Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and HP's dead weight. But this Jewel Pokemon still yields 3 Defense and Sp. Def EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
A sudden transformation of Carbink, its pink, glimmering body is said to be the loveliest sight in the whole world.
It can instantly create many diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air between its hands.
Diancie Weakness
Diancie's Rock/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Steel, Water, Grass, and Ground. Steel hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. The Rock/Fairy typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Diancie's overall bulk (50/150/150) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Steel |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Water is super effective against DiancieView Greninja → | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Grass is super effective against DiancieView Rillaboom → | ||
 Gholdengo SteelGhost | S | |
Steel deals 4x damage to DiancieView Gholdengo → | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Ground is super effective against DiancieView Excadrill → | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Noivern builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin6-7% U Turn5-6% Knock Off5-6% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Lokix builds →Knock Off12-14% U Turn13-15% Sucker Punch13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Moltres builds →Flamethrower14-16% U Turn5-6% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
A Rock/Fairy-type mythical at 600 base stats, Diancie can't breed or evolve. Event distribution is the standard way to obtain one. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Scarlet & Violet Diancie Best Moveset
Clearbody isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Power Herb for instant two-turn move execution and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs, Diancie fills the special attacker slot reliably. Quiet nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Diancie best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Moonblast
- Diamond Storm
- Earth Power
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Body Press
- Trick Room
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Body Press
- Moonblast
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Body Press
- Baton Pass
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Diancie's Normal and Fighting coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Meteor Beam and Diamond Storm for same-type damage. Diamond Storm and Moonblast are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Diancie in Scarlet & Violet
Diancie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Diancie Guide
For the Scarlet & Violet meta, At 600 BST, Diancie is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as an attacker. Moonblast with Power Herb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Scarlet & Violet, but Diancie does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Diancie hits 700 BST.
In Scarlet & Violet, watch for Aegislash (Steel), Greninja (Water), and Venusaur (Grass) when using Diancie. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Aegislash is the most dangerous since Steel moves deal 4x damage. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. Diancie has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. That's the one you want on Diancie. It's the only ability Diancie has.
Diancie is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Diancie shows up in 7 games across 5 generations. Mythical status keeps it locked behind events or specific story content in most appearances.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves