Type matchups
Damage Dedenne takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric/Fairy type, Dedenne has 2 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 1 other Pokémon share the Electric/Fairy typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 67
- Attack
- 58
- Defense
- 57
- Sp. Atk
- 81
- Sp. Def
- 67
- Speed
- 101
- Total
- 431
Dedenne has a base stat total of 431, higher than 42% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (101). With Sp. Atk (81) well above Attack (58), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 101 beats 85% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 67 HP, 57 Defense and 67 Sp. Def it is frail.
Dedenne can have the abilities Cheek Pouch, Pickup and Plus.
How to beat Dedenne
Dedenne takes 2× damage from Poison and Ground moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Flying, Bug, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Primal Groudon hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Dedenne's Electric moves and resists its Fairy moves. Iron Treads hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Dedenne's Electric moves and resists its Fairy moves. Venusaur hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Electric and Fairy moves.
Evolution
Dedenne does not evolve.
Best counters to Dedenne
Other Electric/Fairy Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Dedenne weak to?
As an Electric/Fairy type, Dedenne takes super-effective damage from Poison and Ground moves.
What is Dedenne resistant to?
Dedenne resists Fighting, Flying, Bug, Electric and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What are the best counters to Dedenne?
Strong type-based picks include Primal Groudon, Iron Treads and Venusaur, which hit Dedenne with super-effective attacks.