Diancie (Japanese: ディアンシー Diancie) is a dual-type Rock/Fairy Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Diancie can Mega Evolve into Mega Diancie using the Diancite. This Pokémon is considered a relative of Carbink.
Diancie was officially revealed in the March 2014 issue of CoroCoro magazine.
Biology
Diancie is a small Pokémon with a vaguely humanoid appearance. Its lower body is a conical, gray rock with a large, pink diamond in the side. Its upper body has two arms and is covered by a white material that resembles a dress. Its small, mitten-like hands poke out of the sleeves. Around its neck is a golden, half-circlet with a pink diamond in the center. Its head is gray with purple eyes that have red sclerae and pointed ears. On top of its head is a collection of pink crystals forming a headdress. There are four spike-like crystals along the top, a long crystal on either side hanging downward, and a large circular centerpiece on its forehead. There is a small, golden piece hanging off the center crystal and a small pink diamond embedded in the back of its head.
Diancie is born from a Carbink that undergoes a mysterious mutation. It can instantly create diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air. Diancie uses these diamonds to both attack and defend itself.[1] Diancie's pink, glimmering body is said to be one of the most loveliest sights to experience in the world. Diancie is also said to be one of the most beautiful Pokémon seen in the world. Diancie is found living in underground caves filled with diamonds such as the Diamond Domain, a crystal kingdom where it reigns as queen over many Carbink, as it has occasionally been seen traveling or living with others. Diancie can speak through telepathy, as depicted in the movie Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
Forms
Diancie can Mega Evolve into Mega Diancie.
As Mega Diancie, its white dress becomes longer and loses its sleeves. Its lower body turns into a pink crystal and is surrounded by a series of long crystals similar to those on its headdress. On the back, both the dress and the crystals are longer, and additional, smaller crystals are suspended from the tips of the larger ones. The tips of the circlet around its neck curve outward and there is an additional half-circlet around its waist. The centerpiece of its headdress is now heart-shaped, and the remaining crystals are slightly smaller. The crystals hanging from the sides of its head have additional crystals suspended from the tips, and there is an additional hanging crystal on the back of its head. The diamond on the back of its head becomes rounded and two smaller gems form at the lower corners. Two ribbon-like structures grow from these additional gems; each ribbon has two small crystals suspended from the tips. The head diamond measures over 2,000 carats.
Thanks to the Mega Evolution energy, Diancie's manipulation over diamonds has grown so much, that Mega Diancie can now create a sword out of them during battle. Due to the impurities on the surface of body having fallen away, Mega Diancie can now shine so brilliantly that when reflecting light, one cannot look directly at it. In this form, it was known as the "Royal Pink Princess" due to its colors and appearance.[2] Due to it being blessed with both beauty and skill, Mega Diancie can easily adapt quickly to any situation.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #151
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Hoenn #—
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X
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A sudden transformation of Carbink, its pink, glimmering body is said to be the loveliest sight in the whole world.
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Y
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It can instantly create many diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air between its hands.
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Omega Ruby
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A sudden transformation of Carbink, its pink, glimmering body is said to be the loveliest sight in the whole world.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It can instantly create many diamonds by compressing the carbon in the air between its hands.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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XY
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Cinema Diancie
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All
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Japan
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50
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July 6, 2014; July 13, 2014; July 19 to September 30, 2014
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XY
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Movie Theater Diancie
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Taiwanese region
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Online
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50
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August 29 to October 15, 2014
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XY
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October 2014 Diancie
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American region
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Online
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50
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October 16, 2014 to February 28, 2015
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XY
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November 2014 Diancie
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PAL region
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Online
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50
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October 23, 2014 to February 25, 2015
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XYORAS
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Cinema Diancie
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Korean region
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Online
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50
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January 6 to March 31, 2015
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ORAS
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Hope Diancie
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American region
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Online
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50
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July 24 to 27, 2015
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ORAS
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Hope Diancie
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PAL region
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Online
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50
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July 24 to 27, 2015
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XYORAS
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Universe Diancie
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Japanese region
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Online
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50
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October 15 to November 30, 2015
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XYORAS
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Universe Diancie
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Taiwanese region
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Online
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50
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October 15 to November 30, 2015
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Pokémon Center Diancie
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Japanese region
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Nintendo Zone
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50
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December 12 to 31, 2015
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XYORAS
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Pokémon All-Stars Battle Diancie
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All
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South Korea
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50
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August 13 to 14, 2016
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Held items
Stats
Diancie
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Mega Diancie
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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160
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148 - 233
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292 - 460
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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160
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148 - 233
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292 - 460
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 700
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diancie
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Diancie
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diancie
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Diancie
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Diancie
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Diancie
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Diancie
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
Diancie
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 48
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Base Attack: 83
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Base Defense: 67
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #199
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Diancie possesses a wondrous power that allows it to compress carbon molecules in the air into diamonds! When we saw it living happily with Carbink, it looked just like a princess.
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Mega Diancie
Form data
Mega Evolution
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Diancie debuted as a main character in Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain, which is set before Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. It later appeared in the latter as a major supporting character. In both the short and the movie, it was embarking on a quest to find Xerneas.
Minor appearances
A Diancie appeared in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Mega Diancie in the animated trailer
A Mega Diancie made a cameo appearance in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, where it was seen battling a Mega Gallade.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
Diancie appeared in the manga adaptation of the seventeenth movie.
Pokémon Adventures
Diancie debuted in this chapter, where it was mentioned by Gurkinn as he was escaping the destruction of the Tower of Mastery in Heracross Transforms. It was sought after by the owner of the Shabboneau Castle, who sent his butlers out to obtain Diancie in Glittering Diancie. One of the butlers, actually a thief, found Diancie and attempted to steal it. With the help of Gurkinn, Diantha, and Korrina, the thief was defeated and sent running away. Afterward, Diancie left with its Carbink companions to find a new home.
The same Diancie reappeared in Slowbro Has an Idea, where it rescued Ruby and Latios from drowning after they were knocked into the sea. Later, Diancie entered a Pokémon Contest Spectacular with Ruby and, using the Diancite Ruby had obtained from Hoopa, Mega Evolved into a Mega Diancie. After the events of this chapter, Diancie left with Steven to the Kalos region.
In the TCG
- Main article: Diancie (TCG)
Other appearances
Diancie and its Mega Evolved form both appear as Spirits.
Trivia
- Diancie shares the same category name as Carbink. They are both known as the Jewel Pokémon.
- Diancie is the only Pokémon introduced in Generation VI that is capable of Mega Evolution. It is also the only Mythical Pokémon that is capable of Mega Evolution.
- Diancie is the only Rock-type Mythical Pokémon, excluding Arceus while holding a Stone Plate.
- Diancie is tied with Carbink for the highest base Defense stat of all Fairy-type Pokémon.
- Mega Diancie has the highest base Special Attack stat of all Rock-type Pokémon, as well as the highest base Attack stat of all Fairy-type Pokémon. Mega Diancie is also tied with:
- Mega Tyranitar for the highest base stat total of all Rock-type Pokémon.
- Crowned Sword Zacian for the highest base stat total of all Fairy-type Pokémon.
- Mega Diancie's Defense and Special Defense decrease is the largest single stat decrease of all Mega Evolutions, at 40 points.
- Diancie's origin as a mutated Carbink is reflected in its near-identical moveset and learn rate, though it learns Trick Room instead of Power Gem in Generation VI.
- Diancie's Pokédex entry on the official English Pokémon website erroneously states that its gender can be either male or female, despite the fact that it is actually a gender unknown Pokémon, while Mega Diancie is correctly stated to be gender unknown.[3] This error is absent in the Japanese Pokémon Zukan website.[4]
Origin
Diancie could be based on the carbuncle, a mythical fairy-like creature that was rumored to have a jewel embedded on its forehead. Diancie could also be a visual pun derived from the idea of a "princess cut" diamond, referring to its princess-like appearance, although the diamond on the forehead resembles a brilliant cut in its base form and a heart cut in its Mega Evolved form. Its relationship with Carbink may be inspired by eusociality, a biological phenomenon which usually manifests in a colony of animals having a sole breeding female, or queen, tended to by her usually infertile offspring; or an example of a highly rare and unique mutations such as albinism or polydactyly. Alternatively, the transformation from Carbink to Diancie could reference metamorphic rock formation. Diancie, and its Mega Form, could possibly be analogous to various depictions of magical girls across various series. Mega Diancie in particular, being a powered up form, could potentially be compared to a typical magical girl transformation or a powered up super forms often seen in various properties.
Name origin
Diancie may be a combination of diamond, fancy, pixie, and 石 ishi (stone). The -cie could also come from メレシー Melecie (Carbink's Japanese name), reflecting Diancie’s status as a mutated Carbink.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ディアンシー Diancie
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From diamond, fancy, pixie, 石 ishi, and メレシー Melecie
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French
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Diancie
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Spanish
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Diancie
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Diancie
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Italian
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Diancie
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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디안시 Diancie
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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蒂安希 Dìānxī
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Cantonese Chinese
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蒂安希 Daiōnhēi
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Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name
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More languages
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Albanian
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Dianci
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From the English name
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Arabic
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دايانسي Diancie
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Transcription of English name
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Hebrew
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דיאנסי Diancie
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Transcription of English name
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Hindi
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डायंसी Diancie
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Transcription of English/Japanese name
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Russian
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Дианси Diansi
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ดีแอนซี Diaensi
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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