diancie #719
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diancie
MythicalGeneration VI · #0719 — Jewel Pokémon
Diancie, known as the Jewel Pokémon, is a mythical Rock/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI that occupies the unique position of #719 in the National Pokédex. Despite its diminutive stature of just 0.7 meters and lightweight frame of 8.8 kilograms, Diancie commands respect as a rare and precious Pokémon whose very existence represents a miraculous transformation. According to Pokédex lore, Diancie is not born but rather emerges as a sudden and inexplicable mutation of Carbink, making it one of the most enigmatic Pokémon species. Its pink, glimmering body is celebrated across the Pokémon world as the loveliest sight imaginable, earning it a place of reverence among trainers and scholars alike. As a mythical Pokémon with a catch rate of just 3, Diancie has never been obtainable through normal gameplay means and exists exclusively as an event-distributed Pokémon, further cementing its legendary status.
Base Stats
Height
0.7m
Weight
8.8kg
Category
Jewel Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
pink
Shape
arms
Abilities
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Diancie Biology & Physical Characteristics
Diancie possesses a striking and refined appearance that blends its rocky mineral origins with an almost regal aesthetic. Its lower body consists of a conical gray rock formation with a large, lustrous pink diamond protruding from the left side, serving as both a distinctive marker and seemingly a reservoir of its crystalline power. The upper body and arms are draped in a white, fluffy material resembling an elegant dress, creating a striking contrast with its gray, mitten-like hands and gray head adorned with expressive purple eyes ringed by red sclerae. The most captivating feature is undoubtedly its elaborate headdress—a crowning array of pink crystals of varying shapes and sizes, with a prominent rounded crystal at the center of its forehead backed by four spike-like protrusions, while two long, obelisk-like crystals hang down like crystalline ponytails from the back of its head. This ornate appearance is further enhanced by a golden necklace-like ornament, giving Diancie an almost jeweled, precious quality that justifies its classification as the Jewel Pokémon and its renowned status as a sight of incomparable beauty.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Diancie Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Diancie exists outside the conventional Pokémon breeding framework, being classified as genderless and belonging to the Undiscovered egg group, making it impossible to breed regardless of the trainers who possess it. This classification reflects Diancie's status as a mythical Pokémon that emerges through spontaneous mutation rather than through traditional reproductive means, a distinction that fundamentally separates it from standard Pokémon that propagate through breeding. With a hatch counter value of 25, indicating it would require approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps to hatch if eggs were obtainable, Diancie remains entirely inaccessible through breeding mechanics in any official Pokémon game to date. The genderless nature extends beyond mere mechanical designation—it reflects the Pokémon's mysterious origin as a one-off transformation phenomenon rather than a species that naturally reproduces. The base friendship value of 70 indicates that captured Diancie begin with moderate affection toward their trainers, though this value has been reported as 50 in some game instances, suggesting that even Diancie's basic parameters resist standardization. This breeding impossibility serves as a constant reminder of Diancie's exceptional status within the Pokémon world, ensuring that each individual Diancie encountered by trainers represents a singular, unreplicable treasure rather than merely another member of a reproducible species.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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black 2 white 2
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sun moon
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ultra sun ultra moon
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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diamond pearl
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heartgold soulsilver
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colosseum
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Diancie Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Diancie stands as a unique entry in the Pokédex in that it does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon under normal circumstances—its existence as a mutation of Carbink represents a singular, unreproducible transformation rather than a standard evolutionary line. However, Diancie can undergo Mega Evolution into Mega Diancie when holding the Diancite, a form introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Mega Diancie undergoes dramatic physical changes, growing from 0.7 meters to 1.1 meters in height and increasing in weight from 8.8 kilograms to 27.8 kilograms, representing a substantial transformation in mass and presence. The Mega Evolution also grants Diancie a significant statistical boost, elevating its total base stats from 600 to 700, with particularly notable increases in Attack (100 to 160), Special Attack (100 to 160), and Speed (50 to 110), transforming it from a defensively-oriented Pokémon into a far more offensively capable powerhouse. Additionally, Mega Diancie's ability changes from Clear Body to Magic Bounce, fundamentally altering its competitive role by reflecting stat-lowering moves and certain other effects back at opponents. This transformation represents not merely a power increase but a complete tactical reimagining of Diancie's battle strategy, making Mega Evolution essential for maximizing its potential in competitive contexts.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Diancie Behaviour and Natural Habitat
The behavior and habitat preferences of Diancie remain shrouded in mystery, befitting its status as a rare and enigmatic mythical Pokémon. Pokédex entries reveal one of Diancie's most remarkable abilities: its capacity to instantly create diamonds by compressing carbon extracted from the air between its hands, suggesting an intimate connection with both atmospheric elements and crystalline matter. This ability implies that Diancie likely inhabits environments rich in carbon and mineral deposits, though specific locations have never been documented in the main series games. Given its origins as a mutation of Carbink, Diancie may share similar habitat preferences with its progenitor species, potentially residing in underground caverns or mountainous regions where mineral formations are abundant. The Pokémon's gentle nature, reflected in its base friendship value of 70, suggests it is not an aggressive species despite its powerful defensive capabilities. As a mythical Pokémon existing largely beyond the reach of conventional capture methods, Diancie's true behavior in the wild remains largely speculative, known primarily through fragmentary Pokédex entries and the rare accounts of trainers fortunate enough to encounter this precious creature.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
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.
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 Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Diancie derives from the Greek word 'dia,' meaning through, combined with 'nancy,' evoking notions of grace, elegance, and preciousness—a fitting nomenclature for a Pokémon whose entire existence is centered around the creation and embodiment of diamonds. The Japanese name ディアンシー (Diancie) follows similar linguistic construction, emphasizing the Pokémon's identity as a precious jewel. In its visual design, Diancie synthesizes elements of classic fairy tale aesthetics with geological precision, creating a creature that appears equally at home in a medieval fantasy setting or a gemological laboratory. The crystalline headdress, complete with obelisk-like projections, evokes crown imagery while simultaneously representing the natural crystal structures found in mineral deposits, grounding the design in scientific reality even as it achieves fantastical beauty. The contrast between the fluffy, dress-like upper body and the rocky, geometric lower body symbolizes Diancie's dual nature as both a creature of ethereal grace and mineral substance, while the prominent pink diamond on its lower torso serves as a visual anchor emphasizing its connection to carbon crystallization and diamond creation. The color palette of pink, white, gray, and gold creates an appearance of refined luxury, distinguishing Diancie visually from most other Rock-type Pokémon while establishing it as something genuinely rare and precious.
Learnable Moves
Diancie can learn 90 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| diamond storm | rock | Physical | 100 | 95 | 5 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| guard split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| guard swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| harden | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| misty explosion | fairy | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 |
| moonblast | fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| power gem | rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock throw | rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sharpen | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| terrain pulse | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
Diancie Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Diancie occupies an interesting niche as a defensive, specially-bulky Rock/Fairy-type with respectable offensive capabilities and a base stat total of 600. With defense and special defense base stats both standing at 150, Diancie possesses outstanding physical and special durability, allowing it to absorb significant punishment in competitive formats while maintaining its utility. Its clear body ability prevents stat reductions, offering protection against common competitive tactics that rely on lowering opponent statistics through moves like Swordfish or Sticky Web setups. The dual Rock/Fairy typing provides useful resistances, particularly the 0.5x effectiveness against Dragon-type moves—highly valuable given Dragon-types' prevalence in competitive play—alongside resistances to Fire, Flying, Bug, and immunity to Dragon attacks. However, Diancie's relatively low base speed of 50 makes it vulnerable to faster opponents, often requiring support moves or priority-based strategies to mitigate this weakness. With balanced attack and special attack stats of 100 each, Diancie can function as either a mixed attacker or focus on special offense, though its movepool and stats generally lean toward special attacks. Mega Diancie transforms the competitive landscape dramatically, with increased speed (110), attack (160), and special attack (160) alongside the game-changing Magic Bounce ability, which reflects entry hazards and stat-lowering moves back at opponents, making it significantly more viable in high-level competitive play and substantially altering the matchup dynamics of contested battles.
Commonly Asked Questions About Diancie
What type is Diancie?
Diancie is a rock and fairy type Pokemon.
What does Diancie evolve from?
Diancie does not evolve.
What are Diancie's weaknesses?
Diancie is weak to ground, steel, water and grass type moves.
Diancie Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Diancie achieved significant cultural prominence following its official reveal on Valentine's Day 2014, a strategic release date that emphasized the Pokémon's beauty and precious nature. The mythical Pokémon became the protagonist of its own movie, Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, released in 2014, which brought the character to life as a sympathetic, somewhat vulnerable Pokémon struggling with its newfound powers and identity—a narrative that resonated with audiences worldwide. This film representation humanized Diancie beyond its Pokédex entries, establishing it as a character with agency, emotion, and internal conflict, significantly boosting its cultural resonance within the Pokémon franchise. The Pokémon's design aesthetic has proven influential in subsequent generations, with its elegant fusion of geological and ornamental elements inspiring approaches to Fairy-type design philosophy in later generations. Within competitive Pokémon communities, the introduction of Mega Diancie in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire elevated its status from a merely prestigious mythical Pokémon to a legitimate threat in tournament play, spawning numerous competitive analyses and breeding discussions among strategists. The exclusivity of Diancie—available only through limited events—has maintained its cultural mystique and collectibility value, ensuring that trainers who possess Diancie occupy a special status within Pokémon communities. Fan communities have consistently ranked Diancie among the most beloved mythical Pokémon, with its design being extensively featured in fan art, cosplay, and merchandise across multiple continents.
Where to Find Diancie in Every Pokémon Game
Diancie exists as an event-exclusive Pokémon that has never been available through normal gameplay mechanics or wild encounters in any official Pokémon game, making it one of the most restricted Pokémon in terms of obtainability. Event distributions began following the Pokémon's official revelation in 2014, with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company orchestrating carefully controlled distributions through special events, both in physical locations and through digital means via the Pokédex and Nintendo Network in subsequent games. In Pokémon X and Y, Diancie received a local Pokédex number of 0151 in the Central Kalos regional Pokédex, though this designation was merely for recognition purposes rather than indicating any standard availability method. The subsequent release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire included an event distribution for Diancie, complete with the Mega Stone Diancite necessary for Mega Evolution, cementing its role as a event-dependent legendary entity. Later generations have continued this pattern, with Pokémon Legends: Z-A incorporating Diancie as a #0231 local entry, suggesting its future availability in that game. The catch rate of 3 reflects Diancie's legendary status—matched only by other mythical and legendary Pokémon—ensuring that even if obtained, capturing Diancie would present extreme difficulty without specific preparation. Modern Pokémon games, particularly Pokémon Home and the Nintendo Switch era games, have made historical event Pokémon more accessible through rereleases and expanded distribution methods, though Diancie's current availability status remains subject to official Pokémon Company scheduling and promotional decisions.