Dive (move)

Move data

Type Water
Category Physical  Physical
Power 80
Accuracy 100
PP 10  (max. 16)
Makes contact? Yes
Introduced Generation 3

Machine/Record

Ruby​/​Sapphire
Emerald
HM08
Black​/​White
Black 2​/​White 2
HM06
O.Ruby​/​A.Sapphire HM07
Sword​/​Shield TM45

Effects

The user of Dive will hide underwater on the first turn, disappearing from view and becoming invulnerable to most attacks. On the second turn, Dive deals damage.

While underwater, the Pokémon can only be hit by the moves Surf, Whirlpool or Low Kick, with Surf and Whirlpool dealing twice normal damage. Moves from No Guard Pokémon, or any move following an identify move can also hit for regular power. The user also avoids end-of-turn damage from Sandstorm and Hail when underwater.

If the user is holding a Power Herb, Dive executes in one turn.

Changes

  • In Generation 3, Dive is categorized as Special.
  • In Generation 3, Dive has 60 base power.

Z-Move effects

When a Pokémon is holding Waterium Z and uses its Z-Power, Dive turns into Hydro Vortex and has base power 160.

Outside of battle

While surfing, if you happen over a dark patch of water, you can dive below the surface and explore underwater. It can only be used with the appropriate Gym Badge.

Two regions have areas where you can use Dive: Hoenn (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and the remakes Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire) and Unova (Black, White, Black 2, White 2) and the move is an HM in those games.

Move target

Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Other languages

English Dive
Japanese ダイビング (Diving)
German Taucher
French Plongée
Italian Sub
Spanish Buceo
Korean 다이빙
Chinese (Simplified) 潜水
Chinese (Traditional) 潛水

Game descriptions

Ruby​/​Sapphire
Emerald
Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
FireRed​/​LeafGreen The user dives underwater on the first turn and strikes next turn.
Diamond​/​Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold​/​SoulSilver
A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Black​/​White
Black 2​/​White 2
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.
X​/​Y Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
O.Ruby​/​A.Sapphire Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.
Sun​/​Moon
Ultra Sun​/​Ultra Moon
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Sword​/​Shield
B.Diamond​/​S.Pearl
Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.
Scarlet​/​Violet The user dives on the first turn, then floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Learnt by level up

These Pokémon learn Dive at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.

Seel Seel
#0086 / Water
Level 41
Dewgong Dewgong
#0087 / Water · Ice
Level 45
Phione Phione
#0489 / Water
Level 61
Manaphy Manaphy
#0490 / Water
Level 61
Cramorant Cramorant
#0845 / Flying · Water
Level 28
Arrokuda Arrokuda
#0846 / Water
Level 24
Barraskewda Barraskewda
#0847 / Water
Level 24
Finizen Finizen
#0963 / Water
Level 21
Palafin (Zero Form) Palafin
Zero Form
#0964 / Water
Level 21
Dondozo Dondozo
#0977 / Water
Level 20

Learnt by breeding

These Pokémon can learn Dive as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.