The Scout Pokemon. Sentret is transfer-only in Diamond & Pearl. Run Away helps flee encounters, and C-Tier Furret doesn't bring anything Sinnoh's native Normal-types lack.
Ability 1Run AwayAbility 1Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.Ability 2Keen EyeAbility 2Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
215HP35Attack46Defense34Speed20Sp.Def45Sp.Atk35
Sentret
Furret
Weak to
Mixed
Balanced
20Speed · Very Slow

Is Sentret Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?

Not in the Sinnoh regional dex. Transfer-only Normal from Johto. Furret at 15 doesn't compete with any of Sinnoh's Normal-types. Bibarel and Staraptor fill every Normal role before Sentret could arrive.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadBEEGEESGGGEEGGGESentretCatchRoarkGym 1FurretEvolveGardeniaGym 2MayleneGym 3Crasher WakeGym 4FantinaGym 5ByronGym 6CandiceGym 7VolknerGym 8AaronE4BerthaE4FlintE4LucianE4MarsBossJupiterBossSaturnBossCynthiaChamp*
Roark
Gym 1
Bad

Roark's Pokemon outpace and outclass Sentret here.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock Throw
Risky
Onix
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech
Avoid
Cranidos
Lv 14
Rock
Mold Breaker
HeadbuttPursuitLeer
Gardenia
Gym 2
Even

Furret trades roughly evenly with Gardenia's team.

You Win
Cherubi
Lv 19
Grass
Chlorophyll
Grass KnotLeech SeedGrowthSafeguard
Even
Turtwig
Lv 19
Grass
Overgrow
Grass KnotRazor LeafWithdrawReflect
Risky
Roserade
Lv 22
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore
Maylene
Gym 3
Even

Furret trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.

You Win
Meditite
Lv 27
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchConfusionMeditateDetect
Even
Machoke
Lv 27
Fighting
Guts
Brick BreakRock TombLeerForesight
Risky
Lucario
Lv 30
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush
Crasher Wake
Gym 4
Good

Furret has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.

Easy KO
Gyarados
Lv 27
WaterFlying
Intimidate
BrineDragon RageBiteSwagger
Easy KO
Quagsire
Lv 27
WaterGround
Damp
Mud BombSlamMud SportTail Whip
Even
Floatzel
Lv 30
Water
Swift Swim
BrineIce FangPursuitSwift
Fantina
Gym 5
Even

Furret trades roughly evenly with Fantina's team.

Even
Drifblim
Lv 32
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindGustAstonishMinimize
Even
Gengar
Lv 34
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow ClawPoison JabSpiteConfuse Ray
Risky
Mismagius
Lv 36
Ghost
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray
Byron
Gym 6
Even

Furret trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.

Even
Bronzor
Lv 36
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Flash CannonExtrasensoryConfuse RayHypnosis
Even
Steelix
Lv 36
SteelGround
Rock Head
Gyro BallIce FangDragon BreathSandstorm
Even
Bastiodon
Lv 39
RockSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonAncient PowerIron DefenseRest
Candice
Gym 7
Strong

Furret resists most of Candice's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO
Snover
Lv 38
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheRazor LeafIngrainLeer
Easy KO
Sneasel
Lv 38
DarkIce
Inner Focus
AvalancheSlashFeint AttackTaunt
You Win
Medicham
Lv 40
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Ice PunchForce PalmDetectBulk Up
You Win
Abomasnow
Lv 42
GrassIce
Snow Warning
AvalancheWood HammerGrass WhistleSwagger
Volkner
Gym 8
Good

Furret has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.

You Win
Raichu
Lv 46
Electric
Static
Charge BeamBrick BreakThunder WaveLight Screen
You Win
Ambipom
Lv 47
Normal
Technician
Shock WaveAgilityNasty PlotBaton Pass
You Win
Octillery
Lv 47
Water
Suction Cups
Charge BeamOctazookaAurora BeamBullet Seed
Even
Luxray
Lv 49
Electric
Rivalry
Charge BeamThunder FangCrunchThunder Wave
Aaron
Elite Four
Good

Furret has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.

You Win
Dustox
Lv 53
BugPoison
Shield Dust
ToxicBug BuzzDouble TeamLight Screen
You Win
Beautifly
Lv 53
BugFlying
Swarm
Energy BallBug BuzzPsychicShadow Ball
You Win
Vespiquen
Lv 54
BugFlying
Pressure
Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem
Even
Heracross
Lv 54
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge
Even
Drapion
Lv 57
PoisonDark
Battle Armor
X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace
Bertha
Elite Four
Good

Furret has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.

Easy KO
Quagsire
Lv 55
WaterGround
Damp
DigDouble TeamProtectSandstorm
Risky
Sudowoodo
Lv 56
Rock
Sturdy
EarthquakeSucker PunchHammer ArmSandstorm
Even
Golem
Lv 56
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeGyro BallBrick BreakSandstorm
Easy KO
Whiscash
Lv 55
WaterGround
Oblivious
FissureAqua TailZen HeadbuttRock Slide
Even
Hippowdon
Lv 59
Ground
Sand Stream
EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchCurse
Flint
Elite Four
Even

Furret trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.

Even
Rapidash
Lv 58
Fire
Run Away
Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day
Even
Steelix
Lv 57
SteelGround
Rock Head
Fire FangRock TombScreechSunny Day
You Win
Drifblim
Lv 58
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Will O WispOminous WindDouble TeamBaton Pass
You Win
Lopunny
Lv 57
Normal
Cute Charm
Fire PunchCharmMirror CoatSunny Day
Even
Infernape
Lv 61
FireFighting
Blaze
Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake
Lucian
Elite Four
Even

Furret trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.

You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 59
Psychic
Soundproof
PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen
You Win
Girafarig
Lv 59
NormalPsychic
Inner Focus
PsychicShadow BallDouble HitCrunch
You Win
Medicham
Lv 60
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Drain PunchFire PunchThunder PunchIce Punch
Even
Alakazam
Lv 60
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover
Risky
Bronzong
Lv 63
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind
Mars
Commander
Good

Furret has the type edge here and should clean up Mars's team.

You Win
Golbat
Lv 37
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic
Even
Bronzor
Lv 37
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray
You Win
Purugly
Lv 39
Normal
Thick Fat
SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out
Jupiter
Commander
Good

Furret has the type edge here and should clean up Jupiter's team.

Easy KO
Zubat
Lv 18
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Giga DrainWing AttackBite
You Win
Skuntank
Lv 20
PoisonDark
Stench
Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen
Saturn
Commander
Good

Furret has the type edge here and should clean up Saturn's team.

You Win
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShock WaveRecoverEmbargo
Even
Bronzor
Lv 38
SteelPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray
You Win
Toxicroak
Lv 40
PoisonFighting
Anticipation
Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorSwagger
Cynthia
Champion
Even

Furret trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

Risky
Spiritomb
Lv 61
GhostDark
Pressure
Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindEmbargo
Even
Roserade
Lv 60
GrassPoison
Natural Cure
Energy BallSludge BombShadow BallExtrasensory
Easy KO
Gastrodon
Lv 60
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterEarthquakeStone EdgeSludge Bomb
Even
Lucario
Lv 63
FightingSteel
Steadfast
Aura SphereDragon PulsePsychicEarthquake
Even
Milotic
Lv 63
Water
Marvel Scale
SurfIce BeamMirror CoatAqua Ring
You Win
Garchomp
Lv 66
DragonGround
Sand Veil
Dragon RushEarthquakeBrick BreakGiga Impact

Catchable

Available before Badge 1
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Catch Sentret on Route 202 (Poké Radar, Lv 2-4, common).

View Sentret locations

Evolve Sentret to Furret

Level 15
Type
Normal
Tier
C

Sentret evolves into Furret at Level 15. Your Sentret should hit Level 15 before you reach Gardenia, at typical leveling pace.

Recommended Moves

  • After Gardenia
    • TM68NormalGiga ImpactPower 225Accuracy 90%PP 5Veilstone Game Corner
    • TM15NormalHyper BeamPower 225Accuracy 90%PP 5Veilstone Department Store
    • HM04NormalStrengthPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 15Lost Tower
    • TM43NormalSecret PowerPower 105Accuracy 100%PP 20Amity Square
    • TM22GrassSolar BeamPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 10Veilstone Department Store
  • After Byron
    • LV 56NormalHyper VoicePower 135Accuracy 100%PP 10
  • Post-Game
    • TM42NormalFacadePower 105Accuracy 100%PP 20Survival Area

How to Get Sentret in Diamond & Pearl

Sentret chains off the Poke Radar on one early route, common at level 2 to 4. The Radar is what coaxes it out, so a normal walk through that grass will not turn the scout up.

Wild Sentret may be holding when caught:

Oran Berry (5% chance) Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 10 HP.

1 location to catch Sentret

Where To Catch Sentret in DP

  1. Furret
    Step 2Evolve into Furret
    BREEDING
    Available
    Leave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Sentret egg.

Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Diamond & Pearl for Sentret.

How to Get Shiny Sentret in Diamond & Pearl

Sentret scouts the grass on Route 202, where a PokeRadar chain is what drops its shiny odds to 1 in 200. Compare Shiny Sentret odds across every game

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Sentret in Diamond & PearlNormal
Shiny Sentret in Diamond & Pearl Shiny
Color ShiftBrown
Shiny TierD Tier Shiny

Shiny Sentret Evolution

2 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Diamond & Pearl Shiny Sentret Calculator

3 Methods
Fastest Path

The best route is PokeRadar Chain at full boosts, about 1 in 200 on each try. Tune it below.

Step 1 · Encounter Method3 in Diamond & Pearl

PokeRadar Chain: Chain shaking-grass patches without breaking the combo. The rate peaks at a chain of 40.

Masuda Method: Breed with a parent from a different-language game. Works on any breedable line.

Full Odds: Walk through grass, surf, or fish. Every encounter is its own independent shiny roll.

Step 2 · Boost Your Oddstap to add
00

How many you have done, or plan to do.

120,000
Shiny Odds Per Try1 / 200PokeRadar Chain
Chance By Now50.2%at 139 encountersAbout 5 in 10 hunters have one by now
What To Expect
ChanceEncountersTime
10%lucky few22----
25%one in four58----
50%coin flip139----
90%very likely460----
How is this calculated?

Every encounter has the same shiny chance, the Shiny Odds Per Try shown above. Each one is a separate roll that does not care how many you have already done, so the more you hunt, the higher your overall chance of at least one shiny. The formula below turns your odds and your number of tries into that combined chance.

chance after N tries = 1 − (1 − p)^N,  where  p = 1 / odds per try

Example at 1 in 8,192 (classic full odds): about 864 encounters for a 10 percent chance, 5,678 for 50 percent, and 18,862 for 90 percent.

The table above flips that around: it shows how many encounters it takes to reach a 10, 25, 50, and 90 percent chance at your current odds. Turning on boosts like the Shiny Charm, sandwiches, or chains improves your odds, so the encounter numbers drop.

These are estimates, not promises. Most games have no pity counter, meaning no guaranteed shiny no matter how many you hunt, so even Very Likely is not guaranteed: some hunters find one early, others go well past that point.

Where these shiny odds come from: Read our full methodology

Curious how fast a hunt could go? Work out your Diamond & Pearl shiny odds for Sentret.

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.

Sentret Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Sentret Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Sentret Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Sentret

Sentret Evolutions

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Sentret
Normal
Furret
Normal
HP
35
85+50
ATK
46
76+30
DEF
34
64+30
SP.ATK
35
45+10
SP.DEF
45
55+10
SPE
20
90+70
BST
215E-Tier
415C-Tier+200
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Sentret easily with 131 breeding partners from the Field egg group. Pass egg moves like Assist, Charm, Covet and 8 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Field
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosrhydondewgongarbokquagsirenidorinofarfetchdflaaffy

DP Sentret Best Moveset

Stats bottom out across the board with 20 Speed being the worst offender. No moveset can function when everything else goes first. Furret barely improves things.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Run Away
Item
Quick Claw
Best Nature for Sentret
Gentle+SPD

Sentret best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • ProtectPriority
  • Last ResortSTAB
  • Shadow Ball
  • Double EdgeCoverage

Moves List

Coverage runs deep. Sentret can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Dark and Fighting. The offense anchors on Last Resort and Double-Edge while TMs handle everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Foresight
D——40Normal
Lv 1
Scratch
—6010035Normal
Lv 4
Defense Curl
D——40Normal
Lv 7
Quick Attack+1
D6010030Normal
Lv 13
Fury Swipes
—278015Normal
Lv 16
Helping Hand+5
———20Normal
Lv 19
Follow Me+2
———20Normal
Lv 25
Slam
—1207520Normal
Lv 28
Rest
C——10Psychic
Lv 31
Sucker Punch+1
D801005Dark
Lv 36
Amnesia
D——20Psychic
Lv 39
Baton Pass
C——40Normal
Lv 42
Me First
———20Normal
Lv 47
Hyper Voice
D13510010Normal

TM Moves

36 of 37 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractAmity Squarebadge 2
——10015Normal
TM31
Brick BreakOreburgh Gate (basement)badge 2
D7510015Fighting
TM78
CaptivateRoute 204badge 2
——10020Normal
TM57
Charge BeamPrize for defeating Volknernot until badge 8
D509010Electric
HM01
CutEterna Citybadge 1
—759530Normal
TM28
DigManiac Tunnelbadge 2
D8010010Ground
TM32
Double TeamWayward Cavebadge 2
———15Normal
TM58
Endure+4Veilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM42
FacadeSurvival Area
D10510020Normal
TM35
FlamethrowerVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D9510015Fire
TM56
FlingRoute 222not until badge 7
D—10010Dark
TM01
Focus Punch-3Oreburgh Gatebadge 6
C15010020Fighting
TM21
FrustrationVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM86D—10020Grass
TM10
Hidden PowerVeilstone Game Corner
D9010015Normal
TM13
Ice BeamRoute 216badge 2
D9510010Ice
TM23
Iron TailIron Islandbadge 5
D1007515Steel
TM83
Natural GiftVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
D—10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4Veilstone Department Storebadge 2
S——10Normal
TM44
RestVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D—10020Normal
TM43
Secret PowerAmity Squarebadge 2
—10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallRoute 210badge 4
S8010015Ghost
TM65
Shadow ClawPrize for defeating Gym Leader Fantina at Hearthome Citybadge 5
D7010015Ghost
TM34
Shock WaveRoute 215badge 2
D60—20Electric
TM82
Sleep TalkEterna Forestbadge 2
C——10Normal
TM22
Solar BeamVeilstone Department Storebadge 2
D12010010Grass
TM90
SubstituteVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
C——10Normal
HM03
SurfCelestic Townbadge 4
D9510015Water
TM87
SwaggerTM in Mr Backlot office in the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212badge 2
——9015Normal
TM46
ThiefEterna Citybadge 2
D6010025Dark
TM24
ThunderboltVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D9510015Electric
TM06
ToxicRoute 212badge 2
C—8510Poison
TM89
U-turnVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2
D7010020Bug
TM03
Water PulseRavaged Pathbadge 5
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Assist
———20Normal
Egg
Charm
——10020Normal
Egg
Covet
—9010025Normal
Egg
Double-Edge
S18010015Normal
Egg
Focus Energy
———30Normal
Egg
Last Resort
S1951005Normal
Egg
Pursuit
D4010020Dark
Egg
Reversal
——10015Fighting
Egg
Slash
—10510020Normal
Egg
Substitute
C——10Normal
Egg
Trick
C—10010Psychic

Tutor Moves

Sentret can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
D12710015Normal
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 3
Mimic
———10Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP35
F
Attack46
D
Defense34
F
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def45
D
Speed20
F
Total215
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.8 m
Weight6.0 kg
Base XP43
Abilities
Run Away
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Keen Eye
Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

It has a very nervous nature. It stands up high on its tail so it can scan wide areas.

Pokemon Diamond / Pokemon Pearl

Sentret Diamond & Pearl Guide

  • Yes. Wild Sentret in Diamond & Pearl can hold Oran Berry (5%). Use Thief (TM46) or Covet to swipe the held item without affecting your catch chance. Quickest way to farm rare items like Oran Berry.

  • In Diamond & Pearl, 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.

Game Availability

Debuting in Gold & Silver, Sentret appears in 16 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

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