Decidueye Best Moveset
Grass/Ghost at 107 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk with AbilityLong Reach preventing contact-triggered effects. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureAdamant runs physical Ghost and Grass TermStab without triggering Rocky Helmet, Flame Body, or Rough Skin. The moveset hits hard from the physical side with zero contact risk. C-Tier through Long Reach utility.
Grass/Ghost starter with 107 Sp. Atk in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Spirit Shackle trapped opponents. 70 Speed was too slow for the offensive sets and too fast for Trick Room.
Best Moves
Best Build
Decidueye best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Spirit Shackle
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Same tier in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Long Reach avoided contact abilities. Two gens at the same middling level. Grass/Ghost typing attracted five weaknesses.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Spirit Shackle
- Shadow Sneak
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Three gens steady in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Hisuian Decidueye arrived as Grass/Fighting and competed separately. The original owl held its ground without climbing.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Leaf Blade
- Spirit Shackle
- Shadow Sneak
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Decidueye Weakness
Decidueye is weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Decidueye's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Decidueye Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Decidueye
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% Scald4-5% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Primarina builds →Moonblast31-36% Surf14-17% Flip Turn5-6% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
End of the line. Decidueye caps a three-stage chain that started at Rowlet. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are quick to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+52 over Rowlet), and Decidueye peaks at 530 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Decidueye to get Rowlet eggs using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
How to Get Decidueye
You're catching Rowlet first, not Decidueye. Rowlet appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
A few locations for Decidueye with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Decidueye in PLA
To get Decidueye, start by catching Rowlet through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 5-62. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RowletJubilife VillageLv.5Gift from NPCLimitedStarter choiceSpace-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 15%Post-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve DartrixSpace-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 15%Post-gameor evolve from Rowlet (Step 1)
Step 3Decidueye ✓Space-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 15%Post-gameor evolve from Dartrix (Step 2)
Decidueye can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Transfer Rowlet from Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Decidueye in SwSh
Step 1Obtain RowletBREEDINGAvailableLeave Dartrix with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Rowlet egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Legends: ArceusAvailableCatch in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Space-Time Distortion · Post-game, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Gift · Iki Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 1 · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Savanna Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Dartrix- Step 3Decidueye ✓
You're catching Rowlet first, not Decidueye. Rowlet appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Base Stats
Attack and Sp. Atk carry most of Decidueye's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The air stored inside the rachises of Decidueye’s feathers insulates the Pokémon against Hisui’s extreme cold. This is firm proof that evolution can be influenced by environment.
Decidueye Guide
We rate Decidueye C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 530 BST, it fits the attacker role. Base 107 Attack stands out.
Overgrow is the go-to ability for Decidueye. It strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Long Reach can work in specific setups.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Decidueye is a physical attacker with base 107 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
The core moveset is Leafblade, Spiritshackle, Shadow Sneak, and Swords Dance. Leafblade leads at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Sun & Moon, Decidueye has appeared in 5 titles over 4 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves