Diamond/PearlPlatinum
It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little.
Heartgold
When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail.
Soulsilver
If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings.
Pokédex Data
Classification
Land Snake Pokémon
Height
1.5 m (4'11")
Weight
14.0 kg (30.9 lbs)
Abilities
Game Locations
- Dark Cave Violet City Entrance
- Sinnoh Route 208 Area
Training
EV Yield
+1 hp
Catch Rate
190
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
medium
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Ground
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Diamond/Pearl
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rage | 20 | 100% | 20 | If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage. | |
| 5 | Defense Curl | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 9 | Yawn | — | — | 10 | Target sleeps at the end of the next turn. | |
| 13 | Glare | — | 100% | 30 | Paralyzes the target. | |
| 17 | Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. | |
| 21 | Spite | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4. | |
| 25 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out. | |
| 29 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | |
| 33 | Roost | — | — | 5 | Heals the user by half its max HP. | |
| 37 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | |
| 41 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| 45 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| 49 | Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's. | |
| 53 | Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. |
Platinum
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rage | 20 | 100% | 20 | If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage. | |
| 5 | Defense Curl | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 9 | Yawn | — | — | 10 | Target sleeps at the end of the next turn. | |
| 13 | Glare | — | 100% | 30 | Paralyzes the target. | |
| 17 | Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. | |
| 21 | Spite | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4. | |
| 25 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out. | |
| 29 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | |
| 33 | Roost | — | — | 5 | Heals the user by half its max HP. | |
| 37 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | |
| 41 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| 45 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| 49 | Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's. | |
| 53 | Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rage | 20 | 100% | 20 | If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage. | |
| 5 | Defense Curl | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 9 | Yawn | — | — | 10 | Target sleeps at the end of the next turn. | |
| 13 | Glare | — | 100% | 30 | Paralyzes the target. | |
| 17 | Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. | |
| 21 | Spite | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4. | |
| 25 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out. | |
| 29 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | |
| 33 | Roost | — | — | 5 | Heals the user by half its max HP. | |
| 37 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | |
| 41 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| 45 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| 49 | Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's. | |
| 53 | Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. |
TM/HM Moves
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| HM06 Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| TM03 Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. | |
| TM04 Calm Mind | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TM06 Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | |
| TM10 Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | |
| TM11 Sunny Day | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | |
| TM13 Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM14 Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM18 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM21 Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM22 Solar Beam | 120 | 100% | 10 | Requires a turn to charge before attacking. | |
| TM23 Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| TM24 Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TM25 Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| TM26 Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | |
| TM27 Return | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM28 Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM30 Shadow Ball | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| TM34 Shock Wave | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| TM35 Flamethrower | 90 | 100% | 15 | Has a 10% chance to burn the target. | |
| TM38 Fire Blast | 110 | 85% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to burn the target. | |
| TM39 Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM42 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM43 Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | |
| TM44 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM45 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM46 Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Takes the target's item. | |
| TM51 Roost | — | — | 5 | Heals the user by half its max HP. | |
| TM57 Charge Beam | 50 | 90% | 10 | Has a 70% chance to raise the user's Special Attack by one stage. | |
| TM58 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TM73 Thunder Wave | — | 90% | 20 | Paralyzes the target. | |
| TM74 Gyro Ball | — | 100% | 5 | Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. | |
| TM76 Stealth Rock | — | — | 20 | Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. | |
| TM77 Psych Up | — | — | 10 | Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's. | |
| TM78 Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender. | |
| TM80 Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| TM82 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM83 Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend on the held berry. | |
| TM84 Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| TM85 Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| TM87 Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | |
| TM90 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. |
Tutor Moves
Platinum
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's. | |
| Last Resort | 140 | 100% | 5 | Can only be used after all of the user's other moves have been used. | |
| Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Spite | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4. | |
| Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| Aqua Tail | 90 | 90% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | Lowers the target's HP to equal the user's. | |
| Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Last Resort | 140 | 100% | 5 | Can only be used after all of the user's other moves have been used. | |
| Magic Coat | — | — | 15 | Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn. | |
| Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| Pain Split | — | — | 20 | Sets the user's and targets's HP to the average of their current HP. | |
| Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Spite | — | 100% | 10 | Lowers the PP of the target's last used move by 4. | |
| Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
Egg Moves
Diamond/PearlPlatinum
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Bide | — | — | 10 | User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took. | |
| Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Curse | — | — | 10 | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | |
| Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Magic Coat | — | — | 15 | Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn. | |
| Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Trump Card | — | — | 5 | Power increases when this move has less PP, up to a maximum of 200. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Speed by two stages. | |
| Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| Astonish | 30 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Bide | — | — | 10 | User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took. | |
| Bite | 60 | 100% | 25 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Curse | — | — | 10 | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | |
| Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Magic Coat | — | — | 15 | Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn. | |
| Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Trump Card | — | — | 5 | Power increases when this move has less PP, up to a maximum of 200. |
Base Stats
Hp
100
Attack
70
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
65
Sp. Def
65
Speed
45
Total
415
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)