
- Abilities
- PickupThe Pokémon may pick up items after battle.
- Hidden ability
- Honey GatherThe Pokémon may gather Honey from somewhere.
- Capture
- Gender
- 50.0% female
- Egg groups
- Field
- Growth
- Medium Fast
- EV yield
- 1 Attack
| HP | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 80 | |
| Defense | 50 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | |
| Speed | 40 | |
| Total | 330 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Cave | , | 4 | 10% |
| Route 34 | , | 10–13 | 8% |
| Route 44 | , and | 24 | 5% |
| Route 44 | , | 24 | 5% |
Evolution
Evolves into Ursaring at Lv 30.
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 | Fling | Dark | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| 1 | Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding. |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. |
| 1 | Baby-Doll Eyes | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Stares at the target with cute eyes, lowering its Attack. Always moves first. |
| 1 | Lick | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The foe is licked with a long tongue. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the target. |
| 1 | Fake Tears | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The user feigns crying to make the foe feel flustered. Lowers its Sp. Def by 2 stages. |
| 8 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | The foe is raked with sharp claws 2 to 5 times in quick succession. |
| 15 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled. |
| 22 | Sweet Scent | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent lowers the foe’s evasiveness by 2 stages. It also lures wild Pokémon in grass. |
| 25 | Play Nice | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | The user befriends the foe, sapping its will to fight. It lowers the foe’s Attack. |
| 29 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| 36 | Charm | Fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The user acts cute to charm the foe. Lowers its Attack by 2 stages. |
| 43 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 | The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| 43 | Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | An attack usable only while the user is asleep. It has a 30% chance to make the foe flinch. |
| 50 | Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. It then becomes confused, however. |
| 57 | Fling | Dark | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
TMs and HMs
| TM / HM | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| 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. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | Status | — | — | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body. Raises its Attack and Defense by 1 stage. |
| 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. |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for 2 to 4 turns. |
| 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. |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig. |
| 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. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness 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. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. | |
| TM41 | Torment | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| 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. |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | var. | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| 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. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user charges up, then attacks. If it moves after the foe, its power is doubled. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It raises the user’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages. |
| 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. |
| TM103 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed. |
| 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. |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense. |
Move tutors
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes | Tutor location, cost and requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Drum | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP. | |
| 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 |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage. | Cianwood City · Cost: Rare Candy ×3 Requirements: Cianwood City: Ace Trainer Hans unlocks Close Combat Cianwood City |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000 Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan) the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City |
| Fire Punch | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It has a 10% chance to burn the target. | Saffron City · Cost: Free Requirements: Saffron City: show the dog lover a Growlithe (unlocks Fire Punch) Saffron City |
| 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 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an icy fist. It has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | Celadon Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1 Celadon City Pokémon Center |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack. | Pewter City · Cost: Level Ball ×1 Pewter City |
| Play Rough | Fairy | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack. | Blackthorn Move Tutor house · Cost: Free Requirements: Ice Path / Blackthorn City: small extras Blackthorn City |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above. | Celadon Gym · Cost: Free taught by the little girl at the Celadon Gym |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target. | Route 13 · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 13: the Southeast League (eight representatives and a Champion) Route 13 |
| Yawn | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn. | Route 18 · Cost: Free Requirements: Route 15 → Route 14: the Cape Battle Marathon (missable) |
Egg moves
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Drum | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 | The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP. |
| Close Combat | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights up close without guarding itself. It lowers its Defense and Sp. Def by 1 stage. |
| Counter | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 100 | 5 | Slashes the target with both arms in a cross shape. Has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. 20% chance to lower its Defense by 1 stage. |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
| Fake Tears | Dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 | The user feigns crying to make the foe feel flustered. Lowers its Sp. Def by 2 stages. |
| Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 | Slashes the target with steel claws. May raise the user’s Attack. |
| Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Play Rough | Fairy | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Playfully attacks the target. May lower the target’s Attack. |
| Seismic Toss | Fighting | Physical | var. | 100 | 20 | The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| 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. |
| 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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