Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Deino
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Deino is the Irate Pokémon — Dark and Dragon before Zweilous and Hydreigon. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Hydreigon — not a finished raid attacker. Dark/Dragon hits Ghost and other Dragons well; Fairy hits it for 4×, and Fighting, Bug, Ice, and Dragon punish it. Catch Deino from the wild, eggs, raids, or events, then evolve. Brutal Swing from Deino Community Day belongs on Hydreigon.
Say it: DY-no
Deino (#633) is a Dark / Dragon Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of Hydreigon. Trainers almost never power Deino for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Zweilous/Hydreigon (and Brutal Swing). Against Deino, lead with Fairy (best), or Fighting, Bug, Ice, or Dragon. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Deino is a Dark / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0633. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Deino. Keep high-IV or Shadow copies tagged for Hydreigon. Save Elite TMs for Hydreigon’s Brutal Swing. Shadow Deino is the same — evolve toward Shadow Hydreigon.
Type matchups
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Deino is your opponent, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 116
- Defense
- 93
- Stamina
- 141
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Recommended moves
Deino’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Hydreigon (Snarl + Brutal Swing / Dark Pulse) — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon damage
- Tackle · Standard
Normal filler
Charged
- Crunch · Standard
Dark nuke
- Dragon Pulse · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Body Slam · Standard
Normal / bait
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- tackle
- dragon breath
Charged
- dragon pulse
- crunch
- body slam
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #872 of 954 · CP 1200
Dragon Breath + Dragon Pulse
- Master League · rank #932 of 1023 · CP 1200
Dragon Breath + Dragon Pulse
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.