Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoenn | Route 117 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Dragonspiral Tower (zone 205) | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 31–32 |
| Unova | Dragonspiral Tower (zone 206) | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 30–32 |
| Unova | Route 6 | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 22–24 |
| Unova | Route 7 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Route 7 | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 26 |
| Sinnoh | Sendoff Spring | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Attack
- 40
- Sp. Defense
- 50
- Speed
- 75
Abilities · Chlorophyll / Sap Sipper
Hidden ability · Serene Grace
Evolution and forms
- Into Sawsbuck · Level 34
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Deerling
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
| 4 | Growl |
| 7 | Sand Attack |
| 10 | Double Kick |
| 13 | Leech Seed |
| 16 | Bullet Seed |
| 20 | Take Down |
| 24 | Zen Headbutt |
| 28 | Energy Ball |
| 32 | Charm |
| 37 | Double Edge |
| 42 | Solar Beam |