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Deerling.

national dex #585 · gen V
BST 335 · normal / grass
Deerling official artwork
normalgrass
#585 · gen V
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HP
60
ATK
60
DEF
50
SPA
40
SPD
50
SPE
75
BST 335 · best Speed 75 · worst Sp. Atk 40 · meters scale to 200

Deerling is weak to Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug and resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground and is immune to Ghost.

Typingnormalgrass
AbilitiesChlorophyll, Sap Sipper, Serene Grace
Height, weight0.6 m / 19.5 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsGround
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Dex position
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Deerling base stats

BST 335 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP60230324
Atk60112240
Def5094218
SpA4076196
SpD5094218
Spe75139273
BST335bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Deerling weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Normal / Grass dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat½
ele½
gra½
ice2
fig2
poi2
gro½
fly2
psy1
bug2
roc1
gho0
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai1
Weak to
Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug
Resists
Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Immune to
Ghost

Deerling abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
ChlorophyllDoubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Sap SipperAbsorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Serene GracehiddenDoubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.

Deerling evolution line

2 stages

Deerling evolves into Sawsbuck: level it up to 34 or higher. How to evolve Deerling, every game

Best Deerling moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
grassLeaf StormSPEC130
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
normalTake DownPHYS90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fairyPlay RoughPHYS90
electricWild ChargePHYS90
psychicZen HeadbuttPHYS80
groundDigPHYS80

Deerling moves

gen 9 · 61 moves · 12 level-up · 37 TM/HM · 7 egg · 5 tutor
45 moves · Deerling appears in 7 games
TackleL1GrowlL4Sand AttackL7Double KickL10Leech SeedL13Bullet SeedL16Take DownL20Zen HeadbuttL24Energy BallL32CharmL36Double EdgeL46Solar BeamL51AgilityeggBaton PasseggBody SlamTMBulldozeTMDigTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFake TearseggGiga DrainTMGrass KnotTMGrassy GlideTMGrassy TerrainTMHeadbutteggHelping HandTMLeaf StormTMLight ScreenTMMagical LeafTMPlay RoughTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMSeed BombTMShadow BallTMSleep TalkeggSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSynthesiseggTera BlastTMThunder WaveTMTrailblazeTMWild ChargeTMWorry Seedegg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TackleSTABnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
GrowlnormalSTAT-100%40Level 4
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 7
Double KickfightingPHYS30100%30Level 10
Leech SeedgrassSTAT-90%10Level 13
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30Level 16
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20Level 20
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Level 24
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10Level 32
CharmfairySTAT-100%20Level 36
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15Level 46
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10Level 51
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Body SlamSTABnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30TM / HM
CharmfairySTAT-100%20TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgeSTABnormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EndeavorSTABnormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadeSTABnormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Grass KnotSTABgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Grassy GlideSTABgrassPHYS55100%20TM / HM
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Leaf StormSTABgrassSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Magical LeafSTABgrassSPEC60-20TM / HM
Play RoughfairyPHYS9090%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Shadow BallghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Take DownSTABnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastSTABnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
TrailblazeSTABgrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Egg
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40Egg
Fake TearsdarkSTAT-100%20Egg
HeadbuttSTABnormalPHYS70100%15Egg
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Egg
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Egg
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Egg
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SynthesisgrassSTAT--5Tutor
Worry SeedgrassSTAT-100%10Tutor

Deerling Pokédex entries

2 generations · newest first
Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

Their coloring changes according to the seasons and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon’s fur. People use it to mark the seasons.

Generation V3 entries
Black

The color and scent of their fur changes to match the mountain grass. When they sense hostility, they hide in the grass.

White

The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon’s fur. People use it to mark the seasons.

Black 2, White 2

Their coloring changes according to the seasons and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well.

Deerling species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorPink
ShapeQuadruped
HabitatUnknown
Height0.6 m (1'12")
Weight19.5 kg (43.0 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate190 (74.5%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsGround
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience67
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#585
Unova (BW)#091
Unova (B2W2)#159
Paldea#190
Blueberry#038
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread60 Atk / 40 SpA
Best statSpeed 75average
Speed tier75 Speaverage speed
Defensive load6 weak / 4 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty190 / 255easy, about 74.5% per ball

About Deerling

Deerling is a Normal and Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Their coloring changes according to the seasons and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well. Deerling stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Deerling base stats

Deerling has a base stat total of 335, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 75 (average), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 40 (below average). Deerling is average speed with a base Speed of 75.

Deerling weaknesses and resistances

As a Normal and Grass-type, Deerling is weak to Fire, Ice, Fighting, Poison, Flying, Bug-type moves, resists Water, Electric, Grass, Ground-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Deerling 6 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Deerling abilities

Deerling's abilities include Chlorophyll, Sap Sipper, Serene Grace. Chlorophyll doubles Speed during strong sunlight.. Sap Sipper absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage. Its Hidden Ability is Serene Grace, which doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.

Deerling moves and learnset

Deerling can learn 61 moves in Generation 9, including 12 by leveling up, 37 via TM/HM, 7 through breeding, and 5 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Leaf Storm (Grass, 130 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Take Down (Normal, 90 power). For coverage, Deerling can learn Play Rough (Fairy), Wild Charge (Electric), Zen Headbutt (Psychic).

Training Deerling

Deerling has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Deerling yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Deerling belongs to the Ground egg group. Deerling is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Deerling → Sawsbuck).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Deerling. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Deerling, or use the team builder to see how Deerling fits into your squad.

Tools for Deerling
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