Dive (move)

Contents
Flavor text
Learnt by level up
Learnt by breeding

Move data

Type	Water
Category	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

User

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.