Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Sentret's spread. It leans mixed with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A very cautious Pokémon, it raises itself up using its tail to get a better view of its surroundings.
It stands on its tail so it can see a long way. If it spots an enemy, it cries loudly to warn its kind.
Sentret Weakness
Fighting moves hit Sentret for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Sentret's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x107-129%KO Arm Thrust 2x29-36% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x122-144%KO Drain Punch 2x90-108%KO Brick Break 2x90-108%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x86-102%KO Brick Break 2x116-138%KO Vital Throw 2x112-132%KO Arm Thrust 2x30-36% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x118-140%KO Drain Punch 2x88-105%KO Brick Break 2x88-105%KO Rock Smash 2x50-60% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x85-100%KO Brick Break 2x118-140%KO Vital Throw 2x110-130%KO Rock Smash 2x63-75% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x329-388%KO Focus Blast 2x133-158%KO Brick Break 2x165-196%KO Vital Throw 2x156-183%KO | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x275-325%KO Focus Blast 2x106-125%KO Brick Break 2x142-167%KO Karate Chop 2x94-113%KO | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x169-200%KO Focus Blast 2x117-138%KO Drain Punch 2x88-104%KO Brick Break 2x88-104%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x222-263%KO Focus Blast 2x81-96% Brick Break 2x113-133%KO Vital Throw 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x81-96% Rock Smash 2x46-54% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x338-398%KO Focus Blast 2x134-158%KO Submission 2x181-214%KO Brick Break 2x171-203%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x283-334%KO Focus Blast 2x108-128%KO Brick Break 2x143-169%KO Karate Chop 2x99-116%KO | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x171-203%KO High Jump Kick 2x149-176%KO Focus Blast 2x118-139%KO Drain Punch 2x89-105%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x229-270%KO Focus Blast 2x79-94% Brick Break 2x118-139%KO Vital Throw 2x108-128%KO | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x83-98% Rock Smash 2x48-56% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x327-385%KO Focus Blast 2x131-154%KO Submission 2x176-208%KO Brick Break 2x167-196%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x271-319%KO Focus Blast 2x104-123%KO Brick Break 2x137-162%KO Karate Chop 2x94-112%KO | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x167-196%KO High Jump Kick 2x146-173%KO Focus Blast 2x110-131%KO Drain Punch 2x85-100%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x222-262%KO Focus Blast 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x114-135%KO Vital Throw 2x104-123%KO | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x81-96% Rock Smash 2x45-54% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x342-403%KO Focus Blast 2x136-160%KO Cross Chop 2x229-270%KO Submission 2x183-217%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x286-337%KO Focus Blast 2x107-127%KO Cross Chop 2x192-227%KO Brick Break 2x144-170%KO | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x176-207%KO High Jump Kick 2x152-180%KO Focus Blast 2x116-137%KO Drain Punch 2x90-107%KO | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x229-270%KO Close Combat 2x183-217%KO Focus Blast 2x79-93% Brick Break 2x116-137%KO | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x81-97% Rock Smash 2x44-53% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Heracross can KO Sentret with Close Combat (411-483%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (536-630%).
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x411-483%KO Megahorn205-242%KO Stone Edge114-134%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x536-630%KO Extreme Speed119-140%KO Bullet Punch90-106%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Sentret is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Furret. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Sentret. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Sentret easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Assist, Charm, Covet and 8 more to offspring.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Sentret Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
Coverage runs deep. Sentret can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Fighting. The offense anchors on Last Resort and Double-Edge while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Sentret Locations
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 4 locations. Sentret's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Sentret in HeartGold & SoulSilver
4 spots to find Sentret at Lv. 2-3 via walking. Not all of them exist in both HeartGold and SoulSilver versions, so filter by your copy below.
Sentret Guide
Get Sentret to Furret at level 15. At 215 BST, Sentret is just the starting point.
Level 15 gets you Furret. Quick enough that Sentret barely slows you down.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, For a casual playthrough, Sentret works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Furret. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Sentret in HeartGold & SoulSilver. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 15 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Sentret appears in 16 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
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