Competitive Information for Decidueye [Sun/Moon]
Grass / Ghost
Abilities:
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Grass attacks.
This Pokemon's attacks do not make contact with the target.
Disclaimer: All videos and opinions are owned by their respective creators and may not reflect our views.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Decidueye? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Greninja-AshBlastoise-MegaXurkitreeGolisopodClefableCelesteelaLatios-MegaDragoniteMimikyuHydreigon
Meet Decidueye, the distinguished Pokémon of Grass and Ghost types! It's a sight to see Decidueye out in the 7th generation battlefield. It has the potential to be a game-changer in the meta. It is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-typed attacks. Discover Decidueye's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Decidium Z / Leftovers
Ability: Long Reach
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 40 Def / 220 Spe
Moveset:
- Leaf Blade
- Spirit Shackle / Shadow Claw
- Roost / Brave Bird
- Swords Dance
Taking on single battles? Decidueye is popular Physical Wall. This technique aims to take a great amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Decidueye last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Long Reach, Decidueye's attacks do not make contact with the target. With a Decidium Z equipped to it, if held by a decidueye with spirit shackle, it can use sinister arrow raid.
◆ Spirit Shackle is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Decidueye's attack by 2 stages).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/kaa2d4
Item: Decidium Z / Leftovers
Ability: Long Reach
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 8 SpA / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Energy Ball
- Defog
- Roost
- Swords Dance
Prepare for single battles with Decidueye as a distinguished Special Wall. It is designed to take a substantial amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Decidueye last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Long Reach, Decidueye's attacks do not make contact with the target. With a Decidium Z equipped to it, if held by a decidueye with spirit shackle, it can use sinister arrow raid.
◆ Defog is a status move (-1 evasion; clears Decidueye and target side's hazards).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Decidueye's attack by 2 stages).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/kba2d4
Item: Grassium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Long Reach
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Leaf Blade / Seed Bomb
- Shadow Claw / Spirit Shackle
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Sucker Punch / Return
In single battles, Decidueye's Physical Sweeper role is popular. This moveset attempts to crush rivals using formidable physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Decidueye recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Long Reach, Decidueye's attacks do not make contact with the target. Sucker Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Decidueye has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Spirit Shackle is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/kca2d4
Item: Grassium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Long Reach
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Hidden Power / Round
- Roost
Dominating single battles, Decidueye is a superior Special Sweeper. It was designed to crush rivals using potent special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Decidueye's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Long Reach, Decidueye's attacks do not make contact with the target. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Decidueye has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Decidueye's ivs).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/kda2d4
Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Decidueye? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Greninja-AshBlastoise-MegaXurkitreeGolisopodClefableCelesteelaLatios-MegaDragoniteMimikyuHydreigon
Item: Grassium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Long Reach
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
- Shadow Claw / Spirit Shackle
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Sucker Punch / Return
Decidueye stands out as a first-rate Physical Sweeper in double battles. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with lethal physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Decidueye recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Long Reach, Decidueye's attacks do not make contact with the target. Sucker Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Decidueye has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Leaf Blade is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Spirit Shackle is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (prevents the target from switching out).
◆ Brave Bird is a physical 120-base power Flying-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Sky Attack is a physical 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/laa2d4
Item: Grassium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Long Reach
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Leaf Storm / Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Hidden Power / Round
- Roost
Prepare for double battles with Decidueye as a remarkable Special Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Decidueye's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Long Reach, Decidueye's attacks do not make contact with the target. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Decidueye has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Decidueye's ivs).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Roost is a status move (heals 50% hp. Flying-type removed until turn ends).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/lba2d4
Movepool
Want to know what moves Decidueye can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Decidueye.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Decidueye can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Decidueye
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Overgrow + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Decidueye's stats
- Curse
- Nasty Plot
- Ominous Wind
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Decidueye
- Acrobatics
- Baton Pass
- Brave Bird
- Curse
- Defog
- Energy Ball
- Frenzy Plant
- Haze
- Hidden Power
- Leaf Blade
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Protect
- Rest
- Roost
- Shadow Claw
- Shadow Sneak
- Spirit Shackle
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Synthesis
- Tailwind
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Decidueye in Sun and Moon
- Impish Nature ( 248/0/40/0/0/220/ )
- Calm Nature ( 248/0/0/8/252/0/ )
- Optimize Decidueye's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Some builds on this page have been hidden, click here to display them
Here are the best movesets for Decidueye. Top rated Decidueye Sun/Moon movesets. You can find Decidueye builds Sun/Moon. Decidueye movesets Sun/Moon are listed here. VGC Decidueye Competitive Movesets can be found here. Find various EV spreads, find the best nature for Decidueye in Sun/Moon along with competitive movesets. Basic info and Movesets for evolution