Diamond/PearlPlatinum
It curls up, then rolls into foes with its back. Its sharp spines inflict severe damage.
Heartgold
In an attempt to hide itself, it will run around at top speed to kick up a blinding dust storm.
Soulsilver
If it digs at an incredible pace, it may snap off its spikes and claws. They grow back in a day.
Evolution Chain
Level 22
Pokédex Data
Held Items
Quick Claw
5%
Game Locations
- Johto Safari Zone Zone Desert
- Kanto Route 26 Area
- Kanto Route 27 Area
- Mt Moon 1f
- Mt Moon 2f
- Sinnoh Route 228 Area
Training
EV Yield
+2 defense
Catch Rate
90
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 | Scratch | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| 1 | Defense Curl | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 3 | Defense Curl | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 7 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| 9 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | 50 | 100% | 40 | Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes. | |
| 15 | Swift | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80% | 15 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 21 | Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. | |
| 22 | Crush Claw | 75 | 95% | 10 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 28 | Fury Cutter | 40 | 95% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | |
| 33 | Sand Tomb | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 40 | Slash | 70 | 100% | 20 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| 45 | Gyro Ball | — | 100% | 5 | Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. | |
| 52 | Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. |
Platinum
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| 1 | Defense Curl | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 3 | Defense Curl | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 7 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| 9 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | 50 | 100% | 40 | Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes. | |
| 15 | Swift | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80% | 15 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 21 | Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. | |
| 22 | Crush Claw | 75 | 95% | 10 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 28 | Fury Cutter | 40 | 95% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | |
| 33 | Sand Tomb | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 40 | Slash | 70 | 100% | 20 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| 45 | Gyro Ball | — | 100% | 5 | Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. | |
| 52 | Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| 1 | Defense Curl | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 3 | Defense Curl | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 7 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| 9 | Poison Sting | 15 | 100% | 35 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| 13 | Rapid Spin | 50 | 100% | 40 | Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes. | |
| 15 | Swift | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| 19 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80% | 15 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 21 | Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. | |
| 22 | Crush Claw | 75 | 95% | 10 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 28 | Fury Cutter | 40 | 95% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | |
| 33 | Sand Tomb | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 40 | Slash | 70 | 100% | 20 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| 45 | Gyro Ball | — | 100% | 5 | Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. | |
| 52 | Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. |
TM/HM Moves
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 Cut | 50 | 95% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional 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. | |
| HM08 Rock Climb | 90 | 85% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. | |
| TM01 Focus Punch | 150 | 100% | 20 | If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled. | |
| 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. | |
| TM15 Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM21 Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM23 Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 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. | |
| TM31 Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| TM37 Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | |
| TM39 Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| TM40 Aerial Ace | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| 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. | |
| TM52 Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TM56 Fling | — | 100% | 10 | Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | |
| TM58 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TM65 Shadow Claw | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| TM68 Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | |
| TM71 Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| TM74 Gyro Ball | — | 100% | 5 | Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150. | |
| TM75 Swords Dance | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Attack by two stages. | |
| TM76 Stealth Rock | — | — | 20 | Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. | |
| 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. | |
| TM81 X Scissor | 80 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| Fury Cutter | 40 | 95% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | |
| Knock Off | 65 | 100% | 20 | Target drops its held item. | |
| 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. | |
| Swift | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| Fury Cutter | 40 | 95% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | |
| Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Knock Off | 65 | 100% | 20 | Target drops its held item. | |
| 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. | |
| Super Fang | — | 90% | 10 | Inflicts damage equal to half the target's HP. | |
| Swift | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. |
Base Stats
Hp
75
Attack
100
Defense
110
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
55
Speed
65
Total
450
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)