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dedenne
Generation VI · #0702 — Antenna Pokémon
Dedenne, known as the Antenna Pokémon, is a dual-type Electric/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation VI. Assigned the National Pokédex number 702, Dedenne represents an interesting fusion of the electric and fairy types, two thematically distinct categories that come together in this diminutive rodent-like creature. Despite its small stature of just 0.2 meters in height and a weight of only 2.2 kilograms, Dedenne possesses a surprisingly well-rounded stat distribution with a total base stat of 431. Its most notable strength lies in its Speed stat of 101, complemented by a respectable Special Attack of 81, making it a nimble special attacker. Dedenne's Special Defense and HP both sit at 67, while its physical stats—Attack and Defense—are considerably lower at 58 and 57 respectively, indicating that this Pokémon is far better suited to special-based offensive strategies than physical ones.
Base Stats
Height
0.2m
Weight
2.2kg
Category
Antenna Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
upright
Abilities
Restores HP upon eating a Berry, in addition to the Berry's effect.
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.
Dedenne Biology & Physical Characteristics
Dedenne is a bipedal, orange-colored Pokémon with a distinctly rodent-like appearance that bears some resemblance to a mouse or small squirrel. Its round body features prominent round black ears with pale yellow interiors, round black eyes, and a tiny nose complemented by a slightly pointed upper incisor. The most distinctive features of Dedenne's anatomy are undoubtedly its whiskers, which serve dual biological purposes critical to its survival and communication. Its upper whiskers, which branch like antennae, function as sensory organs capable of sending and receiving electrical waves across vast distances, allowing Dedenne to communicate with others of its species and sense its surrounding environment. The lower whiskers, by contrast, are specialized organs designed specifically for firing electricity in combat or self-defense. A thick black stripe runs down Dedenne's back, contrasting with its pale yellow belly, and it possesses stubby limbs with three digits on each paw. Its long, thin black tail features a distinctive tuft of fur at the tip and serves a crucial biological function—it is the primary tool Dedenne uses to absorb electricity from external sources such as power plant outlets or household electrical sockets.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Dedenne Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Dedenne exists in a perfectly balanced gender distribution, with a 50% probability of being either male or female, allowing trainers equal opportunity to obtain either sex during breeding and capture. This Pokémon belongs to two egg groups simultaneously: the Field egg group and the Fairy egg group, providing substantial flexibility for breeding purposes and widening the range of compatible breeding partners. The Fairy egg group membership is particularly notable, as it connects Dedenne to a diverse array of Pokémon with magical or whimsical characteristics, while the Field egg group aligns it with more terrestrial, rodent-like creatures. Dedenne has a base friendship value of 70, falling into the normal friendship category, making it a reasonably receptive Pokémon to trainer affection compared to Pokémon with either notably higher or lower initial happiness values. The egg hatching counter indicates that a Dedenne egg requires 20 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps of overworld travel in most modern Pokémon games, placing it firmly in the quick-hatching category that appeals to trainers seeking rapid team development.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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sword shield
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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gold silver
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red blue
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crystal
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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diamond pearl
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platinum
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ruby sapphire
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colosseum
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black 2 white 2
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xd
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black white
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heartgold soulsilver
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ultra sun ultra moon
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Dedenne Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Dedenne is a Pokémon that does not evolve from or into any other species, representing a complete evolutionary line on its own. Unlike many Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, Dedenne lacks both a pre-evolution and a subsequent evolved form, making it a standalone entry in the Pokédex. Additionally, Dedenne does not possess a Mega Evolution form, despite being introduced during the generation that introduced Mega Evolution mechanics. This immobility within evolutionary chains suggests that Dedenne's design was intentionally finalized as a compact, complete Pokémon form—neither in need of growth nor capable of further transformation. The lack of evolution options means that trainers must work with Dedenne's fixed stat distribution and moveset throughout their battles, emphasizing the importance of strategic team composition and careful movepool selection when utilizing this Pokémon competitively or in casual gameplay.
Where to Find
kalos route 11
kalos
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blush mountain
alola
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Dedenne Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Dedenne exhibits a fascinating behavioral pattern that fundamentally distinguishes it from many other electric-type Pokémon: it is largely incapable of generating sufficient electrical power on its own due to its underdeveloped electricity-generating organ. To compensate for this biological limitation, Dedenne has evolved a lifestyle of electrical dependency, commonly infiltrating human settlements and residences to absorb electricity directly from household outlets using its specialized tail. This behavior has made Dedenne an unwitting contributor to unexpectedly high electric bills in homes where these creatures have taken residence, earning them a somewhat mischievous reputation in human society. Despite this parasitic relationship with human infrastructure, Dedenne forms strong social bonds with others of its kind, using its antenna-like whiskers to share information about food sources and electrical locations with fellow Dedenne across considerable distances. When its electrical reserves become depleted, Dedenne exhibits a distinctive sleep behavior, curling up into a ball and occasionally sucking on its own tail as it rests. The Pokédex indicates that Dedenne's whisker-based communication system creates a sophisticated network among populations, essentially functioning as a biological radio frequency system through which these Pokémon maintain constant contact with their communities.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
Its whiskers serve as antennas. By sending and receiving electrical waves, it can communicate with others over vast distances.
It uses its tail to absorb electricity from power plants or from outlets in houses, and then it fires the electricity from its whiskers.
Its whiskers serve as antennas. By sending and receiving electrical waves, it can communicate with others over vast distances.
It uses its tail to absorb electricity from power plants or from outlets in houses, and then it fires the electricity from its whiskers.
Generation VII
It sneaks into people’s homes and steals electricity from their outlets. When your electric bill seems off, it’s the handiwork of this rascal.
Its upper whiskers are sensors that survey its surroundings. Its lower whiskers are organs that shoot electricity.
Generation VIII
A Dedenne’s whiskers pick up electrical waves other Dedenne send out. These Pokémon share locations of food or electricity with one another.
Since Dedenne can’t generate much electricity on its own, it steals electricity from outlets or other electric Pokémon.
Dedenne Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Dedenne is derived from a combination of linguistic elements, most notably the French word 'dent' meaning 'tooth,' which references Dedenne's prominent upper incisor. The name structure also echoes 'antenna,' directly referencing this Pokémon's most characteristic feature. The design itself appears to draw inspiration from various real-world creatures, particularly the flying squirrel and certain species of rodents, though the electrical components and fairy-type designation push it into purely fantastical territory. The distinctive branching antennae whiskers represent a creative reimagining of how a small, electric-type creature might communicate across distances without possessing the raw power of larger electric Pokémon like Raichu or Ampharos. The orange coloration, reminiscent of certain terrestrial rodents, combined with the pale yellow belly and black markings, creates a visually cohesive design that feels both cute and functional. The choice to make Dedenne a dual Electric/Fairy type was particularly innovative for Generation VI, as it represented one of the earliest examples of the relatively new fairy type being paired with an established type in a way that felt thematically unified rather than arbitrary.
Learnable Moves
Dedenne can learn 75 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| eerie impulse | electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| electric terrain | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| entrainment | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| nuzzle | electric | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| parabolic charge | electric | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rising voltage | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tearful look | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder shock | electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
Dedenne Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive battling, Dedenne occupies a niche role as a fast special attacker with moderate offensive output and mediocre bulk, making it best suited to lower-tier competitive formats rather than established Smogon tiers. With a base Speed stat of 101, Dedenne achieves natural outspeeding advantages against many common threats in casual and lower-format play, allowing it to consistently move first and apply offensive pressure before opponents can respond. Its Special Attack base of 81, while not exceptional, pairs reasonably well with an electric/fairy typing that offers solid neutral coverage when combined with appropriate movepool selections. The choice of ability significantly impacts Dedenne's competitive viability: Cheek Pouch, which restores HP when consuming berries in addition to the berry's normal effect, provides survivability and pivoting opportunities, while Pickup enables item scavenging that can provide unexpected advantages over the course of extended battles. The hidden ability Plus deserves particular mention, as it boosts Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon also possesses Plus or Minus, creating potential for double-team synergies in doubles formats. However, Dedenne's defensive weaknesses—particularly its relatively low Defense and Special Defense stats of 57 and 67 respectively—make it extremely vulnerable to priority moves and faster attackers, fundamentally limiting its effectiveness in higher-tier competitive environments where these metrics prove decisive.
Commonly Asked Questions About Dedenne
What type is Dedenne?
Dedenne is a electric and fairy type Pokemon.
What does Dedenne evolve from?
Dedenne does not evolve.
What are Dedenne's weaknesses?
Dedenne is weak to poison and ground type moves.
Where can I find Dedenne?
Dedenne can be found in kalos route 11 (kalos) and blush mountain (alola).
Dedenne Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Dedenne achieved significant cultural prominence as the Pokémon partnered with Clemont, a major character introduced in the Generation VI animated series Pokémon XY. Clemont's Dedenne became beloved by fans for its charming personality and significant role in numerous episodes throughout the series, establishing Dedenne as one of the memorable Pokémon of that generation despite its lack of evolution options. The anime's portrayal of Dedenne contributed substantially to its popularity among fans, providing character development and emotional depth that extended beyond the games' mechanistic presentation. Additionally, Dedenne received representation in the Super Smash Bros. franchise, appearing as a trophy in both the Nintendo 3DS/Wii U version and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, cementing its place within Nintendo's broader gaming universe beyond the core Pokémon titles. The Pokémon's design aesthetic—small, cute, and whimsical with practical technological elements—has appealed to Pokémon fans seeking representation of the newer generation's design philosophy, particularly those drawn to the fairy type's introduction in Generation VI.
Where to Find Dedenne in Every Pokémon Game
Dedenne's availability has varied considerably across different Pokémon games and regions. In Pokémon X and Y, the generation in which it was introduced, Dedenne can be encountered in the Coastal Kalos region, making it available relatively early in the player's journey through these foundational Generation VI titles. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Dedenne appears in the Alola regional Pokédex as entry number 291, allowing trainers in these Generation VII enhanced remakes to acquire it during their adventure through the Alola region. More recent games have continued to include Dedenne in their rosters: in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it appears as entry number 200 in the regional Pokédex, ensuring its accessibility to trainers exploring Paldea. The Pokédex also indicates Dedenne's inclusion in Pokémon Legends: Arceus as entry 051, and it appears as entry 103 in the Pokédex for the Isle of Armor DLC content from Pokémon Sword and Shield. This widespread availability across multiple generations and regional Pokédex placements reflects Dedenne's lasting appeal and integration into the core roster of available Pokémon, ensuring that trainers across different games and play eras can access this charming electric/fairy type for their teams.