Competitive Information for Hariyama [Diamond/Pearl]
Fighting
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is statused, its Attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage.
The power of Fire- and Ice-type attacks against this Pokemon is halved.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Hariyama? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Hariyama is here! This stunning Pokémon is Fighting-typed and ready to shine! It's to see Hariyama show up as a Diamond/Pearl opponent. Its only type-related weaknesses are Flying and Psychic. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Hariyama's strategies.
Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Facade / Double-Edge
- Earthquake
- Detect / Protect
Hariyama excels as a notable Physical Sweeper during single battles. This moveset is formulated to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical moves. Flame Orb will burn Hariyama at the end of the turn which will activate Hariyama's Guts ability. Use Detect or Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Guts, if Hariyama is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Hariyama a sweet boost.
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Hariyama is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Detect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Hariyama this turn).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Hariyama this turn).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 88 Hp / 199 Atk / 223 Def
Moveset:
- Bullet Punch
- Brick Break
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
Hariyama excels as an impressive Physical Tank during single battles. This moveset attempts to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Hariyama last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Thick Fat, the power of fire- and ice-type attacks against Hariyama is halved.
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Hariyama must be asleep. Uses another known move).
◆ Rest is a status move (Hariyama sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Hariyama? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Flame Orb
Ability: Guts
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Close Combat / Brick Break
- Earthquake
- Facade / Double-Edge
- Detect / Protect
In double battles, Hariyama is known as a high-quality Physical Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. Flame Orb will burn Hariyama at the end of the turn which will activate Hariyama's Guts ability. Use Detect or Protect to help guarantee the Orb activates on your first turn. With Guts, if Hariyama is statused its attack is 1.5x; ignores burn halving physical damage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. Combine that with Guts to seriously give Hariyama a sweet boost.
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, even if the target is immune).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Hariyama is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Detect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Hariyama this turn).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Hariyama this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Hariyama can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Hariyama.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Hariyama can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Hariyama
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Ability: Guts + Item: Flame orb
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Bullet Punch, Fake Out, Feint, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Hariyama's stats
- Belly Drum
- Bulk Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Hariyama
- Earthquake
- Fake Out
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Hariyama in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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