As you play through the faithful remake that is Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, you'll be doing a lot of battling. For those catching 'em all and filling out their Pokédex, certain moves will be better than others for various Pokémon. For those opponents that tend to flee and are tricky to catch, having a Pokémon who knows Mean Look is vital.
In this guide we explain what Mean Look is, whether it is available as a TM, and how to get the move.
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What Is Mean Look
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+ 3Mean Look is a normal-type move in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl with the following effect: 'The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.'
After using Mean Look on an opposing Pokémon, they are unable to flee the battle. This is particularly useful for catching illusive wild Pokémon, for example, when venturing in the Safari Zone or when trying to catch legendary Pokémon, Mesprit.
Where To Get Mean Look
click to enlarge + 3Unfortunately, there is no TM for Mean Look in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, nor can the move be taught by a Move Tutor. If you're looking to use Mean Look for a particularly tricky opponent, such as Mesprit, you will need to get your hands on and level up a Pokémon that can learn the move.
We have listed such Pokémon below. Additionally, if your Pokémon has already levelled past the point in which they were supposed to learn Mean Look, you can take them to the Move Relearner of Pastoria City to learn it. This will be in exchange for a Heart Scale, which can be found in the Grand Underground.
Pokémon That Can Learn Mean Look
click to enlarge + 3Luckily, there are a good few Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl that can learn the move Mean Look either by default, by levelling, or from an egg move. They are as follows:
Pokémon that typically have Mean Look by default:
- Golbat
- Haunter
- Gengar
- Crobat
- Mismagius
- Honchkrow
Pokémon that can level up past a certain point to learn Mean Look:
- Zubat - Level 10
- Gastly - Level 8
- Umbreon - Level 50
- Murkrow - Level 41
- Misdreavus - Level 19
- Jynx - Level 46
- Smoochum - Level 40
- Sableye - Level 36
- Duskull - Level 28
- Dusclops - Level 28
- Dusknoir - Level 28
Pokémon that learn Mean Look by egg move:
- Sableye
- Hoothoot
- Ralts
- Girafarig
- Grimer
- Absol
When it comes to getting a Pokémon in your party that knows the move Mean Look, ready for Mesprit's next arrival or your next Safari Zone trip, that's all you need to know! Now, be sure to unlock your National Pokédex and then get exploring Ramanas Park, evolving your Pokémon, or trading to get your hands on as many Pokémon as possible.
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