Is Decidueye Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Grass/Ghost with balanced offensive stats and a unique Z-Move, Sinister Arrow Raid. Ghost immunity to Normal and Fighting makes Hala's E4 rematch and the Title Defense easier. Grass handles Olivia and Hapu. Struggles against Acerola (Ghost resists Ghost) and Kahili (Flying crushes Grass). Covers specific fights well but has clear gaps.
Rowlet trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Decidueye has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Decidueye has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
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Kiawe's team hits Dartrix's weaknesses hard.
Dartrix trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Dartrix trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Dartrix's weaknesses hard.
Dartrix trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Decidueye trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Decidueye trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Decidueye has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Decidueye trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Decidueye has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Decidueye has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Decidueye's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Decidueye's weaknesses hard.
Rowlet is available as a starter.
Your Rowlet should hit Level 34 before you reach Hala, at typical leveling pace.
Your Decidueye should hit Level 17 before you reach Kiawe, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Decidueye in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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.
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
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Salamence builds →Fly 2x115-136%KO Fire Fang 2x55-65% Bite 2x51-62% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Rufflet Normal | C | |
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Trumbeak builds →Pluck 2x55-65% Thief 2x36-44% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Salamence builds →Fly 2x108-127%KO Fire Fang 2x51-60% Bite 2x48-58% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x59-70% Bite 2x27-33% | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x52-62% Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x66-78% Bite 2x41-49% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Salamence builds →Fly 2x113-134%KO Fire Fang 2x55-66% Bite 2x52-63% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x60-72% Bite 2x30-36% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x57-67% Thief 2x37-45% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x72-85% Bite 2x45-54% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x114-135%KO Thief 2x23-28% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Salamence builds →Fly 2x108-127%KO Fire Fang 2x51-62% Bite 2x50-59% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x58-69% Bite 2x28-33% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x55-65% Assurance 2x36-44% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x110-130%KO Thief 2x44-53% Flame Charge 2x38-44% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x113-133%KO Thief 2x24-29% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Salamence builds →Fly 2x110-130%KO Crunch 2x66-78% Fire Fang 2x54-64% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x59-70% Bite 2x28-33% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x57-67% Assurance 2x38-44% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x93-109%KO Overheat 2x83-98% Shadow Claw 2x51-60% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x108-128%KO Shadow Ball 2x45-53% Snarl 2x48-57% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x111-131%KO Overheat 2x54-64% Thief 2x45-53% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x108-128%KO Shadow Claw 2x32-38% Thief 2x27-33% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Honchkrow builds →Fly 2x104-123%KO Sucker Punch 2x81-95% Shadow Ball 2x43-51% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x121-143%KO Hurricane 2x70-82% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x88-104%KO Overheat 2x80-95% Shadow Claw 2x49-57% Acrobatics 2x38-46% | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x103-121%KO Shadow Ball 2x42-50% Snarl 2x45-53% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Honchkrow builds →Fly 2x101-119%KO Sucker Punch 2x79-93% Shadow Ball 2x41-49% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x103-121%KO Air Slash 2x60-71% Shadow Claw 2x38-46% Brutal Swing 2x32-38% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x173-203%KO Payback 2x30-35% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x123-145%KO Hurricane 2x69-82% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x130-154%KO Shadow Ball 2x80-95% Thief 2x24-28% | ||
 Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x102-121%KO Snarl 2x30-35% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x138-163%KO Bite 2x46-55% Shadow Ball 2x38-45% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x134-158%KO Shadow Claw 2x53-62% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x126-148%KO Darkest Lariat 2x89-106%KO Shadow Claw 2x49-58% Acrobatics 2x39-46% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x174-205%KO Payback 2x30-36% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x123-145%KO Hurricane 2x70-83% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x133-156%KO Shadow Ball 2x82-96% Dark Pulse 2x55-64% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Greninja's Ice Beam hits Decidueye for 69-82%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 2x62-73% Ice Beam 2x69-82% Hydro Pump21-25% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Decidueye View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast19-22% Surf9-11% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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Decidueye Evolutions
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
USUM Decidueye Best Moveset
Grass/Ghost at 107 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk with AbilityLong Reach preventing contact-triggered abilities as a hidden ability. MoveSpirit Shackle prevents opponents from switching out. But 70 Speed acts after most threats. The moveset holds C-tier through the unique locking move and mixed offenses limited by Speed.
Best Build
Decidueye best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Spirit Shackle
- Leaf Blade
- Swords Dance
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Decidueye gets Baton Pass and Confuse Ray exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Frenzy Plant and Leaf Storm.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It nocks its arrow quills and shoots them at opponents. When it simply can’t afford to miss, it tugs the vine on its head to improve its focus.
Decidueye can nock and fire an arrow at an enemy in a tenth of a second, so its battles are decided in the blink of an eye.
Decidueye Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Decidueye C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. At 530 BST, it fits the support role. Spiritshackle with Decidiumz is the standard set.
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 a support.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Spiritshackle, Leafblade, Swords Dance, and Roost. Spiritshackle leads at 0% usage. This set covers the support 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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