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Dedenne Raid Guide

Weak to Ground, Poison — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Dedenne.

Boosted in Rainy, Cloudy 20 counters ranked
Catch CP
1,078
Lv 20 · 100% IV
Weather CP
1,341
Lv 25 · 100% IV
Trainers
1+
Min 1 at Lv 40+
Top DPS
49.4
Shadow Landorus (Therian)
Dedenne

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Dedenne. Tap a row for full stats.

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Shadow Landorus (Therian)
Shadow Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 49.4DPS 970TDO 2
Primal Groudon
Primal Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 49.1DPS 1,841TDO 3
Shadow Groudon
Shadow Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 44.9DPS 1,124TDO 4
Mega Garchomp
Mega Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 42.6DPS 1,445TDO 5
Mega Beedrill
Mega Beedrill Poison JabSludge Bomb 42.2DPS 651TDO 6
Landorus (Therian)
Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 42.2DPS 995TDO 7
Shadow Excadrill
Shadow Excadrill Mud SlapEarthquake 41.5DPS 694TDO 8
Shadow Mamoswine
Shadow Mamoswine Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 40.9DPS 773TDO 9
Mega Gengar
Mega Gengar HexSludge Bomb 40.8DPS 805TDO 10
Shadow Rhyperior
Shadow Rhyperior Mud SlapEarthquake 39.4DPS 1,005TDO 11
Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas Hidden PowerCrush Grip 39.4DPS 975TDO 12
Shadow Garchomp
Shadow Garchomp Mud ShotEarthquake 39.0DPS 959TDO 13
Eternatus
Eternatus Poison JabSludge Bomb 38.4DPS 1,264TDO 14
Shadow Landorus (Incarnate)
Shadow Landorus (Incarnate) Mud ShotEarth Power 38.3DPS 764TDO 15
Shadow Gengar
Shadow Gengar LickSludge Bomb 37.6DPS 463TDO 16
Groudon
Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 36.9DPS 1,109TDO 17
Shadow Overqwil
Shadow Overqwil Poison JabSludge Bomb 36.8DPS 666TDO 18
Naganadel
Naganadel Poison JabSludge Bomb 36.6DPS 658TDO 19
Mega Swampert
Mega Swampert Mud ShotEarthquake 36.4DPS 1,143TDO 20
Shadow Rhydon
Shadow Rhydon Mud SlapEarthquake 36.4DPS 776TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

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Landorus (Therian)
Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 42.2DPS 995TDO 13
Eternatus
Eternatus Poison JabSludge Bomb 38.4DPS 1,264TDO 16
Groudon
Groudon Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 36.9DPS 1,109TDO 18
Naganadel
Naganadel Poison JabSludge Bomb 36.6DPS 658TDO
Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier
1-Star
Weather boost
Rainy, Cloudy
Shiny available
Yes
Base Attack
164
Base Defense
134
Base Stamina
167

Weak to — use these types

Ground1.6× Poison1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Dragon0.390625× Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Electric0.625× Fighting0.625× Flying0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs Lv 20 CP Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor 1,016 1,264
15 / 15 / 15 100% 1,078 1,341
Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,078 CP it is a perfect Dedenne — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Dedenne resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Flying — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Dedenne?

The top counter is Shadow Landorus (Therian) with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm at 49.4 DPS against Dedenne. Primal Groudon (49.1) and Shadow Groudon (44.9) follow.

What is Dedenne weak to?

Dedenne takes super effective damage from Ground, Poison-type moves.

How many trainers do I need to beat Dedenne?

Dedenne can be soloed. The six best counters average 45.1 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare.

Can I beat Dedenne without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Landorus (Therian) at 42.2 DPS, 85% of what the top counter deals. Eternatus and Groudon are the next ones down.

Can Dedenne be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Dedenne?

Rainy, Cloudy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 1,264–1,341 CP instead of 1,016–1,078. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Dedenne worth raiding?

Dedenne has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Dedenne?

The counter list on this page is for beating Dedenne. For the moves Dedenne should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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