Diamond
When it travels underground, it causes rumbling and tremors. It can move at 50 mph.
Pearl
It squirms through the ground using its long and rugged body. It always eats while burrowing.
Platinum
It burrows through the ground at a speed of 50 mph while feeding on large boulders.
Heartgold
It twists and squirms through the ground. The thunderous roar of its tunneling echoes a long way.
Soulsilver
It rapidly bores through the ground at 50 mph by squirming and twisting its massive, rugged body.
Evolution Chain
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Tradeholding metal coat
Pokédex Data
Classification
Rock Snake Pokémon
Height
8.8 m (28'10")
Weight
210.0 kg (463.0 lbs)
Held Items
None in this generation.
Game Locations
- Iron Island 1f
- Iron Island B1f Left
- Iron Island B1f Right
- Iron Island B2f Left
- Iron Island B2f Right
- Iron Island B3f
- Johto Route 47 Inside Cave
- Johto Safari Zone Zone Wasteland
- Kanto Victory Road 1 1f
- Kanto Victory Road 1 2f
- Kanto Victory Road 1 3f
- Mt Silver 1f
- Mt Silver Mountainside
- Oreburgh Mine 1f
- Oreburgh Mine B1f
- Rock Tunnel B1f
- Sinnoh Victory Road 1f
- Sinnoh Victory Road 2f
- Sinnoh Victory Road B1f
- Sinnoh Victory Road Inside
- Sinnoh Victory Road Inside Exit
- Snowpoint Temple 1f
- Snowpoint Temple B1f
- Snowpoint Temple B2f
- Snowpoint Temple B3f
- Stark Mountain Entrance
- Stark Mountain Inside
- Union Cave 1f
- Union Cave B1f
- Union Cave B2f
- Wayward Cave 1f
- Wayward Cave B1f
Training
EV Yield
+1 defense
Catch Rate
45
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
medium
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Mineral
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
Diamond/Pearl
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bind | 15 | 85% | 20 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Harden | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 1 | Mud Sport | — | — | 15 | Halves all Electric-type damage. | |
| 6 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | |
| 9 | Rock Throw | 50 | 90% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 14 | Rage | 20 | 100% | 20 | If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage. | |
| 17 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| 22 | Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | |
| 25 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 30 | Rock Polish | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Speed by two stages. | |
| 33 | Dragon Breath | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| 38 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 41 | Sand Tomb | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 46 | Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | |
| 49 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
Platinum
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bind | 15 | 85% | 20 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Harden | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 1 | Mud Sport | — | — | 15 | Halves all Electric-type damage. | |
| 6 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | |
| 9 | Rock Throw | 50 | 90% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 14 | Rage | 20 | 100% | 20 | If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage. | |
| 17 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| 22 | Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | |
| 25 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 30 | Rock Polish | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Speed by two stages. | |
| 33 | Dragon Breath | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| 38 | Curse | — | — | 10 | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | |
| 41 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 46 | Sand Tomb | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 49 | Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | |
| 54 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
HeartGold/SoulSilver
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bind | 15 | 85% | 20 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 1 | Harden | — | — | 30 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 1 | Mud Sport | — | — | 15 | Halves all Electric-type damage. | |
| 6 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | |
| 9 | Rock Throw | 50 | 90% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 14 | Rage | 20 | 100% | 20 | If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage. | |
| 17 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| 22 | Sandstorm | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | |
| 25 | Slam | 80 | 75% | 20 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 30 | Rock Polish | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Speed by two stages. | |
| 33 | Dragon Breath | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. | |
| 38 | Curse | — | — | 10 | Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | |
| 41 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 46 | Sand Tomb | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 49 | Double Edge | 120 | 100% | 15 | User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | |
| 54 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. |
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. | |
| HM08 Rock Climb | 90 | 85% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. | |
| TM05 Roar | — | — | 20 | Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| TM45 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM58 Endure | — | — | 10 | Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | |
| TM59 Dragon Pulse | 85 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| TM64 Explosion | 250 | 100% | 5 | User faints. | |
| TM66 Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | |
| TM69 Rock Polish | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Speed by two stages. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| TM91 Flash Cannon | 80 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. |
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. | |
| Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| Iron Head | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 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. | |
| Twister | 40 | 100% | 20 | 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. | |
| Block | — | — | 5 | Prevents the target from leaving battle. | |
| Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage. | |
| Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Iron Head | 80 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| 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. | |
| Twister | 40 | 100% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch. |
Egg Moves
Diamond/PearlPlatinumHeartGold/SoulSilver
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | — | — | 5 | Prevents the target from leaving battle. | |
| Defense Curl | — | — | 40 | Raises user's Defense by one stage. | |
| Explosion | 250 | 100% | 5 | User faints. | |
| Flail | — | 100% | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | |
| Rock Blast | 25 | 90% | 10 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. | |
| Rollout | 30 | 90% | 20 | Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns. |
Base Stats
Hp
35
Attack
45
Defense
160
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
45
Speed
70
Total
385
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)