indeedee-female #10186
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indeedee-female
Generation VIII · #10186 — Emotion Pokémon
Indeedee (female form) is a Psychic/Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII that represents one half of a fascinating gender-dimorphic species. As National Pokédex entry #876, this particular form showcases distinct statistical and visual differences from its male counterpart, making it a unique choice for trainers seeking a different playstyle. The female Indeedee reaches 0.9 meters in height and weighs 28.0 kilograms, maintaining the same proportions as the male but with noticeably different coloration and markings. With a base stat total of 475 distributed across its six statistics, the female form emphasizes special defense and HP, creating a notably bulkier profile compared to the male's focus on speed and special attack. This emotional Pokémon derives its strength from positive feelings and maintains a base happiness of 140, indicating its naturally affectionate disposition toward trainers who treat it well.
Base Stats
Height
0.9m
Weight
28.0kg
Category
Emotion Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
purple
Shape
upright
Abilities
Prevents confusion.
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
When this Pokémon enters battle, it changes the terrain to Psychic Terrain.
Indeedee-female Biology & Physical Characteristics
The female Indeedee presents a striking visual contrast to its male counterpart through its predominantly white body coloration accented with darker purple legs and distinctive pink eye markings located above its eyes. Its most recognizable features are the downward-turned spiral horns protruding from its head, which serve as sensory organs for detecting and interpreting the emotions of those around it. These horns function as sophisticated emotional receptors, allowing the female Indeedee to pick up on subtle emotional states in nearby creatures and trainers alike. The Pokémon possesses a pear-shaped body structure with white rounded hands and feet, each featuring three digits, giving it a delicate and refined appearance that complements its role as an excellent caretaker. According to Pokédex entries, the female Indeedee excels at babysitting and nurturing roles, deriving energy not merely from physical sustenance but from the positive emotions and gratitude of those it serves. Through its psychic abilities, it can anticipate needs before they're explicitly expressed, making it an invaluable companion for trainers and other Pokémon alike.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Indeedee-female Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
The female Indeedee belongs to the Fairy egg group, which it shares with numerous other Pokémon that often exhibit graceful, mystical, or nurturing qualities. With a gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female among wild populations, trainers have equal chances of encountering either form in the wild, though specific locations may skew these odds. The female form will always produce female offspring when breeding with compatible males from the Fairy egg group, barring the use of special breeding mechanics. Female Indeedee reach maturity relatively quickly, requiring only 40 egg cycles (approximately 10,024 to 10,280 steps) to hatch from their eggs. The species boasts a base happiness of 140, which is notably higher than the average Pokémon, indicating that females caught in the wild or hatched from eggs immediately bond more strongly with their trainers. This elevated base happiness makes female Indeedee particularly responsive to friendship-based moves and mechanics, and they gain experience faster through the "Fast" growth rate, allowing them to reach higher levels more efficiently than Pokémon with slower growth rates.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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sword shield
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black 2 white 2
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black white
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sun moon
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ultra sun ultra moon
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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diamond pearl
tm04
xd
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heartgold soulsilver
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black white
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colosseum
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platinum
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sun moon
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ultra sun ultra moon
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+369 more TMs/HMs
Gender Differences
This Pokémon has visible differences between male and female forms.
Male
FemaleIndeedee-female Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Indeedee, including the female form, does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon species. This is a complete Pokémon form that represents a finalized evolutionary stage despite having no prior evolution chain. The species exists as-is from the moment of capture or hatching, making it immediately available for competitive use without requiring level-based evolution or special items. There are no Mega Evolutions, Gigantamax forms, or Terastallization variants specifically tailored to the female Indeedee, though trainers may utilize Terastallization as a general battle mechanic with any available type in compatible games. This stagnant evolution line ensures that female Indeedee maintains consistency throughout a trainer's entire journey, allowing for stable team-building and strategy development without worrying about stat redistributions during evolution.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Indeedee-female Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Female Indeedee are remarkably attentive and proactive Pokémon, constantly seeking opportunities to care for and support those around them. They are described as never leaving their trainer's side, maintaining vigilant awareness through their psychic powers to predict actions and intervene helpfully before problems arise. These Pokémon thrive on positive emotional environments, with their strength directly correlating to the happiness and contentment of those they serve—a unique feature that makes them excellent partners for trainers who maintain healthy, joyful relationships with their teams. Unlike their male counterparts who take on valet-like responsibilities, female Indeedee specialize in nurturing and protective behaviors, making them particularly suited to trainers seeking a supportive, caring presence. The species communicates with other Indeedee by touching horns together, allowing them to share emotional information and coordinate their caregiving efforts. Female Indeedee are known for their bustling, energetic demeanor as they search for opportunities to serve, though they prefer environments filled with gratitude and positive feelings rather than chaotic or negative emotional spaces.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VIII
It uses the horns on its head to sense the emotions of others. Males will act as valets for those they serve, looking after their every need.
Through its horns, it can pick up on the emotions of creatures around it. Positive emotions are the source of its strength.
Indeedee-female Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Indeedee is derived from a combination of "indeed" and "dee," with the latter serving as a phonetic reference to the D-shaped horns visible on both forms. In Japanese, the species is called Yessan, which similarly connects to affirmation and agreement—fitting for a Pokémon that serves others and responds to their needs. The female form's design deliberately evokes the aesthetic of a classic French maid or nanny, with the white body, darker legs, and pink facial markings creating an instantly recognizable silhouette associated with caretaking professions. The downward-curved horns on the female form contrast with the upward spirals of the male, symbolizing different service orientations—the female's horns point downward as if in a respectful bow toward those she serves. The Pokémon's classification as an "Emotion Pokémon" reflects its core mechanic of sensing and drawing strength from feelings, while its Psychic/Normal typing represents both its empathic nature and its accessibility to a broad range of trainers regardless of their team composition.
Learnable Moves
Indeedee-female can learn 58 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| aromatherapy | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| follow me | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| guard split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| guard swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| heal pulse | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| healing wish | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| pay day | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| play nice | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psycho shift | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| terrain pulse | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Indeedee-female Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, female Indeedee distinguishes itself through a defensive-oriented stat distribution that prioritizes special defense (105) and HP (70) over the male form's offensive capabilities. With a special attack base of 95 and speed of 85, the female form occupies a support or defensive pivoting role rather than serving as a primary damage dealer. The ability Own Tempo is exclusive to female Indeedee and prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused, making it invaluable in competitive formats where confusion-inducing moves or abilities are prevalent. Synchronize, available to both genders, allows female Indeedee to reflect burns, paralysis, and poison onto opponents, punishing physical sweepers and status-reliant strategies. The hidden ability Psychic Surge transforms the battle terrain into Psychic Terrain upon entry, providing significant advantages for psychic-type Pokémon by boosting their special attack and protecting grounded Pokémon from priority moves—a valuable field effect that justifies team building around this ability. Female Indeedee's movepool includes coverage options and support moves, though it functions best as a supporting team member rather than a sweeper, fitting roles in doubles formats where its ability to set Psychic Terrain and provide defensive stability becomes particularly potent.
Commonly Asked Questions About Indeedee-female
What type is Indeedee-female?
Indeedee-female is a psychic and normal type Pokemon.
What does Indeedee-female evolve into?
Indeedee-female does not evolve.
What are Indeedee-female's weaknesses?
Indeedee-female is weak to bug, ghost and dark type moves.
Indeedee-female Cultural Impact & Franchise History
While Indeedee emerged relatively recently with Generation VIII's Pokémon Sword and Shield release, the species has cultivated a dedicated following among trainers who appreciate its unique gender dimorphism and emotional depth. The female form has become particularly popular among players who favor supportive, nurturing team members, with its role as an excellent babysitter and caretaker resonating with trainers seeking Pokémon that embody caregiving qualities. In competitive communities, female Indeedee has established itself as a viable choice in specific metagames, particularly in doubles formats where Psychic Terrain support provides team-wide benefits. The emotional mechanics underlying the species—drawing strength from positive feelings and gratitude—has inspired creative storytelling and role-playing within the Pokémon fan community, with many trainers building narratives around their female Indeedee as loyal, empathic companions. The species' appearance distinctly evokes nostalgic service industry aesthetics, making it visually memorable and immediately recognizable despite being a newer addition to the National Pokédex. Fan communities have embraced both forms equally, creating comparative discussions about competitive viability and aesthetic preferences that continue to generate interest in the species.
Where to Find Indeedee-female in Every Pokémon Game
Female Indeedee can be encountered in the wild throughout various Galar region locations in Pokémon Sword and Shield, with the Wild Area offering consistent opportunities for capture. The species maintains availability in subsequent generations, appearing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with accessible encounter rates in appropriate habitats. In Pokémon Sword and Shield specifically, female Indeedee can be found in the Wild Area with a 30 catch rate, making them moderately difficult to capture at full health but achievable for dedicated trainers employing status conditions or weakening tactics. Eggs can be obtained through breeding, leveraging the species' presence in the Fairy egg group to produce female Indeedee with desired natures and individual values through selective breeding programs. The species has appeared in various promotional distributions and Wild Area News events throughout its availability period, occasionally offering special movesets or guaranteed abilities unavailable through normal encounters. For trainers unable to find female Indeedee in their local Wild Area, breeding male Indeedee with compatible Fairy-group females produces a 50% chance of obtaining female offspring, providing an alternative acquisition method with predictable results.