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Deerling is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Normal/Grass Pokémon that made its first appearance in the fifth Pokémon generation in the Black and White games. It has different forms based on the seasons. It evolves into Sawsbuck starting at level 34.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Deerling is a Pokémon that resembles a fallow deer fawn. The upper side of its body is pink in the spring, green in the summer, orange in the autumn, and brown in the winter. Deerling has a yellow patterned rim, and its underside is peach. It sports a yellow floral tuft on its head, and similar yellow coloration on the insides of its tapering ears. The tips of its limbs are colored black and its pink tail is small.

It can change in appearance with the changing of the seasons. If it senses animosity, it hides in tall grass. It moves in herds as it is timid around humans. It dwells in sparsely populated areas, away from humans. It is herbivorous. Despite their innocent and adorable appearance, Deerling are considered pests by farmers, as they tend to eat all of their plant shoots. Because of this, and because Lycanroc is a natural enemy of Deerling, farmers often use Lycanroc to guard their fields from Deerling.

Appearances[]

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Deerling is one of the students at Serene Village School. She often speaks what is on her mind and has a short temper but is good friends with Goomy and Espurr.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black The color and scent of their fur changes to match the mountain grass. When they sense hostility, they hide in the grass.
Pokémon White The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon's fur. People use it to mark the seasons.
Pokémon Black 2 Their coloring changes according to the seasons and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well.
Pokémon White 2 Their coloring changes according to the seasons and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Their coloring changes according to the seasons and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well.
Pokémon Y The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon's fur. People use it to mark the seasons.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Their coloring changes according to the seasons and can be slightly affected by the temperature and humidity as well.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire The turning of the seasons changes the color and scent of this Pokémon's fur. People use it to mark the seasons.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet Deerling have different scents depending on the season. In early spring, these Pokémon give off a delicate, sweet, and calming scent.
Pokémon Violet Despite Deerling's adorable appearance, farmers consider it a nuisance since it loves plant shoots and will eat them all up.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Routes 6 and 7, Dragonspiral Tower
Pokémon White
Routes 6 and 7, Dragonspiral Tower
Pokémon Black 2
Routes 6 and 7
Received from a Scientist on Route 6
Pokémon White 2
Routes 6 and 7
Received from a Scientist on Route 6
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Breed Sawsbuck (Spring Form)
Pokémon Bank (Summer/Autumn/Winter Forms)
Pokémon Y
Breed Sawsbuck (Spring Form)
Pokémon Bank (Summer/Autumn/Winter Forms)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Route 117 (hidden Pokémon) (Spring Form)
Pokémon Bank (Summer/Autumn/Winter Forms)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Route 117 (hidden Pokémon) (Spring Form)
Pokémon Bank (Summer/Autumn/Winter Forms)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
South Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five (Spring Form)
East Province: Area One, Area Two (Summer Form)
West Province: Area Two, Area Three (Autumn Form)
North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain (Winter Form)
Pokémon Violet
South Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five (Spring Form)
East Province: Area One, Area Two (Summer Form)
West Province: Area Two, Area Three (Autumn Form)
North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain (Winter Form)


Evolution/Form change[]

Spring form[]

Deerling
Reach level 34.
Sawsbuck
PKMN585 PKMN586

Summer form[]

Deerling
Reach level 34.
Sawsbuck
PKMNSV585-Sum PKMNSV586-Sum

Autumn form[]

Deerling
Reach level 34.
Sawsbuck
PKMNSV585-Aut PKMNSV586-Aut

Winter form[]

Deerling
Reach level 34.
Sawsbuck
PKMNSV585-Win PKMNSV586-Win


Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 60
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 75
Total 56

Moveset[]

Main article: Deerling/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Scarlet Violet
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Scarlet Violet
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Scarlet Violet
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia[]

  • Deerling's Autumn Form has, to date, only ever been released as a Pokémon card once; because this card was never released outside of Japan, Autumn Form Deerling has never appeared in the International Pokémon Trading Card Game.
  • Deerling's Winter Form is its only form that has not appeared in the anime yet.
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