#0702 · Generation VI
What Animal Is Dedenne Based On?
Dedenne most closely resembles the Hazel Dormouse.
Closest animal
Hazel DormouseConfidence
Reasonable animal match
How Dedenne compares to the real Hazel Dormouse
Dedenne's official category is the Antenna Pokémon. AnimalDex rates its resemblance to the Hazel Dormouse as a reasonable match, meaning the animal is clear but the design mixes in other traits. Dedenne is a small round rodent with whiskers it uses as antennae; its orange coat and tiny mouse-like body are closest to a hazel dormouse.
The comparison covers looks and behavior cues, not biology: Dedenne is a fictional Pokémon, while the Hazel Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) is a real animal. On AnimalDex the real Hazel Dormouse scores 18 for dominance, 24 for speed, 6 for size and 38 for intelligence, out of 100, so its strongest trait is intelligence.
Official category: Antenna Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.
Meet the real Hazel Dormouse
Muscardinus avellanarius
A small golden rodent of European woodland that spends much of the year in deep hibernation. From about October to April it lies curled in a nest on or under the ground, its body temperature falling close to that of the surrounding air.
How to recognize it
- Rich golden-orange fur with a paler cream throat
- Thick, fully furred tail about as long as the body
- Large, prominent black eyes
Real Hazel Dormouse facts
- Hazelnuts it has eaten carry a smooth round hole with tooth marks angled around the rim, a sign used in surveys.
- It lacks a caecum, the gut chamber many rodents use to ferment plant fibre, so it cannot digest tough leaves.
- Diet
- Feeds in the branches on whatever is in season: flowers and pollen in spring, insects such as caterpillars and aphids in summer, then berries and hazelnuts to build fat before winter.
- Lifespan
- Up to about five years in the wild, which is long for such a small rodent; many die in their first winter.
- Predators and threats
- Owls, weasels, domestic cats and, while it hibernates on the ground, foxes and badgers may take it. If grabbed by the tail, the skin can slip off and let it escape.
| Dominance | Speed | Size | Intelligence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/100 | 24/100 | 6/100 | 38/100 |
Dedenne animal FAQ
- What animal is Dedenne based on?
- Dedenne most closely resembles the Hazel Dormouse. Dedenne is a small round rodent with whiskers it uses as antennae; its orange coat and tiny mouse-like body are closest to a hazel dormouse.
- Is Dedenne a real animal?
- No. Dedenne is a fictional Pokémon. Its closest real counterpart is the Hazel Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius), which AnimalDex covers with real field-guide facts.
- What is the real Hazel Dormouse like?
- A small golden rodent of European woodland that spends much of the year in deep hibernation. From about October to April it lies curled in a nest on or under the ground, its body temperature falling close to that of the surrounding air.
- Which other Pokémon are based on the Hazel Dormouse?
- AnimalDex also pairs Pawmi, Pawmo and Pawmot with the Hazel Dormouse.