Hydreigon Best Moveset
125 Sp. Atk at 98 Speed on Dark/Dragon with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureTimid runs special dual TermStab that covers most matchups for at least neutral damage. The moveset outspeeds defensive targets and fires special Dark and Dragon coverage backed by real bulk at 92/90/90. B-Tier as a fast special attacker with three immunities.
Dark/Dragon with 125 Sp. Atk and Levitate in Gen V (Black & White). No Ground weakness, Draco Meteor nuked switch-ins, and Dark Pulse hit everything else. Top tier on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Hydreigon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Fairy-type destroyed Hydreigon in Gen VI (X & Y). Dragon immunity plus super-effective Fairy STAB meant the new type countered both of its STABs simultaneously. Immediate collapse.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Flash Cannon
Recommended Teammates
98 Speed was too slow to outrun Fairy threats in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), and Dark/Dragon was now a defensive liability. Two gens below the top after the Fairy introduction.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Choice Specs Hydreigon still hit hard in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield) but couldn't stay on the field against the Fairy-types infesting every team. Three gens of decline.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Dark/Dragon's once-elite coverage was now a weakness magnet in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Stuck between tiers in a Fairy-saturated format. Four gens since the top.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Flash Cannon
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Hydreigon Weakness
Hydreigon's Dark/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Fairy, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Dragon. Fairy hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fairy |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Hydreigon Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Hydreigon
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-7% Scald5-6% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin10-11% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball16-19% Energy Ball18-21% Flamethrower18-21% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonpuppeteer ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Pecharunt builds →Shadow Ball9-10% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityHeatproof ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball11-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Moltres builds →Flamethrower13-15% U Turn 2x31-36% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake27-32% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Volcanion builds →Flamethrower27-32% Sludge Bomb54-64% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Quagsire builds →Earthquake21-25% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Pelipper builds →Hurricane26-30% U Turn 2x20-24% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeat Rock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
The three-stage chain from Deino through Zweilous ends here at Hydreigon. Want more? Breed for Deino eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Deino pushed Hydreigon to 600 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +80. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Hydreigon to get Deino eggs using 72 partners from the Dragon egg group.
Shiny Hydreigon
Green and olive tones replace the signature dark blue, and the community can't agree on whether it's great or terrible. Personally? It's decent. The olive is unusual enough to stand out, but it doesn't match Hydreigon's menace the way the original blue does.
Shiny Hydreigon Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Hydreigon
Hydreigon doesn't appear wild. Catch Deino instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 64 to get Hydreigon. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Hydreigon in SV
The path to Hydreigon starts with Deino at Lv. 36-54 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DeinoEast Province (Area One) - CaveLv.36-54OverworldScarletRate 15%East Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.36-54OverworldScarletRate 15%Glaseado MountainLv.36-54OverworldRate 15%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.36-54OverworldScarletRate 15%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.36-54OverworldScarletRate 15%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.36-54OverworldScarletRate 15%South Province (Area Six) - CaveLv.36-54OverworldScarletRate 15%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.36-54OverworldScarletRate 15%West Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.36-54OverworldScarletRate 15%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.36-54OverworldScarletRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve ZweilousThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.50-64OverworldScarletRate 6%East Province (Area One) - CaveLv.50-64OverworldScarletRate 3%Glaseado MountainLv.50-64OverworldRate 3%North Province (Area One) - CaveLv.50-64OverworldScarletRate 3%North Province (Area Three) - CaveLv.50-64OverworldScarletRate 3%North Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.50-64OverworldScarletRate 3%West Province (Area One) - CaveLv.50-64OverworldScarletRate 3%West Province (Area Two) - CaveLv.50-64OverworldScarletRate 3%or evolve from Deino (Step 1)
Step 3Hydreigon ✓BREEDINGAvailableStart a picnic with two compatible Pokemon in your party, then check the picnic basket to receive a Deino egg.
No wild encounters for Hydreigon. The 3-stage chain runs through Deino, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 64 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Hydreigon in SwSh
Deino is your first catch on the way to Hydreigon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-65 across 4 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch DeinoRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 10%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 2%Raining
- Step 2Catch or Evolve ZweilousLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 2%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 2%Sandstormor evolve from Deino (Step 1)
- Step 3Hydreigon ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Deino egg.
No wild encounters for Hydreigon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Deino over from Black & White, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sun & Moon and evolve it into Hydreigon, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Hydreigon in USUM
Step 1Obtain DeinoCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Ten Carat Hill · Island Scan; Tuesday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Victory Road. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Meteor Falls · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Roaring-Sea Caves · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · East Province (Area One). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Zweilous
Step 3Hydreigon ✓
Can't catch Hydreigon directly. Start with Deino in the wild from the locations below, then evolve at level 64. The 3-stage chain from Deino to Hydreigon is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Hydreigon in SM
- Step 2Evolve into ZweilousBREEDINGAvailableLeave Hydreigon with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Deino egg.
- Step 3Hydreigon ✓
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Hydreigon's Sp. Atk does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It’s said that Hydreigon grew ferocious because people in times long past loathed it, considering it to be evil incarnate and attacking it relentlessly.
Hydreigon Event Distributions
Hydreigon has seen a few separate Mystery Gift events rather than a steady stream of them.
Carlita's Hydreigon GiftNov 2011BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Always shiny
Team Plasma Ghetsis's HydreigonOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Hydreigon Guide
Use Hydreigon as a wallbreaker. Splits damage between physical and special. Speed is middling,
Build your team around Landorus Therian and Zamazenta. These have the highest co-usage rates with Hydreigon in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Timid on Hydreigon. +Speed is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Hydreigon has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Hydreigon has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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