Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Dark/Dragon-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
2x
0.5x
2x
0.5x
4x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
2x
0x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Deino? 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!
Unveil the power of Deino, an epic Pokémon known for its Dark and Dragon typing! Deino is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, and Ice-typed attacks. Curious about Deino's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Species: Deino Item: Blunder Policy / Shell Bell Ability: Hustle Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 192 Hp / 252 Atk / 32 Def / 32 SpD Moveset: - Outrage / Dragon Rush - Superpower - Crunch / Bite - Head Smash / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Deino (Hustle)
For single battles, Deino is popular Physical Sweeper. This technique aims to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Deino recover from the recoil damage it may take from Head Smash. With Hustle, Deino's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped to it, if Deino misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Deino afterwards). ◆ Dragon Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Deino's attack and defense by 1 stage). ◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Head Smash is a physical 150-base power Rock-type move (has 1/2 recoil). ◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Deino? 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!
Species: Deino Item: Blunder Policy / Shell Bell Ability: Hustle Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 192 Hp / 252 Atk / 32 Def / 32 SpD Moveset: - Outrage / Dragon Rush - Superpower - Crunch / Bite - Head Smash / Body Slam
Doubles Physical Sweeper Deino (Hustle)
Deino proves to be a superior Physical Sweeper for double battles. It is meant to crush rivals using lethal physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Deino recover from the recoil damage it may take from Head Smash. With Hustle, Deino's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped to it, if Deino misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Deino afterwards). ◆ Dragon Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Deino's attack and defense by 1 stage). ◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Head Smash is a physical 150-base power Rock-type move (has 1/2 recoil). ◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Deino 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 Deino.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Deino 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 Deino
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Ability: Hustle + Item: Blunder policy
Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Deino's stats
Nasty Plot
Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Deino
Head Smash
Protect
Rest
Taunt
Common Effort Values for Deino in Sword and Shield
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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