Diamond/PearlPlatinum
It grows underground, sensing its surroundings using antennae instead of its virtually blind eyes.
Heartgold/Soulsilver
It can sometimes live underground for more than 10 years. It absorbs nutrients from the roots of trees.
Evolution Chain
Level 20
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Pokédex & Training Data
Classification
Trainee Pokémon
Height
0.5 m (1'08")
Weight
5.5 kg (12.1 lbs)
Abilities
EV Yield
+1 defense
Catch Rate
255
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
slow then very fast
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Bug
Pokédex Numbers
Hoenn (R/S/E)
#042
Kalos (Central)
#111
Hoenn (OR/AS)
#043
Galar (Sw/Sh)
#104
National
#290
Held Items
None in this generation.
Game Locations
Eterna Forest Area
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 | Harden | — | — | 30 | Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. | |
| 5 | Leech Life | 80 | 100% | 10 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 9 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80% | 15 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 19 | Mind Reader | — | — | 5 | Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target. | |
| 25 | False Swipe | 40 | 100% | 40 | Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1. | |
| 31 | Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| 38 | Metal Claw | 50 | 95% | 35 | Has a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage. | |
| 45 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
Platinum
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Harden | — | — | 30 | Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. | |
| 5 | Leech Life | 80 | 100% | 10 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 9 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80% | 15 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 19 | Mind Reader | — | — | 5 | Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target. | |
| 25 | False Swipe | 40 | 100% | 40 | Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1. | |
| 31 | Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| 38 | Metal Claw | 50 | 95% | 35 | Has a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage. | |
| 45 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Harden | — | — | 30 | Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. | |
| 5 | Leech Life | 80 | 100% | 10 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 9 | Sand Attack | — | 100% | 15 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| 14 | Fury Swipes | 18 | 80% | 15 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 19 | Mind Reader | — | — | 5 | Ensures that the user’s next move will hit the target. | |
| 25 | False Swipe | 40 | 100% | 40 | Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1. | |
| 31 | Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| 38 | Metal Claw | 50 | 95% | 35 | Has a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage. | |
| 45 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. |
TM/HM Moves
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 Cut | 50 | 95% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 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. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM19 Giga Drain | 75 | 100% | 10 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| TM37 Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | |
| 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. | |
| TM54 False Swipe | 40 | 100% | 40 | Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1. | |
| TM58 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TM70 Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | 40 | 95% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | |
| Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| 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. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 60 | 100% | 20 | If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. | |
| Fury Cutter | 40 | 95% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns. | |
| Mud Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | |
| 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. | |
| String Shot | — | 95% | 40 | Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. |
Egg Moves
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 60 | 100% | 20 | If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry. | |
| Bug Buzz | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | |
| Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| Feint Attack | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| Gust | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air. | |
| Night Slash | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| Silver Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage. |
Base Stats
Hp
31
Attack
45
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
30
Speed
40
Total
266
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)