decidueye-hisui #10244
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decidueye-hisui
Generation VII · #10244 — Arrow Quill Pokémon
Hisuian Decidueye is a regional form of the Arrow Quill Pokémon that evolved uniquely in the ancient Hisui region, becoming a dual-type Grass/Fighting Pokémon instead of the Grass/Ghost type found in other regions. This remarkable divergence in evolution showcases how environmental pressures and adaptation can fundamentally alter a Pokémon's biological characteristics and typing. Native Pokédex entries from Legends: Arceus reveal that the air stored within the rachises of Decidueye's feathers acts as insulation against Hisui's extreme cold, providing firm evidence that evolution can be directly influenced by environmental factors. With a base stat total of 530 identical to its standard form counterpart, Hisuian Decidueye redistributes its capabilities, gaining 10 additional HP points and a significant 5-point increase in Attack power while sacrificing 10 Speed points, making it a more physically offensive variant better suited to the harsh demands of ancient Hisui.
Base Stats
Height
1.6m
Weight
37.0kg
Category
Arrow Quill Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
brown
Shape
wings
Abilities
Strengthens grass moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Lets the Pokémon's normal and fighting moves hit ghost Pokémon.
Decidueye-hisui Biology & Physical Characteristics
Hisuian Decidueye maintains the general avian structure of its species but exhibits adaptations specific to its regional environment. Standing at 1.6 meters tall and weighing 37.0 kg, this form retains the characteristic owl-like appearance with its reddish-orange eyes and hooked dark green beak, but displays a more robust, battle-hardened physiology compared to its counterparts from other regions. The feathers covering its wings and back show greater density and structural reinforcement, a direct result of the insulating air pockets within the feather rachises that protect it from Hisui's extreme cold. The three-fingered feather structures at the wing tips remain capable of gripping and launching arrow quills with remarkable precision, though the overall build suggests a Pokémon that has evolved not just for ranged combat, but for direct physical confrontation as well. This form's musculature is noticeably more developed, particularly in the chest and shoulders, reflecting its transition from a purely Ghost-type ambush predator to a formidable Fighting-type combatant.
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Training
Breeding
Decidueye-hisui Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Hisuian Decidueye, like all members of its evolutionary line, belongs to the Flying egg group and maintains a gender ratio skewed heavily toward males at approximately 88% male to 12% female, resulting in a notably female-scarce population. This significant gender imbalance is consistent across the entire Rowlet line and has no known biological explanation within Pokémon lore, though it may represent an evolutionary adaptation where male Decidueye are more likely to survive and thrive in Hisui's competitive environment. Breeding Hisuian Decidueye requires pairing it with compatible Pokémon from the Flying egg group, and the resulting offspring will inherit traits from both parents while developing into either standard Decidueye or Hisuian Decidueye depending on the region in which they are raised and trained. The relatively low base happiness of 70 suggests these Pokémon are naturally independent and somewhat aloof, requiring patient training and consistent care to develop strong bonds with their trainers. The 15-cycle egg hatching period is moderately extended, reflecting the species' status as a final-stage evolution with complex biological development, and trainers seeking to breed Decidueye should prepare for a substantial time investment in the rearing process.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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platinum
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emerald
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diamond pearl
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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xd
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colosseum
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heartgold soulsilver
tm02
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yellow
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red blue
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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blue japan
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red green japan
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ruby sapphire
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gold silver
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crystal
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decidueye-hisui's Evolution Chain
Decidueye-hisui Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Hisuian Decidueye evolves from Dartrix at level 36 in the Hisui region, two levels later than the standard Decidueye evolution that occurs at level 34 in other regions. This slight delay in evolution timing reflects the different environmental pressures and developmental pathways experienced by Rowlet in Hisui compared to other settings. The evolutionary branching between standard Decidueye and Hisuian Decidueye represents a fascinating case study in regional form divergence, as the same species can develop entirely different typing, stat distributions, and biological characteristics based on geographic location and environmental adaptation. Unlike some regional forms that are simply retypings of existing Pokémon, Hisuian Decidueye underwent genuine physiological changes driven by survival necessity, with its Fighting-type characteristics representing a departure from the stealth-based Ghost-typing of its counterparts. The transition from Dartrix to Hisuian Decidueye involves not just the development of combat capabilities, but a complete overhaul of the Pokémon's evolutionary trajectory, demonstrating how deeply environment shapes not just a Pokémon's appearance but its fundamental nature and combat style.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Decidueye-hisui Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Hisuian Decidueye exhibits behavioral traits distinctly different from its Alolan counterpart, shaped by the demanding survival conditions of ancient Hisui. While maintaining the cautious and cool demeanor noted in standard Decidueye entries, this regional form has developed a more aggressive and direct combat approach, necessitated by the hostile fauna and environmental challenges of its native region. The Pokédex entries describing how it nocks and fires arrow quills in a tenth of a second take on added significance when considering that Hisuian Decidueye likely evolved these rapid-response combat capabilities to survive encounters with the formidable Pokémon native to Hisui. Its ability to mask its presence while moving remains, but is complemented by the newfound capacity to engage in sustained physical combat rather than relying solely on surprise tactics. The extreme cold of Hisui has shaped not merely its physiology but its hunting and territorial behaviors, making it an apex predator equally capable of striking from concealment or engaging in direct confrontation with rival Pokémon.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
It fires arrow quills from its wings with such precision, they can pierce a pebble at distances over a hundred yards.
It nocks its arrow quills and shoots them at opponents. When it simply can’t afford to miss, it tugs the vine on its head to improve its focus.
Although basically cool and cautious, when it’s caught by surprise, it’s seized by panic.
Decidueye can nock and fire an arrow at an enemy in a tenth of a second, so its battles are decided in the blink of an eye.
Generation VIII
As if wielding a bow, it launches the arrow quills hidden among the feathers of its wings. Decidueye’s shots never miss.
In a tenth of a second, it can nock and fire an arrow quill, piercing an opponent’s weak point before they notice what’s happening.
The air stored inside the rachises of Decidueye's feathers insulates the Pokémon against Hisui's extreme cold. This is firm proof that evolution can be influenced by environment.
Decidueye-hisui Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Decidueye combines 'deciduous' with 'eye,' emphasizing the seasonal nature of leaf-shedding trees while highlighting the Pokémon's piercing gaze and visual hunting capabilities. Hisuian Decidueye's design language shifts from the elegant, mysterious archer of other regions to a more martial, warrior-like aesthetic befitting an ancient, harsh environment. The Fighting-type designation visually manifests in the Pokémon's more muscular frame and aggressive posturing, while its grass-type nature remains evident in the foliage-like elements incorporated into its plumage. The design philosophy behind this regional form emphasizes preparation for direct combat, with the arrow quill-launching mechanism becoming less a tool of ambush and more a component of a comprehensive fighting arsenal. The Pokémon's color palette remains true to the owl archetype—browns, greens, and whites—but with enhanced detailing that suggests greater durability and battle-hardiness compared to more delicate regional variants. In Japanese, the name 'Junaiper' derives from 'juniper,' a hardy coniferous plant known for thriving in cold climates, perfectly encapsulating Hisuian Decidueye's adaptation to Hisui's frigid conditions and its evolution toward a tougher, more resilient form.
Learnable Moves
Decidueye-hisui can learn 79 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| brave bird | flying | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| coaching | fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| feather dance | flying | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frenzy plant | grass | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass pledge | grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| grassy terrain | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| gust | flying | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| leaf blade | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leafage | grass | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| peck | flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| pluck | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psycho cut | psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| razor leaf | grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow sneak | ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| triple arrows | fighting | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| upper hand | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 |
Decidueye-hisui Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Hisuian Decidueye presents a distinctly different strategic profile compared to its Grass/Ghost counterpart, with its Attack stat of 112 and improved HP of 88 positioning it as a physical wallbreaker rather than a special-based threat. The 60 base Speed stat is significantly lower than the standard form's 70, making this regional variant considerably slower, which necessitates careful team composition and strategic planning to ensure it can function effectively before being outspeed by faster opponents. The Grass/Fighting typing provides useful offensive coverage with access to Fighting-type moves that complement its grass arsenal, while its defensive profile grants resistances to Rock, Dark, and Grass-type attacks, though it introduces vulnerability to Flying and Psychic moves that standard Decidueye avoids. Its hidden ability, Scrappy, proves invaluable in competitive contexts by allowing both Normal and Fighting-type moves to connect with Ghost-type Pokémon that would normally be immune, providing crucial coverage against otherwise problematic matchups. Hisuian Decidueye's viability in competitive formats depends heavily on team support and careful move selection, as its lower speed demands either trick room setup, priority moves, or slow-support teammates to function optimally, but when properly constructed around, its superior physical attacking power and unique type combination can prove devastatingly effective.
Commonly Asked Questions About Decidueye-hisui
What type is Decidueye-hisui?
Decidueye-hisui is a grass and fighting type Pokemon.
What does Decidueye-hisui evolve into?
Decidueye-hisui does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Decidueye-hisui's weaknesses?
Decidueye-hisui is weak to flying, psychic, fairy, poison, fire and ice type moves.
Decidueye-hisui Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Hisuian Decidueye represents a significant moment in Pokémon's evolutionary storytelling, introducing the concept that the same species could develop fundamentally different forms based on regional adaptation in ways that transcend mere cosmetic variation. The revelation that Decidueye could become a Fighting-type through exposure to Hisui's environment captured the imagination of players and contributed meaningfully to the success and critical acclaim of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which revolutionized how players understood regional form mechanics. This Pokémon became emblematic of the game's core themes surrounding environmental influence on evolution and the adaptation of ancient Pokémon to their surroundings, serving as a perfect representation of how survival pressures fundamentally reshape life. The design received widespread positive reception from the fan community for successfully reimagining a beloved Pokémon while maintaining recognizable elements of the original, and Hisuian Decidueye quickly became a favorite among competitive players seeking alternative strategies to the standard form. Its presence in the Pokédex entries and lore of Legends: Arceus, coupled with its appearance in subsequent games, solidified Hisuian Decidueye as a canonical variant worthy of investigation and study within the Pokémon universe itself.
Where to Find Decidueye-hisui in Every Pokémon Game
Hisuian Decidueye is primarily obtainable in Pokémon Legends: Arceus by evolving Dartrix at level 36, with Rowlet available as a starter Pokémon choice at the beginning of the game, making it accessible to all players willing to commit to training the evolutionary line. Following its introduction in Legends: Arceus, Hisuian Decidueye became available in subsequent generations through various means, including transfer mechanics and in-game distributions in games like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through The Indigo Disk DLC expansion. The species maintains a catch rate of 45 in the wild, making it moderately challenging to capture if encountered as a wild Pokémon in areas where it naturally spawns, though the evolution method from Dartrix remains the most reliable acquisition method for dedicated players. Trading between players also provides a viable path to obtaining Hisuian Decidueye, particularly for those who may not have access to the original Legends: Arceus experience or who prefer alternative grinding methods. Regional availability varies by game title and version, with some games requiring completion of specific story elements or postgame content to access the necessary evolution stones or locations where Dartrix can reach the required level 36 threshold for Hisuian Decidueye evolution, ensuring that this unique regional form remains a rewarding acquisition for committed trainers.