Partner ideas
for Dedenne
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Dedenne: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (3)
Emolga
ElectricFlyingOn 24% of Dedenne's ranked teams
Immune to GroundDedenne resists its DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Wash Rotom
ElectricWaterOn 9% of Dedenne's ranked teams
Immune to Ground via LevitateDedenne resists its DischargeHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro Pump
Basculegion
WaterGhostOn 15% of Dedenne's ranked teams
Resists PoisonHits Ground super-effectively with Wave Crash
Plan partners (1)
Staraptor
NormalFlyingIntimidate softens physical hits on Dedenne
Dedenne's Charm can gift Mega Staraptor two Attack boosts through ContraryImmune to Ground
Spicy Tech (1)
Malamar
DarkPsychicContrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
Defensive glue (19)
Mawile
SteelFairyDedenne resists its Brutal Swing
Immune to PoisonHits Poison super-effectively with Psychic FangsHits Ground super-effectively with Ice BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Corviknight
FlyingSteelCovers its Poison and Ground weaknesses
also: Skarmory
Ampharos
ElectricSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Hits Poison super-effectively with Stomping TantrumHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchAdds long-game durability
Aerodactyl
RockFlyingCovers its Poison and Ground weaknesses
Gyarados
WaterFlyingCovers Poison and Ground offensively
Beedrill
BugPoisonDedenne resists its Brutal Swing
Resists PoisonHits Poison super-effectively with Drill RunHits Ground super-effectively with Giga Drain
Torterra
GrassGroundCovers Poison and Ground offensively
Forretress
BugSteelCovers Poison and Ground offensively
Gliscor
GroundFlyingCovers its Poison and Ground weaknesses
Hits Poison super-effectively with Earthquake
Frost Rotom
ElectricIceDedenne resists its Discharge
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Blizzard
Eelektross
ElectricDedenne resists its Discharge
Immune to Ground via LevitateHits Ground super-effectively with Giga Drain
Slowbrogalarian
PoisonPsychicCovers Poison and Ground offensively
Meganium
GrassCovers Poison and Ground offensively
Runerigus
GroundGhostHits Poison super-effectively with Earthquake
Stunfisk
GroundElectricDedenne resists its Discharge
Resists PoisonHits Poison super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ground super-effectively with Muddy Water
Hydreigon
DarkDragonHits Poison super-effectively with Earth Power
Mamoswine
IceGroundCovers Poison and Ground offensively
Swampert
WaterGroundCovers Poison and Ground offensively