Wyrdeer Best Moveset
Normal/Psychic at 105/105 mixed offenses and 103 HP with AbilityIntimidate lowering opposing Attack. AbilitySap Sipper grants Grass immunity instead. The moveset hits from either side through dual TermStab behind real HP. 65 Speed means going second. Intimidate cycling and the mixed offensive profile create a unique niche. Originated in Legends: Arceus.
Wyrdeer saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). This was Wyrdeer's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Intimidate with Leftovers, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Wyrdeer best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Psyshield Bash
- Calm Mind
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Wyrdeer Weakness
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 |
What is Wyrdeer Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Wyrdeer
Genesect's U-turn hits Wyrdeer for 76-90%. Hydreigon's Dark Pulse hits Wyrdeer for 79-93%. Incineroar deals 46-54% with Knock Off.
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wyrdeer View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x76-90% Extreme Speed29-34% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Wyrdeer View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x79-93% Draco Meteor64-75% Flash Cannon26-31% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Wyrdeer View Incineroar builds →Knock Off 2x46-54% Flare Blitz42-50% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Wyrdeer
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 SV
Stantler is your first catch on the way to Wyrdeer. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StantlerSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.15-40OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.15-40OverworldRate 12%Kitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Wyrdeer ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Wyrdeer egg.
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 PLA
Stantler is your first catch on the way to Wyrdeer. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 9-44 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch StantlerDeertrack HeightsLv.9-14GrassRate 15%Wayward WoodLv.35-38GrassRate 15%Windbreak StandLv.41-44GrassRate 15%
Step 2Wyrdeer ✓
Base Stats
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 Guide
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 setup sweeper 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 setup sweeper role.
Run Psyshieldbash, Calm Mind, Earthpower, and Thunderbolt on Wyrdeer. Psyshieldbash is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the setup sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
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 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves