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TL;DR. Deino is a dark/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 300. It tends to bite everything, and it is not a picky eater. Approaching it carelessly is dangerous.
Dark Dragon
It tends to bite everything, and it is not a picky eater. Approaching it carelessly is dangerous.
Height0.8 m
Weight17.3 kg
AbilitiesHustle
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 52
Attack 65
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 38
Total300
300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 120th among Dark-types.
65 base Attack, Deino's strongest stat, ranking 113th of 134 Dark-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Deino on Daily Pokémon
Deino was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Deino in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Deino reaches 1,062 CP at level 40 and 1,214 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack116
GO Defense93
GO Stamina141
Max CP (L40)1,062
Max CP (L50)1,200
Best buddy (L51)1,214
Raid catch CP 560–606 (L20). Weather boosted 701–758 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Deino first appeared on July 31, 2020, during Ultra Unlock Week One: Dragon Week.
- Deino
- Zweilous and Hydreigon by encounter; Shadow
- Dynamax
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 23 to Sep 30, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23 to Sep 30, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 22 to Jul 27, 2025 | 1-star | Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales |
| Apr 23 to May 1, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 10 to Jun 19, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| May 23 to May 28, 2024 | 1-star | Ultra Space Wonders |
| Feb 5 to Feb 11, 2024 | 1-star | Lunar New Year: Dragons Unleashed |
Quick answers
Common questions about Deino.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Deino, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Deino?
Deino is a Dark/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Deino weak to?
Deino takes 4× damage from Fairy. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon.
What is Deino resistant to?
Deino is immune to Psychic. It also resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Ghost, Dark.
How does Deino evolve?
Deino evolves into Zweilous (Level 50).
What generation is Deino from?
Deino was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0633.
What are Deino's base stats?
Deino has HP 52, Attack 65, Defense 50, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 50, and Speed 38. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Deino's abilities?
Deino can have the ability Hustle.
Is Deino legendary or mythical?
No. Deino is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Deino's best stat?
Deino's highest base stat is Attack at 65, which ranks 113th of 134 Dark-type Pokémon.
Is Deino good?
Deino has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 120th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Deino as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Deino is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
4× Devastating
Fairy
2× Weak to
Ice Fighting Bug Dragon
½× Resists
Fire Water Grass Electric Ghost Dark
0× Immune to
Psychic
Comparison
Deino vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 134 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Deino | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 52 | 79 | -27 |
| Attack | 65 | 94 | -29 |
| Defense | 50 | 78 | -28 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 80 | -35 |
| Special Defense | 50 | 74 | -24 |
| Speed | 38 | 78 | -40 |
| Total | 300 | 483 | -183 |
Game appearances
Deino appears in 14 games.
Every mainline release where Deino is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Deino.
Every main-series game Deino is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableTradeNot in the game
- ScarletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Alfornada Cavern
- WildNorth Province: Area Two, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- VioletTrade
- TradeUnion Circle
- TradeTera Raid Battle Search (3★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- WildLake of Outrage
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Bridge Field (Max Raid Battle)
- WildRoaring-Sea Caves (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldTrade
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildTen Carat Hill (Island Scan) (Tuesdays)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedZweilous or Hydreigon
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMeteor Falls (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildBlack and White
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- BreedZweilous or Hydreigon
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Scarlet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Deino appears in 1 episode.
In BW056 (2011-11-24).
TCG Pocket appearances
Deino in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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