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 |
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist27-32% | ||
 Klinklang Steel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Klinklang builds →Wild Charge21-25% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Leafeon builds →Knock Off11-12% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Slowking builds →Scald 2x41-48% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Diancie View Ferrothorn builds →Knock Off5-6% | ||
Sword & Shield 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
Sword & Shield 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
- Protect
- Trick Room
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Earth Power
- Diamond Storm
- Iron Defense
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Diamond Storm
- Moonblast
- Calm Mind
- Body Press
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 Stone Edge for same-type damage. Moonblast and Stone Edge are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Diancie in Sword & Shield
Diancie is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Diancie Guide
For the Sword & Shield 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.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Diancie does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Diancie hits 700 BST.
In Sword & Shield, 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