As a Rock/Fairy type, Diancie has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Rock/Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP: 50
Attack: 100
Defense: 150
Sp. Atk: 100
Sp. Def: 150
Speed: 50
Total: 600

Diancie has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (150). Its Attack (100) and Sp. Atk (100) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 150 Defense and 150 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Diancie's only ability is Clear Body.

How to beat Diancie

The best way to beat Diancie is with Steel moves, which deal 4× damage. Ground, Water and Grass moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Bug, Fire and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 4× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Fairy moves. Solgaleo hits for 4× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Fairy moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 4× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Fairy moves.