×
Resists
bug ¼×fire ½×grass ½×ice ½×dark ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe fastest Sinnoh starter and one of Diamond & Pearl's best Pokemon at S-Tier. Infernape mixes Flare Blitz and Close Combat physically, or Flamethrower and Focus Blast specially.
PiplupwaterD TierStarterNational #03937 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 314
HP 53, Attack 51, Defense 53, Special Attack 61, Special Defense 56, Speed 40
Abilities: torrent
“Because it is very proud, it hates accepting food from people. Its thick down guards it from cold.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×grass 2×
Resists
fire ½×water ½×ice ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Penguin Pokemon. Pick Piplup as your starter in Diamond & Pearl. Torrent boosts Water moves, and S-Tier Empoleon's unique Water/Steel typing resists 10 types.
PrinplupwaterD TierEvolve to getNational #03948 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Piplup
Catch Piplup · Lake Verity · Gift from NPC · Lv 5On the map
PiplupLake VerityArea guideBase StatsBST 405
HP 64, Attack 66, Defense 68, Special Attack 81, Special Defense 76, Speed 50
Abilities: torrent
“It lives alone, away from others. Apparently, every one of them believes it is the most important.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×grass 2×
Resists
fire ½×water ½×ice ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takePrinplup bridges to S-Tier Empoleon in Diamond & Pearl. Torrent helps when low, and the evolution at level 36 adds Steel typing for an incredible defensive profile.
EmpoleonwatersteelB TierEvolve to getNational #03959 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Prinplup
Catch Piplup · Lake Verity · Gift from NPC · Lv 5On the map
PiplupLake VerityArea guideBase StatsBST 530
HP 84, Attack 86, Defense 88, Special Attack 111, Special Defense 101, Speed 60
Abilities: torrent
“The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×fighting 2×ground 2×
Resists
ice ¼×steel ¼×normal ½×water ½×flying ½×psychic ½×bug ½×rock ½×ghost ½×dragon ½×dark ½×
Immune
poison 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeWater/Steel typing resists 10 types and gives Empoleon one of the best defensive profiles in Diamond & Pearl at S-Tier. Surf, Ice Beam, and Stealth Rock add utility.
StarlynormalflyingC TierWildNational #039610 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 245
HP 40, Attack 55, Defense 30, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, Speed 60
Abilities: keen eye
“They flock in great numbers. Though small, they flap their wings with great power.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×ice 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ½×bug ½×
Immune
ground 0×ghost 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Starling Pokemon. Starly is on Route 201 from the very start of Diamond & Pearl. Keen Eye prevents accuracy drops, and A-Tier Staraptor may be the best regional bird ever.
StaravianormalflyingC TierWildNational #039711 / 151
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Where to catch
Route / AreaMethodLevelsRate
Wild hold: Yache Berry (5%)
On the map
Lake VerityArea guideBase StatsBST 340
HP 55, Attack 75, Defense 50, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, Speed 80
Abilities: intimidate
“It flies around forests and fields in search of bug Pokémon. It stays within a huge flock.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×ice 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ½×bug ½×
Immune
ground 0×ghost 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeStaravia gains Intimidate on evolution in Diamond & Pearl, weakening physical attackers on switch. The A-Tier destination in Staraptor is one of the strongest Normal/Flying Pokemon.
StaraptornormalflyingB TierEvolve to getNational #039812 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Staravia
Catch Staravia · Lake Verity · Walking in grass or cave · Lv 4Wild hold: Yache Berry (5%)
On the map
StaraviaLake VerityArea guideBase StatsBST 475
HP 85, Attack 120, Defense 70, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 50, Speed 100
Abilities: intimidate
“It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×ice 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ½×bug ½×
Immune
ground 0×ghost 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeIntimidate plus Close Combat, Brave Bird, and Return make Staraptor the A-Tier regional bird that outclasses every Normal/Flying before it in Diamond & Pearl. First route to powerhouse.
BidoofnormalD TierWildNational #039913 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 250
HP 59, Attack 45, Defense 40, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 40, Speed 31
Abilities: simple · unaware
“With nerves of steel, nothing can perturb it. It is more agile and active than it appears.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fighting 2×
Immune
ghost 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Plump Mouse Pokemon. Bidoof is on every early route in Diamond & Pearl. Simple (new) doubles stat changes, Unaware (new) ignores them. C-Tier Bibarel is the HM partner.
BibarelnormalwaterC TierWildNational #040014 / 151
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Where to catch
Route / AreaMethodLevelsRate
Wild hold: Sitrus Berry (5%) · Oran Berry (50%)
On the map
Lake VerityArea guideBase StatsBST 410
HP 79, Attack 85, Defense 60, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 60, Speed 71
Abilities: simple · unaware
“It makes its nest by damming streams with bark and mud. It is known as an industrious worker.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×grass 2×fighting 2×
Resists
fire ½×water ½×ice ½×steel ½×
Immune
ghost 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeSimple doubles all stat changes and Unaware ignores the opponent's boosts, giving Bibarel two opposing C-Tier niches in Diamond & Pearl. Mostly famous as the best HM user.
KricketotbugD TierWildNational #040115 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 194
HP 37, Attack 25, Defense 41, Special Attack 25, Special Defense 41, Speed 25
Abilities: shed skin
“It shakes its head back to front, causing its antennae to hit each other and sound like a xylophone.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 2×flying 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ½×fighting ½×ground ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Cricket Pokemon. Kricketot is one of Diamond & Pearl's earliest catches on Route 202. Shed Skin clears status, and C-Tier Kricketune evolves fast but can't compete.
KricketunebugC TierWildNational #040216 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 384
HP 77, Attack 85, Defense 51, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 51, Speed 65
Abilities: swarm
“It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies ad lib.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 2×flying 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ½×fighting ½×ground ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeSwarm boosts Bug moves for Kricketune at C-Tier in Diamond & Pearl. One of the first Pokemon you can evolve, but outclassed by nearly every Bug-type in the game.
ShinxelectricD TierWildNational #040317 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 263
HP 45, Attack 65, Defense 34, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 34, Speed 45
Abilities: rivalry · intimidate
“All of its fur dazzles if danger is sensed. It flees while the foe is momentarily blinded.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
ground 2×
Resists
electric ½×flying ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Flash Pokemon. Shinx sparks on Route 202 in Diamond & Pearl. Rivalry (new) and Intimidate are both useful, and C-Tier Luxray is the fan-favorite Electric-type destination.
LuxioelectricD TierWildNational #040418 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 363
HP 60, Attack 85, Defense 49, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 49, Speed 60
Abilities: rivalry · intimidate
“Its claws loose electricity with enough amperage to cause fainting. They live in small groups.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
ground 2×
Resists
electric ½×flying ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeLuxio is the mid-stage to C-Tier Luxray in Diamond & Pearl. Intimidate weakens physical attackers on switch, and Rivalry boosts damage against same-gender opponents.
LuxrayelectricC TierEvolve to getNational #040519 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Luxio
Catch Luxio · Fuego Ironworks · Walking in grass or cave · Lv 29On the map
LuxioFuego IronworksArea guideBase StatsBST 523
HP 80, Attack 120, Defense 79, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 79, Speed 70
Abilities: rivalry · intimidate
“It has eyes that can see through anything. It spots and captures prey hiding behind objects.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
ground 2×
Resists
electric ½×flying ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeIntimidate and 120 Attack sound great, but Luxray sits at C-Tier in Diamond & Pearl. No strong physical Electric-type attacks exists yet, and 70 Speed is too slow to sweep.
AbrapsychicC TierWildNational #006320 / 151
Line
Where to catch
Route / AreaMethodLevelsRate
Wild hold: Twisted Spoon (5%)
On the map
Route 203Area guideBase StatsBST 310
HP 25, Attack 20, Defense 15, Special Attack 105, Special Defense 55, Speed 90
Abilities: synchronize · inner focus
“It sleeps for 18 hours a day. Even when awake, it teleports itself while remaining seated.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
bug 2×ghost 2×dark 2×
Resists
fighting ½×psychic ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Psi Pokemon. Synchronize passes status to attackers, and A-Tier Alakazam with Focus Blast coverage is the Psychic payoff.
KadabrapsychicB TierWildNational #006421 / 151
Line
Where to catch
Route / AreaMethodLevelsRate
Wild hold: Twisted Spoon (5%)
On the map
Route 215Area guideBase StatsBST 400
HP 40, Attack 35, Defense 30, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 70, Speed 105
Abilities: synchronize · inner focus
“If one is nearby, an eerie shadow appears on TV screens. Seeing the shadow is said to bring bad luck.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
bug 2×ghost 2×dark 2×
Resists
fighting ½×psychic ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeKadabra is powerful enough to use at C-Tier in Diamond & Pearl without trading for Alakazam. Synchronize and 120 Sp.Atk hit hard, but the A-Tier evolution is worth the trade.
AlakazampsychicB TierEvolve to getNational #006522 / 151
Line✕ Evolves by trade only
How to get
Evolve from Kadabra
Catch Kadabra · Route 215 · Walking in grass or cave · Lv 20–22Wild hold: Twisted Spoon (5%)
On the map
KadabraRoute 215Area guideBase StatsBST 490
HP 55, Attack 50, Defense 45, Special Attack 135, Special Defense 85, Speed 120
Abilities: synchronize · inner focus
“Its superb memory lets it recall everything it has experienced from birth. Its IQ exceeds 5,000.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
bug 2×ghost 2×dark 2×
Resists
fighting ½×psychic ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeFocus Blast gives Alakazam new Dark and Steel coverage in Diamond & Pearl, filling gaps Psychic-type attacks can't reach. A-Tier Speed and Sp.Atk still dominate. Trade evolution required.
MagikarpwaterD TierWildNational #012923 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 200
HP 20, Attack 10, Defense 55, Special Attack 15, Special Defense 20, Speed 80
Abilities: swift swim
“It is said to be the world’s weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×grass 2×
Resists
fire ½×water ½×ice ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Fish Pokemon. Magikarp is available in almost every body of water in Diamond & Pearl. Swift Swim helps in rain, and S-Tier Gyarados with physical Waterfall is the legendary payoff.
GyaradoswaterflyingS TierWildNational #013024 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 540
HP 95, Attack 125, Defense 79, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 100, Speed 81
Abilities: intimidate
“Once it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 4×rock 2×
Resists
fire ½×water ½×fighting ½×bug ½×steel ½×
Immune
ground 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe physical/special split finally gives Gyarados physical Water-type attacks via Waterfall in Diamond & Pearl. Dragon Dance plus 125 Attack makes it one of the deadliest S-Tier sweepers in the game.
BudewgrasspoisonC TierWildNational #040625 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 280
HP 40, Attack 30, Defense 35, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 70, Speed 55
Abilities: natural cure · poison point
“Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 2×ice 2×flying 2×psychic 2×
Resists
grass ¼×water ½×electric ½×fighting ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Bud Pokemon. Budew is an early catch in Eterna Forest in Diamond & Pearl. Natural Cure heals status, and S-Tier Roserade with Spikes is the Grass/Poison payoff.
#026Roselia
grasspoison
Great Marsh (Daily Pokemon) · Walking in grass or cave · Lv 22–26 +6 more
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RoseliagrasspoisonB TierWildNational #031526 / 151
Line
Where to catch
Route / AreaMethodLevelsRate
Wild hold: Poison Barb (5%)
On the map
Great MarshArea guideBase StatsBST 400
HP 50, Attack 60, Defense 45, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 80, Speed 65
Abilities: natural cure · poison point
“ROSELIA raised on clean drinking water are known to grow vividly colored flowers.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 2×ice 2×flying 2×psychic 2×
Resists
grass ¼×water ½×electric ½×fighting ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeRoselia can now evolve into Roserade with a Shiny Stone in Diamond & Pearl. Natural Cure heals status on switch at C-Tier, and the new evolution is one of the best Grass/Poison attackers.
RoseradegrasspoisonB TierEvolve to getNational #040727 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Roselia
Catch Roselia · Great Marsh (Daily Pokemon) · Walking in grass or cave · Lv 22–26Wild hold: Poison Barb (5%)
On the map
RoseliaGreat MarshArea guideBase StatsBST 505
HP 60, Attack 70, Defense 55, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 105, Speed 90
Abilities: natural cure · poison point
“It attracts prey with a sweet aroma, then downs it with thorny whips hidden in its arms.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 2×ice 2×flying 2×psychic 2×
Resists
grass ¼×water ½×electric ½×fighting ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeNatural Cure, Spikes, and Sleep Powder make Roserade one of Diamond & Pearl's best S-Tier Grass-types. Sludge Bomb and Leaf Storm hit hard from Poison and Grass-type attacks.
ZubatpoisonflyingD TierWildNational #004128 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 245
HP 40, Attack 45, Defense 35, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 40, Speed 55
Abilities: inner focus
“Even though it has no eyes, it can sense obstacles using ultrasonic waves it emits from its mouth.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×ice 2×psychic 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ¼×fighting ¼×bug ¼×poison ½×
Immune
ground 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Bat Pokemon. Inner Focus blocks flinching, and Golbat evolves into Crobat through friendship for one of the fastest Poison-types available.
GolbatpoisonflyingC TierWildNational #004229 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 455
HP 75, Attack 80, Defense 70, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 75, Speed 90
Abilities: inner focus
“It loves the blood of humans and Pokémon. It flies around at night in search of neck veins.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×ice 2×psychic 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ¼×fighting ¼×bug ¼×poison ½×
Immune
ground 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeGolbat evolves into Crobat through friendship in Diamond & Pearl, unlocking one of the fastest Poison-types in competitive play. Inner Focus prevents flinching at C-Tier while you build that bond.
CrobatpoisonflyingB TierEvolve to getNational #016930 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Golbat
Catch Golbat · Oreburgh Gate (B1F) · Surfing on water · Lv 20–40On the map
GolbatOreburgh GateArea guideBase StatsBST 535
HP 85, Attack 90, Defense 80, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 80, Speed 130
Abilities: inner focus
“Having four wings enables it to fly faster and more quietly. It turns active when the night comes.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×ice 2×psychic 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ¼×fighting ¼×bug ¼×poison ½×
Immune
ground 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe fastest Poison-type in Diamond & Pearl, Crobat holds A-Tier with Brave Bird, the new Cross Poison, and Taunt. Inner Focus blocks flinching, and its Speed outruns most threats.
GeoduderockgroundC TierWildNational #007431 / 151
Line
Where to catch
Route / AreaMethodLevelsRate
Ruin Maniac TunnelWalking in grass or caveLv 22–2495%
Wild hold: Everstone (5%)
On the map
Oreburgh GateArea guideBase StatsBST 300
HP 40, Attack 80, Defense 100, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, Speed 20
Abilities: rock head · sturdy
“Many live on mountain trails and remain half buried while keeping an eye on climbers.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
water 4×grass 4×ice 2×fighting 2×ground 2×steel 2×
Resists
poison ¼×normal ½×fire ½×flying ½×rock ½×
Immune
electric 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Rock Pokemon. Sturdy blocks one-hit KO moves, and Golem with physical same-type attacks Earthquake and Stone Edge is the trade evolution payoff.
GravelerrockgroundC TierWildNational #007532 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 390
HP 55, Attack 95, Defense 115, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 45, Speed 35
Abilities: Rock-head · Sturdy
“GRAVELER make their homes on sheer cliff faces by gouging out numerous horizontal holes.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
water 4×grass 4×ice 2×fighting 2×ground 2×steel 2×
Resists
poison ¼×normal ½×fire ½×flying ½×rock ½×
Immune
electric 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeGraveler needs a trade to evolve into Golem in Diamond & Pearl. Rock Head prevents recoil from Double-Edge, and Sturdy blocks OHKO moves during the mid-stage grind.
GolemrockgroundC TierEvolve to getNational #007633 / 151
Line✕ Evolves by trade only
How to get
Evolve from Graveler
Catch Graveler · Mt. Coronet · Walking in grass or cave · Lv 31–40Wild hold: Everstone (5%)
On the map
GravelerMt. CoronetArea guideBase StatsBST 485
HP 80, Attack 110, Defense 130, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 65, Speed 45
Abilities: rock head · sturdy
“It sheds its hide once a year. Its boulderlike body is so tough, even dynamite can’t harm it.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
water 4×grass 4×ice 2×fighting 2×ground 2×steel 2×
Resists
poison ¼×normal ½×fire ½×flying ½×rock ½×
Immune
electric 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeGolem's Rock Head prevents Double-Edge recoil at C-Tier in Diamond & Pearl. Sturdy blocks OHKO moves, but 4x Water and Grass weaknesses limit where it fits. Trade evolution required.
OnixrockgroundC TierWildNational #009534 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 385
HP 35, Attack 45, Defense 160, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 45, Speed 70
Abilities: rock head · sturdy
“When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at 50 mph.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
water 4×grass 4×ice 2×fighting 2×ground 2×steel 2×
Resists
poison ¼×normal ½×fire ½×flying ½×rock ½×
Immune
electric 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Rock Snake Pokemon. Rock Head prevents recoil, and trade with Metal Coat evolves it into Steelix for a Steel/Ground tank.
SteelixsteelgroundB TierWildNational #020835 / 151
Line✕ Evolves by trade only
Base StatsBST 510
HP 75, Attack 85, Defense 200, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 65, Speed 30
Abilities: rock head · sturdy
“Tempered underground under high pressure and heat, its body is harder than any metal.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 2×water 2×fighting 2×ground 2×
Resists
rock ¼×normal ½×flying ½×psychic ½×bug ½×ghost ½×dragon ½×dark ½×steel ½×
Immune
electric 0×poison 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeMassive 200 Defense and Steel/Ground typing make Steelix one of Diamond & Pearl's best physical walls at A-Tier. Rock Head prevents recoil, and Sturdy provides a safety net.
CranidosrockC TierFossilDiamond onlyNational #040836 / 151
Line
How to get
In Pearl, trade for it · Pearl gets
Fossil · Oreburgh City (Mining Museum)
On the map
Oreburgh CityArea guideBase StatsBST 350
HP 67, Attack 125, Defense 40, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, Speed 58
Abilities: mold breaker
“It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
water 2×grass 2×fighting 2×ground 2×steel 2×
Resists
normal ½×fire ½×poison ½×flying ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Head Butt Pokemon. Cranidos is Diamond's exclusive fossil from the Underground. Mold Breaker (new) ignores abilities, and C-Tier Rampardos has the highest non-legendary Attack.
RampardosrockB TierEvolve to getDiamond onlyNational #040937 / 151
Line
How to get
In Pearl, trade for it · Pearl gets
Evolve from Cranidos
Catch Cranidos · Oreburgh City (Mining Museum) · Gift from NPC · Lv 20On the map
CranidosOreburgh CityArea guideBase StatsBST 495
HP 97, Attack 165, Defense 60, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 50, Speed 58
Abilities: mold breaker
“Its powerful head butt has enough power to shatter even the most durable things upon impact.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
water 2×grass 2×fighting 2×ground 2×steel 2×
Resists
normal ½×fire ½×poison ½×flying ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our take165 Attack is the highest of any non-legendary Pokemon, giving Rampardos raw power at C-Tier in Diamond & Pearl. Mold Breaker breaks through Sturdy and Levitate. Diamond exclusive.
ShieldonrocksteelC TierFossilPearl onlyNational #041038 / 151
Line
How to get
In Diamond, trade for it · Diamond gets
Fossil · Oreburgh City (Mining Museum)
On the map
Oreburgh CityArea guideBase StatsBST 350
HP 30, Attack 42, Defense 118, Special Attack 42, Special Defense 88, Speed 30
Abilities: sturdy
“A Pokémon that lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its facial hide is extremely hard.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fighting 4×ground 4×water 2×
Resists
normal ¼×flying ¼×ice ½×psychic ½×bug ½×rock ½×ghost ½×dragon ½×dark ½×
Immune
poison 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Shield Pokemon. Shieldon is Pearl's exclusive fossil from the Underground. Sturdy blocks OHKO moves, and C-Tier Bastiodon is the defensive counterpart to Diamond's Rampardos.
BastiodonrocksteelC TierEvolve to getPearl onlyNational #041139 / 151
Line
How to get
In Diamond, trade for it · Diamond gets
Evolve from Shieldon
Catch Shieldon · Oreburgh City (Mining Museum) · Gift from NPC · Lv 20On the map
ShieldonOreburgh CityArea guideBase StatsBST 495
HP 60, Attack 52, Defense 168, Special Attack 47, Special Defense 138, Speed 30
Abilities: sturdy
“Any frontal attack is repulsed. It is a docile Pokémon that feeds on grass and berries.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fighting 4×ground 4×water 2×
Resists
normal ¼×flying ¼×ice ½×psychic ½×bug ½×rock ½×ghost ½×dragon ½×dark ½×
Immune
poison 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeSturdy and massive 168 Defense make Bastiodon a physical wall at C-Tier in Diamond & Pearl. 4x Ground and Fighting weaknesses hurt badly though. Pearl exclusive fossil.
MachopfightingC TierWildNational #006640 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 305
HP 70, Attack 80, Defense 50, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 35, Speed 35
Abilities: guts · no guard
“It hefts a GRAVELER repeatedly to strengthen its entire body. It uses every type of martial arts.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
flying 2×psychic 2×
Resists
bug ½×rock ½×dark ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Superpower Pokemon. No Guard is new and guarantees all moves hit, making S-Tier Machamp with Dynamic Punch the ultimate payoff.
MachokefightingC TierWildNational #006741 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 405
HP 80, Attack 100, Defense 70, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 60, Speed 45
Abilities: guts · no guard
“MACHOKE’s boundless power is very dangerous, so it wears a belt that suppresses its energy.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
flying 2×psychic 2×
Resists
bug ½×rock ½×dark ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeMachoke is strong enough for C-Tier in Diamond & Pearl with No Guard Dynamic Punch even before trading to Machamp. 100% accuracy plus 100% confusion is devastating at any stage.
MachampfightingC TierEvolve to getNational #006842 / 151
Line✕ Evolves by trade only
How to get
Evolve from Machoke
Catch Machoke · Mt. Coronet · Walking in grass or cave · Lv 31–41On the map
MachokeMt. CoronetArea guideBase StatsBST 505
HP 90, Attack 130, Defense 80, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 85, Speed 55
Abilities: guts · no guard
“It punches with its four arms at blinding speed. It can launch 1,000 punches in two seconds.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
flying 2×psychic 2×
Resists
bug ½×rock ½×dark ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeNo Guard, new in Diamond & Pearl, gives Machamp 100% accurate Dynamic Punch with guaranteed confusion. S-Tier and one of the most feared physical attackers in the game.
PsyduckwaterD TierWildNational #005443 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 320
HP 50, Attack 52, Defense 48, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 50, Speed 55
Abilities: damp · cloud nine
“If its usual headache worsens, it starts exhibiting odd powers. It can’t remember doing so, however.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×grass 2×
Resists
fire ½×water ½×ice ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Duck Pokemon. Cloud Nine cancels weather effects, and C-Tier Golduck offers a serviceable special Water-type option.
GolduckwaterC TierWildNational #005544 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 500
HP 80, Attack 82, Defense 78, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 80, Speed 85
Abilities: damp · cloud nine
“A Pokémon that lives in lakes. It swims faster than any human swimming champion.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
electric 2×grass 2×
Resists
fire ½×water ½×ice ½×steel ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeGolduck cancels all weather effects with Cloud Nine in Diamond & Pearl, shutting down sandstorm and rain teams alike. C-Tier with decent Sp.Atk, but nothing stands out.
BurmybugD TierWildNational #041245 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 224
HP 40, Attack 29, Defense 45, Special Attack 29, Special Defense 45, Speed 36
Abilities: shed skin
“To shelter itself from cold, wintry winds, it covers itself with a cloak made of twigs and leaves.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 2×flying 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ½×fighting ½×ground ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Bagworm Pokemon. Burmy hides in Honey Trees in Diamond & Pearl. Shed Skin clears status, and evolution depends on gender: Wormadam for females, Mothim for males.
WormadambuggrassC TierEvolve to getNational #041346 / 151
How to get
Evolve from Burmy
Catch Burmy · Route 205 · Honey tree encounter · Lv 5–15Wild hold: Silver Powder (5%)
Evolution in Diamond & Pearl
Burmy → Wormadam (Lv 20)
On the map
BurmyRoute 205Area guideBase StatsBST 424
HP 60, Attack 59, Defense 85, Special Attack 79, Special Defense 105, Speed 36
Abilities: anticipation
“When BURMY evolved, its cloak became a part of this Pokémon’s body. The cloak is never shed.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 4×flying 4×ice 2×poison 2×bug 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ¼×ground ¼×water ½×electric ½×fighting ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeAnticipation (new) warns of super-effective moves when Wormadam enters at C-Tier in Diamond & Pearl. Three cloak forms (Plant, Sandy, Trash) change the secondary typing. Female only.
MothimbugflyingC TierEvolve to getNational #041447 / 151
Line
How to get
Evolve from Burmy
Catch Burmy · Route 205 · Honey tree encounter · Lv 5–15Wild hold: Silver Powder (5%)
On the map
BurmyRoute 205Area guideBase StatsBST 424
HP 70, Attack 94, Defense 50, Special Attack 94, Special Defense 50, Speed 66
Abilities: swarm
“It loves the honey of flowers and steals honey collected by COMBEE.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
rock 4×fire 2×electric 2×ice 2×flying 2×
Resists
grass ¼×fighting ¼×bug ½×
Immune
ground 0×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeSwarm boosts Bug moves for Mothim at C-Tier in Diamond & Pearl. Evolves from male Burmy regardless of cloak form. Bug/Flying-type attacks and decent Sp.Atk, but Stealth Rock strips 25%.
WurmplebugD TierWildNational #026548 / 151
Line
Base StatsBST 195
HP 45, Attack 45, Defense 35, Special Attack 20, Special Defense 30, Speed 20
Abilities: shield dust
“It loves to eat leaves. If it is attacked by a STARLY, it will defend itself with its spiked rear.”Diamond & Pearl dex entry
Matchups · Defense
Weak to
fire 2×flying 2×rock 2×
Resists
grass ½×fighting ½×ground ½×
Shiny in Diamond & Pearl✦ Available
Breeding (Standard)Solaceon Town Day Care1/8192
Masuda MethodParents from different language game saves5/8192
PokeRadar ChainNeeds PokeRadar · Complete Sinnoh Pokedex1/8192
Wild Encounter1/8192
Our takeThe Worm Pokemon. Wurmple is transfer-only in Diamond & Pearl. Shield Dust blocks secondary effects, and either C-Tier Beautifly or Dustox are equally underwhelming endpoints.
Also in Diamond & Pearl
248 Pokemon
Past this line the Sinnoh dex is spent, and the count crosses into National territory. Diamond and Pearl raise every card here on their own. The Pal Park arrivals from the older Game Boy Advance games sit in the closed group further down.
Transfer & event only
You cannot catch these in Diamond & Pearl itself. They come from another game, an old event or an add-on.94 PokemonShow 94Hide
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Evolution Lines
59 lines
Lv 18Lv 32
Lv 14Lv 36
Lv 16Lv 36
Lv 14Lv 34
Lv 15
Lv 10
Lv 15Lv 30
Lv 16Trade
Lv 20
Friendship (day)Use Shiny Stone
Lv 22Friendship
Lv 25Trade
Trade holding Metal Coat
Lv 30
Lv 30
Lv 28Trade
Lv 33
Lv 20
Lv 7Lv 10
Lv 7Lv 10
Lv 21
Lv 26
Lv 25
Lv 30
After Double Hit learned
Lv 28
Friendship
Lv 25Trade
Use Dusk Stone
Use Dusk Stone
Lv 38
Lv 33
Lv 30
Friendship (night)
Lv 34
Lv 37
Lv 33
Lv 40
After Mimic learned
After Mimic learned
Hold Oval Stone, DaytimeFriendship
FriendshipUse Moon Stone
FriendshipUse Thunder Stone
Lv 20
Lv 24Lv 48
Friendship
Friendship (day)
Lv 20
Lv 25
Lv 34
FriendshipLv 18
Lv 40
Lv 37
Lv 25
Lv 31
Lv 30
Max Beauty
With Remoraid in party
Lv 40
Hold Razor Claw, Nighttime
Doesn’t Evolve
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