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Deino

In-battle formes

HP:52
Attack:65
Defense:50
Sp. Atk:45
Sp. Def:50
Speed:38
Min (-ve nature, 0 IVs)7
Default10
Max Neutral13
Max Positive14
Max Neutral (+1)19
Max Positive (+1)21
Max Neutral (+2)26
Max Positive (+2)28
Little Cup
Choice Scarf14

Evolutions

Strategies

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Formats:
  • LC
Written by sister

Overview

Deino may appear to be a strong wallbreaker with its arsenal of good coverage moves backed by Hustle, but its capability in the current Little Cup metagame is actually rather limited. Its Speed is terrible, forcing it to use a Choice Scarf or risk being overrun by faster threats. While its defensive typing gives it useful resistances to Water, Grass, Electric, and Dark, its weaknesses to common Fighting- and Fairy-types only further limit its usefulness. Deino's reliance on Hustle as its main source of power means it is unreliable, ultimately leaving Deino as a poor choice in a metagame full of more potent threats.

Choice Scarf

Move 1
  • Outrage
    Lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.
    TypeDragon
    CategoryPhysical
    Power120 BP
    Accuracy100%
Move 2
  • Crunch
    20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.
    TypeDark
    CategoryPhysical
    Power80 BP
    Accuracy100%
Move 3
  • Superpower
    Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.
    TypeFighting
    CategoryPhysical
    Power120 BP
    Accuracy100%
Move 4
  • Zen Headbutt
    20% chance to make the target flinch.
    TypePsychic
    CategoryPhysical
    Power80 BP
    Accuracy90%

This set aims to hit as hard and fast as possible with Choice Scarf and Outrage, which dents everything that doesn't resist it. Unfortunately, being locked into a Dragon-type move leaves it vulnerable to Fairy-types, which completely wall Deino. Even with Hustle and a decent Attack stat, Deino still struggles to break past certain defensive Pokemon. Its reliance on Choice Scarf to be effective further hurts its ability to find a spot on a team. Overall, this set is outclassed by other wallbreakers like Rufflet, which also has Hustle and arguably better coverage, and Cranidos, which has a far superior Attack stat. There are also better choices for Choice Scarf users, such as Snivy.

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Moves

 
Power
90
Accuracy
90%
PP
10
No additional effect.
 
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Power doubles if target was damaged this turn.
 
Power
30
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
30% chance to make the target flinch.
 
Power
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
A target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.
 
Power
120
Accuracy
90%
PP
10
Cannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.
 
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
25
30% chance to make the target flinch.
 
Power
85
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
30% chance to paralyze the target.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
20
Lowers the target's Sp. Atk by 1.
 
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.
 
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
20% chance to make the target flinch.
 
Power
35
Accuracy
90%
PP
10
Hits 2 times in one turn.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
15
Raises the user's evasiveness by 1.
 
Power
130
Accuracy
90%
PP
5
Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.
 
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
30% chance to paralyze the target.
 
Power
85
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
No additional effect.
 
Power
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Deals 40 HP of damage to the target.
 
Power
100
Accuracy
75%
PP
10
20% chance to make the target flinch.
 
Power
60
Accuracy
90%
PP
10
Forces the target to switch to a random ally.
 
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.
 
Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Power doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.
 
Power
65
Accuracy
95%
PP
15
10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
30
Raises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.
 
Power
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Max 102 power at minimum Happiness.
 
Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
30% chance to make the target flinch.
 
Power
150
Accuracy
80%
PP
5
Has 1/2 recoil.
 
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Varies in type based on the user's IVs.
 
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
No additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.
 
Power
65
Accuracy
95%
PP
15
10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.
 
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Destroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.
 
Power
120
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
10
Prevents moves from affecting the user this turn.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
10
Copies the target's current stat stages.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
5
For 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
10
User sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.
 
Power
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Max 102 power at maximum Happiness.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
20
Forces the target to switch to a random ally.
 
Power
40
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.
 
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Power doubles if others used Round this turn.
 
Power
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Lowers the target's Speed by 2.
 
Power
Accuracy
85%
PP
40
Lowers the target's Defense by 2.
 
Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Effect varies with terrain. (30% paralysis chance)
 
Power
60
Accuracy
PP
20
This move does not check accuracy.
 
Power
80
Accuracy
75%
PP
20
No additional effect.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
10
User must be asleep. Uses another known move.
 
Power
50
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
User must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.
 
Power
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Lowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.
 
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
No additional effect.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
10
User takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
5
For 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.
 
Power
120
Accuracy
100%
PP
5
Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.
 
Power
Accuracy
85%
PP
15
Raises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.
 
Power
40
Accuracy
100%
PP
35
No additional effect.
 
Power
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Target can't use status moves its next 3 turns.
 
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
25
If the user has no item, it steals the target's.
 
Power
65
Accuracy
95%
PP
15
10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.
 
Power
Accuracy
90%
PP
20
Paralyzes the target.
 
Power
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Target can't select the same move twice in a row.
 
Power
Accuracy
90%
PP
10
Badly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.
 
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Lasts 3 turns. Active Pokemon cannot fall asleep.
 
Power
Accuracy
PP
30
Raises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by 1.
 
Power
80
Accuracy
90%
PP
15
20% chance to make the target flinch.
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