deino

Deino is a Dark/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Dark / Dragon

Abilities:

• Hustle: Boosts the Attack stat but lowers accuracy.
• Hidden Ability - None: Deino does not have a hidden ability.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, quadrupedal Pokémon with a dark blue body
• Shaggy black mane covering its head and neck, obscuring its face
• Has two small fangs protruding from its mouth
• Short limbs with three-toed feet
• Its tail ends with a small tuft of hair

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known for its aggressive and tenacious nature, often charging blindly at anything that moves
• Due to its lack of sight, it relies heavily on its sense of touch and sound
• Typically found in caves and mountainous regions
• Forms strong bonds with trainers who can manage its wild behavior

In Battle:

• Primarily a physical attacker with a diverse movepool
• Signature moves include Dragon Rage and Crunch
• Effective against Psychic and Ghost types due to its Dark-type moves
• Weak against Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Zweilous starting at level 50
• Evolves into Hydreigon starting at level 64

Interesting Facts:

• Despite its blindness, Deino is known for its persistent and aggressive nature, often engaging in battle without hesitation
• The name Deino comes from the German word "dino" meaning dinosaur, reflecting its dragon-like appearance
• It shares its category, the Irate Pokémon, with its evolutions, Zweilous and Hydreigon
• Deino's design is inspired by mythological dragons, blending traits of both reptiles and mythical creatures

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It tends to bite everything, and it is not a picky eater. Approaching it carelessly is dangerous.
• White: They cannot see, so they tackle and bite to learn about their surroundings. Their bodies are covered in wounds.
• Black-2: Lacking sight, it’s unaware of its surroundings, so it bumps into things and eats anything that moves.
• White-2: Lacking sight, it’s unaware of its surroundings, so it bumps into things and eats anything that moves.
• X: They cannot see, so they tackle and bite to learn about their surroundings. Their bodies are covered in wounds.
• Y: Lacking sight, it’s unaware of its surroundings, so it bumps into things and eats anything that moves.
• Omega-Ruby: They cannot see, so they tackle and bite to learn about their surroundings. Their bodies are covered in wounds.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Lacking sight, it’s unaware of its surroundings, so it bumps into things and eats anything that moves.
• Sword: When it encounters something, its first urge is usually to bite it. If it likes what it tastes, it will commit the associated scent to memory.
• Shield: Because it can’t see, this Pokémon is constantly biting at everything it touches, trying to keep track of its surroundings.