Pokemon Guide
Deerling is a Normal and Grass-type Pokemon known for its seasonal forms, flexible abilities and evolution into Sawsbuck. This guide covers Deerling’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and seasonal form information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Alternate Forms
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Deerling guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Deerling is a Normal and Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is known for having Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter forms that change its appearance based on season or location, depending on the game.
Competitive Overview
Deerling is usually more valuable as the first stage of the Sawsbuck evolution line than as a standalone competitive Pokemon. Its Normal and Grass typing gives it useful utility, but its low base stats make it fragile in most formats.
Deerling’s biggest strengths are abilities like Chlorophyll and Sap Sipper, along with Grass-type attacks and support moves. Its biggest issue is that it usually needs to evolve into Sawsbuck to become more threatening offensively.
Here are the key facts to know about Deerling, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Deerling
National Dex
#0585
Type
Normal / Grass
Species
Season Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
43.0 lbs / 19.5 kg
19.5 kg
Abilities
Chlorophyll, Sap Sipper, Serene Grace
Deerling has modest first-stage stats with useful Speed for an unevolved Pokemon. It is usually used for early-game utility, evolution into Sawsbuck or seasonal form collection.
Deerling can use Grass, Normal and support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Deerling’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A reliable special Grass-type attack for damaging Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
A physical Grass-type attack that gives Deerling direct same-type damage.
A strong Normal-type attack with recoil that can deal heavy damage.
A common physical Normal-type attack that fits Deerling’s early-game movepool.
A useful support move that drains the opponent’s HP over time.
A recovery move that helps Deerling restore HP during longer battles.
Coverage that helps Deerling hit Water and Flying-type Pokemon in games where it can learn the move.
A support move that lowers the opponent’s Attack and can help Deerling survive physical hits.
Deerling can use Grass, Normal and support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Deerling’s most useful and recognizable moves. Use the section below to view Deerling’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Deerling is a Normal and Grass-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances and a Ghost immunity, but it is weak to Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice-type attacks.
Type
Normal / Grass
Weaknesses
Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice
Resistances
Ground, Water, Grass and Electric
Immunity
Ghost
Deerling’s abilities support sun teams, Grass-type switch-ins and secondary-effect strategies depending on the game and format.
Doubles Deerling’s Speed in harsh sunlight. This can help Deerling move first on sun-based teams.
Boosts Deerling’s Attack when it is hit by a Grass-type move and makes it immune to that Grass-type damage.
Increases the chance of additional move effects happening. This is Deerling’s hidden ability.
Deerling evolves into Sawsbuck starting at Level 34. Both Deerling and Sawsbuck have Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter forms.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Deerling at Level 34
Deerling’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In games where it appears, Deerling may be found in the wild, transferred from another game or evolved into Sawsbuck at Level 34.
| Game | Where to Find Deerling |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Deerling |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Deerling |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Deerling |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Deerling had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Deerling |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Routes 6 and 7, and Dragonspiral Tower. |
 Pokemon White |
Routes 6 and 7, and Dragonspiral Tower. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Routes 6 and 7. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Routes 6 and 7. |
| Game | Where to Find Deerling |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Route 117. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Route 117. |
| Game | Where to Find Deerling |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Deerling |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Deerling |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Casseroya Lake, North Province Area One, East Province Area One, East Province Area Two, South Province Area One, South Province Area Four, South Province Area Five, West Province Area Two and West Province Area Three. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Casseroya Lake, North Province Area One, East Province Area One, East Province Area Two, South Province Area One, South Province Area Four, South Province Area Five, West Province Area Two and West Province Area Three. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Deerling |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Deerling has Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter forms. These forms change its appearance, while its core typing and evolution role stay the same across the line.
Category
Season Pokemon
Type
Normal / Grass
Forms
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter
Main Difference
Appearance
In Generation 5, the seasonal form reflected the in-game season. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the form is tied to the region where the game was loaded, with South, East, West and North Province areas corresponding to different forms.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Deerling. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Deerling is a Normal and Grass-type Pokemon.
Deerling is weak to Fighting, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice-type moves.
Deerling evolves into Sawsbuck starting at Level 34.
Deerling’s abilities are Chlorophyll, Sap Sipper and Serene Grace. Serene Grace is its hidden ability.
Deerling’s best moves often include Energy Ball, Seed Bomb, Double-Edge, Take Down, Leech Seed, Synthesis, Wild Charge and Charm.
Deerling can be useful during a playthrough, but it usually becomes much stronger after evolving into Sawsbuck.
Deerling can be found in several Generation 5, Generation 6 and Generation 9 games, with availability depending on the version.
Yes. Deerling has Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter forms that change its appearance.
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