Diamond
It can lull people to sleep and make them dream. It is active during nights of the new moon.
Pearl
Folklore has it that on moonless nights, this Pokémon will make people see horrific nightmares.
Platinum
To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.
Heartgold/Soulsilver
It chases people and Pokémon from its territory by causing them to experience deep, nightmarish slumbers.
Pokédex Data
Classification
Pitch-Black Pokémon
Height
1.5 m (4'11")
Weight
50.5 kg (111.3 lbs)
Abilities
Game Locations
- Newmoon Island Area
Training
EV Yield
+2 Sp. Atk
+1 speed
+1 speed
Catch Rate
3
Base Friendship
0
Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
This Pokemon Cannot Breed
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Diamond/Pearl
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disable | — | 100% | 20 | Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns. | |
| 1 | Night Shade | — | 100% | 15 | Inflicts damage equal to the user's level. | |
| 11 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 20 | Hypnosis | — | 60% | 20 | Puts the target to sleep. | |
| 29 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out. | |
| 38 | Nightmare | — | 100% | 15 | Target loses 1/4 its max HP every turn as long as it's asleep. | |
| 47 | Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| 57 | Haze | — | — | 30 | Resets all Pokémon's stats, accuracy, and evasion. | |
| 66 | Dark Void | — | 50% | 10 | Puts the target to sleep. | |
| 75 | Embargo | — | 100% | 15 | Target cannot use held items. | |
| 84 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 93 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
Platinum
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disable | — | 100% | 20 | Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns. | |
| 1 | Ominous Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| 11 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 20 | Hypnosis | — | 60% | 20 | Puts the target to sleep. | |
| 29 | Feint Attack | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| 38 | Nightmare | — | 100% | 15 | Target loses 1/4 its max HP every turn as long as it's asleep. | |
| 47 | Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| 57 | Haze | — | — | 30 | Resets all Pokémon's stats, accuracy, and evasion. | |
| 66 | Dark Void | — | 50% | 10 | Puts the target to sleep. | |
| 75 | Nasty Plot | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages. | |
| 84 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 93 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disable | — | 100% | 20 | Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns. | |
| 1 | Ominous Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage. | |
| 11 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 20 | Hypnosis | — | 60% | 20 | Puts the target to sleep. | |
| 29 | Feint Attack | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| 38 | Nightmare | — | 100% | 15 | Target loses 1/4 its max HP every turn as long as it's asleep. | |
| 47 | Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| 57 | Haze | — | — | 30 | Resets all Pokémon's stats, accuracy, and evasion. | |
| 66 | Dark Void | — | 50% | 10 | Puts the target to sleep. | |
| 75 | Nasty Plot | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages. | |
| 84 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100% | 15 | Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| 93 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
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. | |
| 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. | |
| TM12 Taunt | — | 100% | 20 | For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| TM27 Return | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM29 Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TM30 Shadow Ball | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| TM31 Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| TM34 Shock Wave | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| TM36 Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to poison the target. | |
| 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. | |
| TM41 Torment | — | 100% | 15 | Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row. | |
| 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. | |
| TM46 Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | Takes the target's item. | |
| TM49 Snatch | — | — | 10 | Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| TM60 Drain Punch | 75 | 100% | 10 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | |
| TM61 Will O Wisp | — | 85% | 15 | Burns the target. | |
| TM63 Embargo | — | 100% | 15 | Target cannot use held items. | |
| TM65 Shadow Claw | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | |
| TM66 Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | |
| TM68 Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | |
| TM70 Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage. | |
| TM73 Thunder Wave | — | 90% | 20 | Paralyzes the target. | |
| TM75 Swords Dance | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Attack by two stages. | |
| TM77 Psych Up | — | — | 10 | Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's. | |
| TM79 Dark Pulse | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| Knock Off | 65 | 100% | 20 | Target drops its held item. | |
| 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. | |
| Ominous Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats 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. | |
| Sucker Punch | 70 | 100% | 5 | Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move. | |
| Swift | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| Trick | — | 100% | 10 | User and target swap items. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| Knock Off | 65 | 100% | 20 | Target drops its held item. | |
| 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. | |
| Ominous Wind | 60 | 100% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats 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. | |
| Sucker Punch | 70 | 100% | 5 | Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move. | |
| Swift | 60 | — | 20 | Never misses. | |
| Trick | — | 100% | 10 | User and target swap items. |
Base Stats
Hp
70
Attack
90
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
135
Sp. Def
90
Speed
125
Total
600
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)