Free switch-ins on Ghost moves make Wyrdeer useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 2 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Intimidate lowers the opponent's Attack on switch-in. Known as the Big Horn Pokemon.
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 Weakness
GoodWyrdeer's Normal/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug and Dark moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Wyrdeer to get Stantler eggs easily using 195 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Bite, Disable, Double Kick and 5 more.
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
Best Wyrdeer Moveset
- Tera Blast
- Stored Power
- Calm Mind
- Agility
Recommended Teammates
You'll want to breed for Bite and Disable on Wyrdeer. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Giga Impact and Hyper Beam, they expand what Wyrdeer can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 StantlerEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworldLv.15-4036%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworldLv.15-4036%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworldLv.15-4012%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworldLv.15-4012%EarlyRoute
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.
Stantler evolves into Wyrdeer using a Psyshield Bash 20 Times In Agile Style. Wyrdeer is the fully evolved form. At 525 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 — base 105 Attack and 105 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the attacker role.
Wyrdeer can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Arceus.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A