#0585 · Gen 5 · 335 BST
Deerling
An early-evolution Normal/Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Chlorophyll.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/72/63/54/63/85
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/123/112/101/112/139
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunshine.
Boosts the Attack stat if hit by a Grass-type move, instead of taking damage.
Boosts the likelihood of additional effects occurring when attacking.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Deerling
Deerling is a Normal/Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 335. An early-evolution Normal/Grass-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with modest stats. Common ability: Chlorophyll.
Best stat: Speed (75 base)
Deerling's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 60 base Attack and 75 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Chlorophyll
- Sap Sipper
- Serene Grace
How to use Deerling competitively
Open the damage calculator with Deerling selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Deerling appears in the species dropdown. Drop Deerling into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0585 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Normal / Grass |
| Abilities | Chlorophyll, Sap Sipper, Serene Grace |
| Base Stat Total | 335 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 60 / 50 / 40 / 50 / 75 |