Type matchups
Damage Deino takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Dark/Dragon type, Deino has 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Dark/Dragon typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 52
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 38
- Total
- 300
Deino has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. With Attack (65) well above Sp. Atk (45), it works best as a physical attacker. At 38 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 52 HP, 50 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail.
Deino's only ability is Hustle.
How to beat Deino
The best way to beat Deino is with Fairy moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Bug, Ice and Dragon moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Iron Valiant hits for 4× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Deino's Dragon moves and resists its Dark moves. Grimmsnarl hits for 4× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Deino's Dragon moves and resists its Dark moves. Morgrem hits for 4× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Deino's Dragon moves and resists its Dark moves.
Evolution
Deino is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Deino → Zweilous → Hydreigon) and evolves into Zweilous.
Best counters to Deino
Other Dark/Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Deino weak to?
As a Dark/Dragon type, Deino takes super-effective damage from Fairy (4×), Fighting, Bug, Ice and Dragon moves.
What is Deino resistant to?
Deino resists Ghost, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Deino?
Strong type-based picks include Iron Valiant, Grimmsnarl and Morgrem, which hit Deino with super-effective attacks.