Competitive Information for Dedenne [Sword/Shield]
Electric / Fairy
Abilities:
If this Pokemon has no item, it finds one used by an adjacent Pokemon this turn.
If an active ally has this Ability or the Minus Ability, this Pokemon's Sp. Atk is 1.5x.
If this Pokemon eats a Berry, it restores 1/3 of its max HP after the Berry's effect.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Dedenne? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Dedenne, a magnificent Pokémon known for its Electric and Fairy typing! It's to see Dedenne show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. Its only type-related weaknesses are Ground and Poison. Ready to elevate your game with Dedenne's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Aguav Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Cheek Pouch
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 20 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 Def / 4 SpD / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Nuzzle
- Ally Switch
- Protect
- Super Fang
In single battles, Dedenne is known as a remarkable Support. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Dedenne's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Cheek Pouch, if Dedenne eats a berry it restores 1/3 of its max hp after the berry's effect. With a Aguav Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -spd nature then the Aguav Berry gets consumed.
◆ Ally Switch is a status move (your Dedenne swaps positions with its ally).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Dedenne this turn).
◆ Super Fang is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (does damage equal to 1/2 target's current hp).
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Item: Aguav Berry / Sitrus Berry
Ability: Cheek Pouch
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 244 Hp / 28 Def / 4 SpA / 92 SpD / 140 Spe
Moveset:
- Electroweb / Volt Switch
- Ally Switch
- Helping Hand
- Protect
Dedenne proves to be a sensational Special Wall for single battles. The intention of this moveset is to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Dedenne's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Cheek Pouch, if Dedenne eats a berry it restores 1/3 of its max hp after the berry's effect. With a Aguav Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -spd nature then the Aguav Berry gets consumed.
◆ Volt Switch is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Electric-type move (Dedenne switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Ally Switch is a status move (your Dedenne swaps positions with its ally).
◆ Helping Hand is a status move (one adjacent ally's move power is 1.5x this turn).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Dedenne this turn).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Cheek Pouch
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Dazzling Gleam
- Grass Knot
- Round / Snore
Dedenne stands out as an outstanding Special Sweeper in single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special moves. The Petaya Berry will raise Dedenne's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Cheek Pouch, if Dedenne eats a berry it restores 1/3 of its max hp after the berry's effect. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Dedenne must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Dedenne? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Cheek Pouch
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 20 Hp / 252 SpA / 236 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Discharge / Electroweb
- Grass Knot
- Round / Snore
Taking on double battles? Dedenne is a superior Special Sweeper. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with forceful special attacks. The Petaya Berry will raise Dedenne's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Cheek Pouch, if Dedenne eats a berry it restores 1/3 of its max hp after the berry's effect. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Electroweb is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Dedenne must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Dedenne can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Dedenne.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Dedenne can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Dedenne
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Parabolic Charge + Item: Big Root
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Dedenne's stats
- Charge
- Charge Beam
Most notable and possible best moves for Dedenne
- Ally Switch
- Charm
- Discharge
- Eerie Impulse
- Electroweb
- Helping Hand
- Nuzzle
- Parabolic Charge
- Protect
- Rest
- Substitute
- Super Fang
- Tearful Look
- Toxic
- U-turn
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Dedenne in Sword and Shield
- Jolly Nature ( 20/4/252/0/4/228 )
- Timid Nature ( 244/0/28/4/92/140 )
- Optimize Dedenne's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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.
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