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 |
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Steel deals 4x damage to DiancieView Scizor → | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Water is super effective against DiancieView Greninja → | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Grass is super effective against DiancieView Ferrothorn → | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Ground is super effective against DiancieView Mamoswine → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Scizor can KO Diancie with Bullet Punch (102-120%). Greninja threatens a KO with Hydro Pump (98-115%).
Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 4x102-120%KO Superpower50-59% U Turn22-26% | ||
Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse18-21% Ice Beam27-32% Hydro Pump 2x98-115%KO | ||
Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Ice Shard22-26% Knock Off12-14% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon Diancie Best Moveset
Clearbody isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Weakness Policy for a massive attack boost after eating a super-effective hit and flexible EVs, Diancie fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Brave nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Diancie best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Trick Room
- Moonblast
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Moonblast
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Diancie learns Stone Edge and Diamond Storm naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Steel coverage extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Diancie in Sun & Moon
Diancie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Diancie Guide
For the Sun & Moon meta, At 600 BST, Diancie is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as an attacker. Diamondstorm with Weakness Policy is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Diancie is the evolved form, sitting at 700 BST. Big power spike over base Diancie (600). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
In Sun & Moon, 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 special attacker with base 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