Deerling

Deerling is a Normal/Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.

Pokédex data

National № 0585
Type Normal Grass
Species Season Pokémon
Height 0.6 m (2′00″)
Weight 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs)
Abilities 1. Chlorophyll
2. Sap Sipper
Serene Grace (hidden ability)
Local № 0091 (Black/White)
0159 (Black 2/White 2)
0190 (Scarlet/Violet)
0038 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 67
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 60
112 240
Defense 50
94 218
Sp. Atk 40
76 196
Sp. Def 50
94 218
Speed 75
139 273
Total 335 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Evolution chart

(Level 34)

Deerling changes

Pokédex entries

Deerling

Black The color and scent of their fur changes to match the mountain grass. When they sense hostility, they hide in the grass.
White The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon’s fur. People use it to mark the seasons.
Black 2
White 2
Their coloring changes according to the seasons and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well.
X
Omega Ruby
Their coloring changes according to the seasons and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon’s fur. People use it to mark the seasons.

Autumn Form

Scarlet These Pokémon are not shy—they will behave as they please, even in front of people. If you feed one of them, it will quickly take a liking to you.
Violet Deerling have different scents depending on the season. In this form, Deerling have a softly sweet scent that lingers in the nose.

Spring Form

Scarlet Deerling have different scents depending on the season. In early spring, these Pokémon give off a delicate, sweet, and calming scent.
Violet Despite Deerling’s adorable appearance, farmers consider it a nuisance since it loves plant shoots and will eat them all up.

Summer Form

Scarlet To prevent Deerling from entering their fields, many farmers will have several Lycanroc stand guard, as they are the natural enemy of Deerling.
Violet Deerling have different scents depending on the season. When a distinct grassy smell starts to waft from one, you know that summer has begun.

Winter Form

Scarlet Deerling’s scent changes with the seasons, but when the Pokémon is in its Winter Form, it has hardly any scent at all.
Violet This Pokémon will playfully headbutt those it gets along well with. It has antlers hidden under its flower, so the headbutts are a little painful.

Moves learned by Deerling

Moves learnt by level up

Deerling learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4GrowlNormalStatus 100
7Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
10Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
13Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
16Bullet SeedGrassPhysical 25 100
20Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
24Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
28Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
32CharmFairyStatus 100
37Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
42Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100

Egg moves

Deerling learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Deerling gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus
Baton PassNormalStatus
Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
SynthesisGrassStatus
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Deerling is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Deerling learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CamouflageNormalStatus
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4GrowlNormalStatus 100
7Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
10Double KickFightingPhysical 30 100
13Leech SeedGrassStatus 90
16Feint AttackDarkPhysical 60
20Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
24Jump KickFightingPhysical 100 95
28AromatherapyGrassStatus
32Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
36CharmFairyStatus 100
41Nature PowerNormalStatus
46Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
51Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100

Egg moves

Deerling learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Deerling gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus
Baton PassNormalStatus
Fake TearsDarkStatus 100
Grass WhistleGrassStatus 55
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100
Odor SleuthNormalStatus
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
SynthesisGrassStatus
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Move Tutor moves

Deerling can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
SynthesisGrassStatus
Worry SeedGrassStatus 100

Moves learnt by TM

Deerling is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

Transfer-only moves

Deerling can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
FlashNormalStatus 100 Generation 6 — TM
RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM

Deerling sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Deerling sprite from Black & White Deerling sprite from X & Y Deerling sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Deerling Shiny sprite from Black & White Deerling Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Deerling

Black
White
Route 6, 7, Dragonspiral Tower
Black 2
White 2
Route 6, 7
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 117
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three)

Other languages

English Deerling
Japanese シキジカ (Shikijika)
German Sesokitz
French Vivaldaim
Italian Deerling
Spanish Deerling
Korean 사철록 (sacheollok)
Chinese (Simplified) 四季鹿
Chinese (Traditional) 四季鹿

 

English Season Pokémon
Japanese きせつポケモン
German Jahreszeiten-Pokémon
French Pokémon Saison
Italian Pokémon Stagione
Spanish Pokémon Estacional
Korean 계절포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 季节宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 季節寶可夢

Name origin

deer
a species of mammal with antlers
-ling
suffix meaning ‘small’