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Decidueye VGC Builds & Stats

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Decidueye

Decidueye

GRASSGHOST
HP
78
Atk
107
Def
75
SpA
100
SpD
100
Spe
70
Forms / Variants
Decidueye HisuiDecidueye Hisui

Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • FIRE2x
  • FLYING2x
  • GHOST2x
  • ICE2x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Spirit ShackleGHOSTPhysical18.3%
  2. Leaf BladeGRASSPhysical17.3%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus13.6%
  4. TailwindFLYINGStatus10.2%

Best Ability / Item

Long ReachFocus SashFocus Sash
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Spirit Shackle

    GHOPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from fleeing.

    18.32%
  • #2

    Leaf Blade

    GRAPhysical90 BP

    The user handles a sharp leaf like a sword and cuts the target to inflict damage. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    17.25%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    13.63%
  • #4

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    10.24%
  • #5

    Sucker Punch

    DARPhysical70 BP

    This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

    5.07%
  • #6

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    3.41%
  • #7

    Haze

    ICEStatus

    The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

    2.85%
  • #8

    Brave Bird

    FLYPhysical120 BP

    The user tucks in its wings and charges at a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

    2.68%
  • #9

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    2.54%
  • #10

    Shadow Sneak

    GHOPhysical40 BP

    The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

    2.38%
  • #11

    Other

    21.63%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    8.57%
  • #2

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    7.97%
  • #3

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/15/17

    7.49%
  • #4

    Jolly 32/0/2/0/0/32

    5.54%
  • #5

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    5.45%
  • #6

    Adamant 1/29/25/0/0/11

    3.75%
  • #7

    Jolly 4/32/0/0/0/30

    2.92%
  • #8

    Careful 32/2/0/0/32/0

    2.77%
  • #9

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    2.69%
  • #10

    Timid 32/0/0/2/0/32

    2.33%
  • #11

    Other

    50.52%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Long Reach

    The Pokémon uses its moves without making contact with the target.

    82.23%
  • #2

    Overgrow

    Powers up Grass-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

    17.77%

Top Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    21.79%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    15.71%
  • #3
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    10.74%
  • #4
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    8.58%
  • #5
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    8.35%
  • #6
    Scope Lens

    Scope Lens

    Held: Raises the holder’s critical hit ratio by one stage.

    7.39%
  • #7
    Occa Berry

    Occa Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fire-type attack to halve the damage.

    6.47%
  • #8
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    Held: Holder has a 3/16 (18.75%) chance to move first.

    4.39%
  • #9
    Spell Tag

    Spell Tag

    Held: Ghost-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    3.98%
  • #10
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    3.69%
  • #11

    Other

    8.91%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.08%
  • #2
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.72%
  • #3
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.06%
  • #4
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.73%
  • #5
    HattereneHatterene
    PSYFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.62%
  • #6
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.93%
  • #7
    MiloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    3.84%
  • #8
    Alakazam-MegaAlakazam-Mega
    PSY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.34%
  • #9
    Tyranitar-MegaTyranitar-Mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.76%
  • #10
    CeruledgeCeruledge
    FIRGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.75%
  • #11

    Other

    57.17%

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How to use Decidueye in the current VGC format?

**To use Decidueye effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Grass/Ghost type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Decidueye appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Decidueye fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Long Reach, Focus Sash and Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0. Its frequent moves include Spirit Shackle, Leaf Blade, Protect, Tailwind, Sucker Punch, and U-turn. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Decidueye has important weaknesses to dark 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ghost 2x, ice 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Farigiraf, Whimsicott, Sneasler, Incineroar, and Hatterene appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Decidueye. Open the Decidueye teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Decidueye with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Decidueye in VGC

What is the best moveset for Decidueye?

The best moveset for Decidueye in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Spirit Shackle, Leaf Blade, Protect, Tailwind.

How to counter Decidueye in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Decidueye can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, fire 2x, flying 2x, ghost 2x, ice 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Decidueye?

The best item for Decidueye is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Decidueye come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon