Deino

Deino (Pokédex #0633) is a Dark/Dragon-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 5. It is officially classified as the Irate Pokémon. It tends to bite everything, and it is not a picky eater. Approaching it carelessly is dangerous.

As a Dark/Dragon-type POKEMON, Deino has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Fairy — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon moves. Conversely, Deino is completely immune to Psychic — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark moves, taking only half damage from them.

Deino's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 300 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 52 · ATK 65 · DEF 50 · SP.ATK 45 · SP.DEF 50 · SPD 38. Its standout stat is ATK (65), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Hustle.

Deino stands 0.8 m (31") tall and weighs 17.3 kg (38.1 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Dragon.

Deino is part of the Deino → Zweilous → Hydreigon evolution line (3-stage). Deino is the base form and can evolve into Zweilous via Level 50.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Zweilous and Hydreigon. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.