Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Sentret's spread. It leans mixed with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack stat exp per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A very cautious POKéMON, it raises itself up using its tail to get a better view of its surroundings.
It stands on its tail so it can see a long way. If it spots an enemy, it cries loudly to warn its kind.
Sentret Weakness
Fighting moves hit Sentret for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Sentret's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x238-281%KO Dynamic Punch 2x238-281%KO Karate Chop 2x120-142%KO Rock Smash 2x97-115%KO | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x347-409%KO Jump Kick 2x268-316%KO Dynamic Punch 2x268-316%KO Rolling Kick 2x162-191%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x229-270%KO Dynamic Punch 2x229-270%KO Submission 2x185-218%KO Vital Throw 2x162-191%KO | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x238-281%KO Dynamic Punch 2x238-281%KO Karate Chop 2x120-142%KO Rock Smash 2x97-115%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x347-409%KO Jump Kick 2x268-316%KO Dynamic Punch 2x268-316%KO Rolling Kick 2x162-191%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x229-270%KO Dynamic Punch 2x229-270%KO Submission 2x185-218%KO Vital Throw 2x162-191%KO | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x238-281%KO Dynamic Punch 2x238-281%KO Karate Chop 2x120-142%KO Rock Smash 2x97-115%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x347-409%KO Jump Kick 2x268-316%KO Dynamic Punch 2x268-316%KO Rolling Kick 2x162-191%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x229-270%KO Dynamic Punch 2x229-270%KO Submission 2x185-218%KO Vital Throw 2x162-191%KO | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x238-281%KO Dynamic Punch 2x238-281%KO Karate Chop 2x120-142%KO Rock Smash 2x97-115%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x347-409%KO Jump Kick 2x268-316%KO Dynamic Punch 2x268-316%KO Rolling Kick 2x162-191%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x229-270%KO Dynamic Punch 2x229-270%KO Submission 2x185-218%KO Vital Throw 2x162-191%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x219-258%KO Karate Chop 2x113-133%KO Rock Smash 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x188-221%KO Karate Chop 2x94-113%KO Rock Smash 2x78-92% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x214-251%KO Karate Chop 2x109-130%KO Rock Smash 2x89-105%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x182-215%KO Karate Chop 2x92-109%KO Rock Smash 2x76-89% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x214-251%KO Karate Chop 2x109-130%KO Rock Smash 2x89-105%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x182-215%KO Karate Chop 2x92-109%KO Rock Smash 2x76-89% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x214-251%KO Karate Chop 2x109-130%KO Rock Smash 2x89-105%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x182-215%KO Karate Chop 2x92-109%KO Rock Smash 2x76-89% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
In Gold & Silver, Poliwrath's Hydro Pump hits Sentret for 79-93%.
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Sentret View Poliwrath builds →Body Slam63-74% Hydro Pump79-93% | ||
Gold & Silver Evolution
Sentret is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Furret. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Sentret. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Sentret easily with 66 breeding partners from the Ground egg group. Pass egg moves like Double-Edge, Focus Energy, Pursuit and 2 more to offspring.
Gold & Silver Sentret Best Moveset
Best Build
Gen 2 build content has limited support (no abilities).
Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Sentret can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Ground and Fighting. The offense anchors on Double-Edge and Slam while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Gold & Silver Sentret Locations
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 4 locations. Sentret's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Sentret in Gold & Silver
You can catch Sentret through 4 walking encounters from Lv. 2-3, but availability differs between Gold and Silver. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Sentret Guide
Get Sentret to Furret at level 15. At 215 BST, Sentret is just the starting point.
Level 15 gets you Furret. Quick enough that Sentret barely slows you down.
In Gold & Silver, For a casual playthrough, Sentret works as a placeholder. Normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Furret. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Sentret in Gold & Silver. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 15 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Sentret appears in 16 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
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