
- Abilities
- Vital SpiritPrevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.PickupThe Pokémon may pick up items after battle.
- Hidden ability
- Run AwayEnables sure getaway from wild Pokémon.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Field
- Growth
- Medium Slow
- EV yield
- 1 Attack
| HP | 45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 60 | |
| Defense | 45 | |
| Sp. Atk | 25 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | |
| Speed | 55 | |
| Total | 275 |
Where to find it
Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.
Times and conditions
- Morning: 4:00–9:59
- Day: 10:00–19:59
- Night: 20:00–3:59
Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.
| Location | Method / conditions | Level | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | , and | 4 | 4% |
Evolution
Evolves into Herdier at Lv 16.
Level-up moves
“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 | The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. Lowers its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 4 | Work Up | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | The user rouses itself, raising its Attack and Sp. Atk. |
| 8 | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| 12 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | The user avenges a fainted ally. Its power rises if an ally fainted on the previous turn. |
| 17 | Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Stares at the target with cute eyes, lowering its Attack. Always moves first. |
| 20 | Play Rough | Fairy | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack. |
| 24 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage. |
| 28 | Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little. |
| 32 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | The user helps out an ally, making the power of its attack 1.5 times higher. |
| 36 | Reversal | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 15 | An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| 40 | Roar | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| 44 | Last Resort | Normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 | This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle. |
| 48 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. 20% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage. |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 | The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act. |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM109 | Play Rough | Fairy | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack. |
| TM113 | Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Stares at the target with cute eyes, lowering its Attack. Always moves first. |
| TM121 | Psychic Fangs | Psychic | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Bites the target with psychic power and can destroy Light Screen and Reflect. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages. | National Park · Cost: Nugget ×1 Requirements: Route 35 / Route 36 / National Park: small extras the National Park |
| Fire Fang | Fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. 10% chance to burn the foe or make it flinch. | Mt. Moon · Cost: Dusk Ball ×1 Mt. Moon |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage. | Goldenrod City · Cost: Love Ball ×1 Requirements: Goldenrod City: small extras |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After You | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | The user helps an ally or a foe act right after this move. |
| Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding. |
| Howl | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 | The user howls loudly to raise its spirit. Raises its Attack by 1 stage. |
| Lick | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The foe is licked with a long tongue. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage. Lowers its accuracy by 1 stage. |
| Yawn | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn. |
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