Stats & Training
Dedenne's built around special offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Common in the wild, worth 2 Speed EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A Dedenne’s whiskers pick up electrical waves other Dedenne send out. These Pokémon share locations of food or electricity with one another.
Since Dedenne can’t generate much electricity on its own, it steals electricity from outlets or other electric Pokémon.
Dedenne Weakness
Type-wise, Dedenne takes extra damage from Poison and Ground. Dragon moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. At base 101 Speed, Dedenne outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Electric, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Stunfisk builds →Mud Shot 2x56-67% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Diggersby builds →Mud Shot 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x19-24% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 2x81-95% Mud-Slap 2x19-24% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Stunfisk builds →Mud Shot 2x55-66% Mud-Slap 2x23-29% | ||
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x52-62% Mud Shot 2x38-45% Sand Tomb 2x30-37% Mud-Slap 2x16-21% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Stunfisk builds →Mud Shot 2x53-63% Mud-Slap 2x21-26% | ||
Diggersby NormalGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Diggersby builds →Bulldoze 2x49-59% Mud Shot 2x37-44% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x126-149%KO Mud Shot 2x38-46% Sand Tomb 2x58-69% Mud-Slap 2x16-20% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x109-129%KO Mud Shot 2x46-54% Sand Tomb 2x49-57% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x72-86% Mud Shot 2x53-63% Mud-Slap 2x21-26% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x87-103%KO Mud Shot 2x46-54% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x75-89% Sand Tomb 2x46-54% Mud-Slap 2x16-20% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x127-150%KO Mud Shot 2x39-46% Sand Tomb 2x57-68% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x108-128%KO Mud Shot 2x46-55% Sand Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x72-85% Mud Shot 2x53-63% Mud-Slap 2x20-25% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x87-104%KO Mud Shot 2x46-55% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% Sand Tomb 2x46-55% Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x126-149%KO Bulldoze 2x94-112%KO Mud Shot 2x37-45% Sand Tomb 2x56-67% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Hippowdon builds →Dig 2x107-126%KO Bulldoze 2x82-97% Mud Shot 2x46-55% Sand Tomb 2x48-57% | ||
 Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x102-121%KO Bulldoze 2x78-92% Mud Shot 2x44-52% Sand Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x93-109%KO Venoshock 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x71-84% Mud Shot 2x52-62% | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x74-87% Dig 2x74-87% Bulldoze 2x56-67% Sand Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x127-150%KO Bulldoze 2x94-112%KO Mud Shot 2x36-43% Sand Tomb 2x56-67% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x135-160%KO Dig 2x109-129%KO Bulldoze 2x83-98% Mud Shot 2x46-55% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x105-124%KO Bulldoze 2x79-93% Mud Shot 2x44-52% Sand Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x94-112%KO Venoshock 2x41-49% Bulldoze 2x72-86% Mud Shot 2x54-64% | ||
Claydol GroundPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Claydol builds →Earth Power 2x75-88% Dig 2x75-88% Bulldoze 2x56-67% Sand Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x128-151%KO Drill Run 2x128-151%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x120-142%KO Bulldoze 2x96-114%KO | ||
Hippowdon Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x137-162%KO Dig 2x109-129%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x104-123%KO Bulldoze 2x83-99% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x124-147%KO Earth Power 2x83-99% Dig 2x100-118%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% | ||
Sandaconda Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Sandaconda builds →Dig 2x106-125%KO Bulldoze 2x80-94% Mud Shot 2x45-53% Sand Tomb 2x48-57% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x96-114%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x91-107%KO Venoshock 2x42-50% Bulldoze 2x72-85% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill can KO Dedenne with Earthquake (192-226%). Amoonguss threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (86-101%). Garchomp's Earthquake also KOs at 187-221%.
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x192-226%KO Rapid Spin32-38% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb 2x86-101%KO Giga Drain36-42% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x187-221%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dedenne View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball66-78% Sludge Bomb 2x149-175%KO Giga Drain41-49% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Dedenne is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through two egg groups with a decent partner pool. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 3 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Dedenne easily with 43 breeding partners from the Fairy and Ground egg groups. Pass egg moves like Covet, Magnet Rise, Tearful Look to offspring.
Sword & Shield Dedenne Best Moveset
utility options keeps opponents guessing about Dedenne's real targets. Petayaberry provides extra utility while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Timid nature handle the stat profile. Cheekpouch ties it together.
Best Build
Dedenne best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Electroweb
- Nuzzle
- Super Fang
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Substitute
- Recycle
- Nuzzle
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Covet and Magnet Rise give Dedenne options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ground coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Thunder and Play Rough. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Dedenne Locations
Finding Dedenne at moderate rates takes patience. 18 spots are available in early-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Dedenne in Sword & Shield
18 walking encounters at Lv. 10-15 for Dedenne across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Dedenne Guide
In Sword & Shield, Dedenne's biggest threats include Crobat (Poison) and Rhydon (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Dedenne's base 101 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
In Sword & Shield, Dedenne can work for a story run. 431 BST is average, but Electric/Fairy typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Sword & Shield, Dedenne has a 431 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. It works best as a pivot. Dazzling Gleam with Petayaberry is the standard set.
Cheek Pouch is the go-to ability for Dedenne. It restores HP upon eating a Berry, in addition to the Berry's effect. Its hidden ability Plus can work in specific setups. Pickup is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Sword & Shield, Electric/Fairy typing gives Dedenne 6 resistances plus Dragon immunity. Base 101 Speed is the standout stat. 431 BST gives it a workable foundation.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Dedenne has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves