Zweilous Best Moveset
85 Attack at 58 Speed on Dark/Dragon with AbilityHustle boosting Attack 50% at accuracy cost. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk. The moveset runs Hustle-boosted physical TermStab that hits hard when it connects. One evolution from Hydreigon where the ability changes to AbilityLevitate and the stats shift to special dominance.
Zweilous saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Zweilous's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Zweilous best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Wall Moveset
- Crunch
- Roar
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Zweilous saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Zweilous maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Ice Fang
- Aqua Tail
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Zweilous saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Zweilous maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Crunch
- Outrage
- Superpower
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Zweilous saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Zweilous maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Leftovers, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Crunch
- Body Slam
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Zweilous saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Zweilous maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hustle with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Crunch
- Outrage
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Zweilous Weakness
Type-wise, Zweilous takes extra damage from Fairy, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Dragon. Watch out for Fairy attacks, those deal 4x damage. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| 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 Zweilous Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Zweilous
Kyurem can KO Zweilous with Draco Meteor (109-128%). Togekiss threatens a KO with Dazzling Gleam (127-150%). Conkeldurr deals 74-87% with Drain Punch.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zweilous View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x17-20% Draco Meteor 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zweilous View Togekiss builds →Air Slash30-35% Dazzling Gleam 4x127-150%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zweilous View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x74-87% Mach Punch 2x39-47% Knock Off11-13% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Zweilous View Garchomp builds →Earthquake42-50% | ||
Evolution
Partway through Deino's chain. Zweilous still has another evolution ahead before reaching Hydreigon. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 180 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Zweilous to get Deino eggs using 72 partners from the Dragon egg group.
Shiny Zweilous
Same blue-to-green treatment, doubled across two heads. Zweilous looks fine in green, though it's not the kind of shiny that turns heads on its own.
Shiny Zweilous 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 Zweilous
Moderate rates for Zweilous across 9 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Zweilous in SV
The path to Zweilous 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 2Zweilous ✓The 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 3Evolve into HydreigonBREEDINGAvailableStart a picnic with two compatible Pokemon in your party, then check the picnic basket to receive a Deino egg.
To plan your throws, open the Scarlet & Violet catch rate calculator with Zweilous preloaded.
Low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots for Zweilous. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Zweilous in SwSh
The path to Zweilous starts with Deino at Lv. 50-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch DeinoRoaring-Sea CavesLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 10%All WeatherLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 2%Raining
- Step 2Zweilous ✓Lake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 2%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 2%Sandstormor evolve from Deino (Step 1)
- Step 3Evolve into HydreigonBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Deino egg.
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Zweilous preloaded.
No wild encounters for Zweilous in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Deino over from Black & White, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sun & Moon and evolve it into Zweilous, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Zweilous 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 · West Province (Area One). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Zweilous ✓
Step 3Evolve into Hydreigon
Can't catch Zweilous directly. Start with Deino in the wild from the locations below, then evolve at level 64. The 3-stage chain from Deino to Zweilous is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Zweilous in SM
Base Stats
Attack and HP carry most of Zweilous's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The two heads have different likes and dislikes. Because the heads fight with each other, Zweilous gets stronger without needing to rely on others.
Zweilous Guide
You can run Zweilous through the first few routes without issues. 420 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Hydreigon as fast as you can.
Zweilous plays as a balanced. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully. Crunch is the primary attack.
Adamant is the go-to nature for Zweilous. That's +Attack / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD EVs. Fits the balanced role.
Zweilous pairs best with Chesnaught, Gengar, and Jirachi. Chesnaught has Good synergy and covers what Zweilous can't handle on its own.
Game Availability
Zweilous joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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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