The stat line revolves around Attack. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Sp. Atk backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
The black orbs shine with an uncanny light when the Pokémon is erecting invisible barriers. The fur shed from its beard retains heat well and is a highly useful material for winter clothing.
Wyrdeer's Normal/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug and Dark. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. With 103 HP and balanced defenses, Wyrdeer can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Wyrdeer for 54-64%. Kingambit threatens a KO with Sucker Punch (98-116%). Pelipper deals 53-62% with Hurricane.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Wyrdeer View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave54-64% | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wyrdeer View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wyrdeer View Pelipper builds →Hurricane53-62% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wyrdeer View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x90-106%KO Extreme Speed34-40% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wyrdeer View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x93-110%KO Draco Meteor75-88% U Turn 2x36-43% Flash Cannon31-37% | ||
Wyrdeer evolved from Stantler's chain using an evolution item. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Stantler eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Stantler pushed Wyrdeer to 525 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +30. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Wyrdeer to get Stantler eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Terablast is the main STAB option after a Calm Mind boost. Grassyseed gives Wyrdeer extra utility to survive the setup turn, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make the boosted hits count. The remaining moves catches resists.
Best Build
Wyrdeer best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Tera Blast
- Stored Power
- Calm Mind
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Psyshield Bash
- Body Slam
- Role Play
- Lunge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Skill Swap
- Psyshield Bash
- Trick Room
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Trick Room
- Skill Swap
- Earth Power
- Expanding Force
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Psychic
- Hyper Beam
- Thunder
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Wyrdeer's Ghost and Bug coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Giga Impact and Hyper Beam for same-type damage. Take Down and Double-Edge are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Giga Impact and Hyper Beam sit at the top of a stacked same-type pool for Wyrdeer. That many Normal and Psychic options means real flexibility in what you slot. And Ground and Electric coverage and more covers the gaps.
Wyrdeer doesn't appear wild. Catch Stantler instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Wyrdeer. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Wyrdeer in Scarlet & Violet
Stantler is your first catch on the way to Wyrdeer. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 15-40 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StantlerSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route12%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route12%Early
Step 2Wyrdeer ✓
No wild encounters for Wyrdeer. The 2-stage line runs through Stantler, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Wyrdeer in Legends: Arceus
Stantler is your first catch on the way to Wyrdeer. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StantlerDeertrack HeightsGrassUncommonWayward WoodGrassUncommonWindbreak StandGrassUncommon
Step 2Wyrdeer ✓
Wyrdeer looks average on paper at 525 BST. But Intimidate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Wyrdeer gets Intimidate, Frisk, and Sap Sipper. But Intimidate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Wyrdeer is a mixed attacker with base 105 Attack and 105 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the attacker role.
Run Terablast, Storedpower, Calm Mind, and Agility on Wyrdeer. Terablast is the most common pick at 12% usage. Agility lets it set up before sweeping.
Since Sword & Shield, Wyrdeer has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Wyrdeer has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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