Special
Attacker
475Average
95Moderate
BTier

Indeedee's Psychic/Normal typing gives it an immunity to Ghost. Only 2 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. One of the newer additions from Gen 8. It sits at a decent but contested Speed tier.

Indeedee's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.

Base Stats
475Above
HP60
C
Attack65
C
Defense55
D
Sp. Atk105
B
Sp. Def95
B
Speed95
B
Total475
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Indeedee yields +2 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Details
Catch30DifficultFast800,000 XP0.9m / 2'11"28kg / 61.7 lbs166Base XP
Pokedex Entries

These intelligent Pokémon touch horns with each other to share information between them.

Sword

They diligently serve people and Pokémon so they can gather feelings of gratitude. The females are particularly good at babysitting.

Shield

Indeedee Weakness

Good

Indeedee is weak to Bug and Dark-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Indeedee's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
½xResisti
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
2Weak
1Resist
1Immune
Scorei0
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
Inner FocusPrevents flinching.
SynchronizeCopies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
Psychic SurgeHAWhen this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Psychic Terrain.

No evolution chain to worry about here. Indeedee is a standalone Pokemon with a decent partner pool for breeding through one egg group. Eggs come out takes forever to hatch.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Indeedee
#876Indeedee
Does not evolve
Breeding
Difficult

Breed Indeedee (with patience) with 41 breeding partners from the Fairy egg group. Pass egg moves like Extrasensory, Fake Out, Psych Up to offspring.

Egg Groups
Fairy
Gender
100.0%
Hatch Time
40 cycles·10,280 steps
Slow~10 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
3moves
Breed With (best first)
togekissraichuazumarilltogedemarutogeticpikachuroseradegrimmsnarlglaliefroslasswhimsicottalcremie

For a special attacker, Indeedee wants max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Throat Spray. The Timid nature tilts toward fast special duty, and Psychic Surge contributes without taking a move slot.

Best Build

Special Sweeper
Ability
Psychic Surge
Item
Throat Spray
Nature
Timid+SPE
EVs

Best Indeedee Moveset

  • Expanding ForceSTAB
  • Hyper VoiceSTAB
  • Dazzling Gleam
  • PsyshockCoverage

Egg moves make a real difference. Indeedee gets Extrasensory and Fake Out exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Fairy and Fighting coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Last Resort and Future Sight.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Play Nice
20Normal
Lv 1
Stored Power
2010010Psychic
Lv 5
Encore
1005Normal
Lv 10
Disarming Voice
4015Fairy
Lv 15
Psybeam
6510020Psychic
Lv 20
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
Lv 25
After You
15Normal
Lv 30
Aromatherapy
5Grass
Lv 35
Psychic
9010010Psychic
Lv 40
Calm Mind
20Psychic
Lv 45
Power Split
10Psychic
Lv 50
Psychic Terrain
10Psychic
Lv 55
Last Resort
1401005Normal

TM Moves

Src
TR83
Ally Switch+2
15Psychic
TM31
Attract
10015Normal
TR49
Calm Mind
20Psychic
TR92
Dazzling Gleam
8010010Fairy
TM63
Drain Punch
7510010Fighting
TM87
Draining Kiss
5010010Fairy
TR30
Encore
1005Normal
TR26
Endure+4
10Normal
TR65
Energy Ball
9010010Grass
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TR34
Future Sight
12010010Psychic
TM41
Helping Hand+5
20Normal
TR42
Hyper Voice
9010010Normal
TM44
Imprison
10Psychic
TM72
Magic Room
10Psychic
TM10
Magical Leaf
6020Grass
TR14
Metronome
10Normal
TM92
Mystical Fire
7510010Fire
TM02
Pay Day
4010020Normal
TR90
Play Rough
909010Fairy
TM60
Power Swap
10Psychic
TM25
Protect+4
10Normal
TR11
Psychic
9010010Psychic
TM91
Psychic Terrain
10Psychic
TR25
Psyshock
8010010Psychic
TM21
Rest
10Psychic
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TR33
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TR27
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TR82
Stored Power
2010010Psychic
TR20
Substitute
10Normal
TM40
Swift
6020Normal
TR19
Tri Attack
8010010Normal
TR38
Trick
10010Psychic
TM70
Trick Room-7
5Psychic
TM71
Wonder Room
10Psychic
TR69
Zen Headbutt
809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Extrasensory
8010020Psychic
Egg
Fake Out+3
4010010Normal
Egg
Psych Up
10Normal

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Expanding Force
8010010Psychic
Tutor
Terrain Pulse
5010010Normal

moderate rates for Indeedee across 18 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Best Locations

You can catch Indeedee through 18 walking encounters from Lv. 34-65, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.

Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworldLv.34-365%LateForestRaining
MODERATE
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworldLv.34-375%LateForestHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworldLv.34-365%LateForestOvercast
MODERATE
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworldLv.34-365%LateForestNormal Weather
MODERATE
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworldLv.34-365%LateForestSnowstorm
MODERATE
Glimwood Tangle
SwordOverworldLv.34-365%LateForestAll Weather
MODERATE
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldGrassLv.34-365%LateForestAll Weather
CHALLENGING
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworldLv.34-365%LateForestThunderstorm
MODERATE
Glimwood Tangle
SwordGrassLv.34-365%LateForestAll Weather
CHALLENGING
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworldLv.34-365%LateForestIntense Sun
MODERATE
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworldLv.34-365%LateForestSnowing
MODERATE
Glimwood Tangle
ShieldOverworldLv.34-365%LateForestSandstorm
MODERATE
Lake of Outrage
ShieldGrassLv.50-5214%PostWaterHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Lake of Outrage
SwordGrassLv.50-5214%PostWaterHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Ballimere Lake
ShieldOverworldLv.60-655%PostWaterNormal Weather
MODERATE
Ballimere Lake
SwordOverworldLv.60-655%PostWaterNormal Weather
MODERATE
Ballimere Lake
ShieldOverworldLv.60-655%PostWaterHeavy Fog
MODERATE
Ballimere Lake
SwordOverworldLv.60-655%PostWaterHeavy Fog
MODERATE
  • Indeedee has a 475 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. It works best as an attacker. Base 105 Sp. Atk is where it shines.

  • Indeedee's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug) and Houndoom (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • Indeedee doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Psychic/Normal-type Pokemon with a 475 base stat total.

  • Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Indeedee. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Psychic Surge can work in specific setups. Synchronize is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.

  • Indeedee fills the attacker role. It's a special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Base 95 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • Indeedee can be found in Legends: Z-A, Scarlet & Violet, and Sword & Shield.

Introduced in Sword & Shield, Indeedee has appeared in 3 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.

  • Gen IYYellow box art
    Yellow
  • Gen IRB
    Red & Blue box artRed & Blue box art
    Red & Blue
  • Gen IIGS
    Gold & Silver box artGold & Silver box art
    Gold & Silver
  • Gen IICCrystal box art
    Crystal
  • Gen IIIRS
    Ruby & Sapphire box artRuby & Sapphire box art
    Ruby & Sapphire
  • Gen IIIFRLG
    FireRed & LeafGreen box artFireRed & LeafGreen box art
    FireRed & LeafGreen
  • Gen IIIEEmerald box art
    Emerald
  • Gen IVPtPlatinum box art
    Platinum
  • Gen IVHGSS
    HeartGold & SoulSilver box artHeartGold & SoulSilver box art
    HeartGold & SoulSilver
  • Gen IVDP
    Diamond & Pearl box artDiamond & Pearl box art
    Diamond & Pearl
  • Gen VBW
    Black & White box artBlack & White box art
    Black & White
  • Gen VB2W2
    Black 2 & White 2 box artBlack 2 & White 2 box art
    Black 2 & White 2
  • Gen VIXY
    X & Y box artX & Y box art
    X & Y
  • Gen VIORAS
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box artOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire box art
    Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
  • Gen VIIUSUM
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon box artUltra Sun & Ultra Moon box art
    Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
  • Gen VIISM
    Sun & Moon box artSun & Moon box art
    Sun & Moon
  • Gen VIILGPE
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee box artLet's Go Pikachu & Eevee box art
    Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
  • Gen VIIISwSh
    Debut
    Sword & Shield box artSword & Shield box art
    Sword & Shield
  • Gen VIIIPLALegends: Arceus box art
    Legends: Arceus
  • Gen VIIIBDSP
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box artBrilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl box art
    Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
  • Gen IXSV
    Scarlet & Violet box artScarlet & Violet box art
    Scarlet & Violet
  • Gen IXLZALegends: Z-A box art
    Legends: Z-A