Dedenne in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Dedenne’s X/Y locations, Electric/Fairy typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Dedenne is Kalos Coastal #110 and National #702. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Electric / Fairy.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 67 |
| Attack | 58 |
| Defense | 57 |
| Sp. Atk | 81 |
| Sp. Def | 67 |
| Speed | 101 |
| Total | 431 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 11 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 21–22 | — |
| Friend Safari — Electric | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 1 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
| Friend Safari — Fairy | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 1 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
Evolution family
Dedenne does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Cheek Pouch | Regular ability |
| Pickup | Regular ability |
| Plus | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Field / Fairy |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium |
| Base capture rate | 180 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Speed +2 |
| Height / weight | 0.2 m / 2.2 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 1 / start | Tail Whip |
| 7 | Thunder Shock |
| 11 | Charge |
| 14 | Charm |
| 17 | Parabolic Charge |
| 20 | Nuzzle |
| 23 | Thunder Wave |
| 26 | Volt Switch |
| 30 | Rest |
| 31 | Snore |
| 34 | Charge Beam |
| 39 | Entrainment |
| 42 | Play Rough |
| 45 | Thunder |
| 50 | Discharge |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special |
| TM67 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM72 | Volt Switch | Electric | Special |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM93 | Wild Charge | Electric | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Covet, Eerie Impulse, Helping Hand, Natural Gift.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Dedenne in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Dedenne’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.
