Competitive Information for Indeedee [Sword/Shield]
Psychic / Normal
Abilities:
This Pokemon cannot be made to flinch. Immune to Intimidate.
If another Pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokemon, it also gets that status.
On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Psychic Terrain.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Indeedee? 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 Indeedee, a brilliant Pokémon known for its Psychic and Normal typing! Indeedee is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Bug and Dark. Delve into Indeedee's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Focus Sash / Psychic Seed
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam
- Expanding Force
- Imprison
- Trick Room
Indeedee makes an a dazzling Special Sweeper in single battles. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with potent special power. Focus Sash helps protect Indeedee from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Indeedee summons psychic terrain. With a Psychic Seed equipped to it, if the terrain is psychic terrain, raises Indeedee's sp. Def by 1 stage then the Psychic Seed gets consumed.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Indeedee on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Imprison is a status move (no foe can use any move known by your Indeedee).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Item: Terrain Extender / Focus Sash
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 36 Hp / 40 Def / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Terrain Pulse / Psychic
- Hyper Voice / Tri Attack
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
Indeedee excels as a stunning Special Sweeper during single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with formidable special power. Focus Sash helps protect Indeedee from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Indeedee summons psychic terrain. With a Terrain Extender equipped to it, Indeedee's use of electric/grassy/misty/psychic terrain lasts 8 turns instead of 5.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Indeedee? 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: Focus Sash
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Expanding Force
- Helping Hand
- Imprison
- Trick Room
Indeedee shows a first-rate Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. This build had its heyday in earlier tourneys. It's purpose is to crush rivals using destructive special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Indeedee from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Indeedee summons psychic terrain.
◆ Helping Hand is a status move (one adjacent ally's move power is 1.5x this turn).
◆ Imprison is a status move (no foe can use any move known by your Indeedee).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Item: Terrain Extender / Focus Sash
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 36 Hp / 40 Def / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tri Attack
- Dazzling Gleam / Draining Kiss
- Terrain Pulse / Psychic
- Energy Ball
Taking on double battles? Indeedee is popular Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with powerful special moves. Focus Sash helps protect Indeedee from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Indeedee summons psychic terrain. With a Terrain Extender equipped to it, Indeedee's use of electric/grassy/misty/psychic terrain lasts 8 turns instead of 5.
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Draining Kiss is a special 50-base power Fairy-type move (Indeedee recovers 75% of the damage dealt).
◆ Terrain Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 50-base power Normal-type move (Indeedee on terrain: power doubles, type varies).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Terrain Extender / Focus Sash
Ability: Psychic Surge
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 164 Hp / 92 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Terrain Pulse / Psychic
- Hyper Voice / Tri Attack
- Energy Ball
- Trick Room
Indeedee stands out as a superior Offensive Trick Roomer in single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Indeedee from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Psychic Surge, on switch-in Indeedee summons psychic terrain. With a Terrain Extender equipped to it, Indeedee's use of electric/grassy/misty/psychic terrain lasts 8 turns instead of 5.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Tri Attack is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Indeedee can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
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Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Indeedee 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 Indeedee
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Ability: Psychic surge + Move: Expanding force
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Fake Out
Moves that boost Indeedee's stats
- Calm Mind
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Indeedee
- Dazzling Gleam
- Expanding Force
- Fake Out
- Hyper Voice
- Imprison
- Mystical Fire
- Protect
- Rest
- Stored Power
- Tri Attack
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Indeedee in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Indeedee'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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