Type matchups
Damage Dhelmise takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost/Grass type, Dhelmise has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Ghost/Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 131
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 86
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 517
Dhelmise has a base stat total of 517, higher than 71% of Pokémon. With Attack (131) well above Sp. Atk (86), it works best as a physical attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 100 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Dhelmise's only ability is Steelworker.
How to beat Dhelmise
Dhelmise takes 2× damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Grass moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Grass moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Grass moves.
Evolution
Dhelmise does not evolve.
Best counters to Dhelmise
Other Ghost/Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Dhelmise weak to?
As a Ghost/Grass type, Dhelmise takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Dhelmise resistant to?
Dhelmise resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Dhelmise?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hydreigon and Zarude, which hit Dhelmise with super-effective attacks.