Everything about Hydreigon's stat line is built to win. 125 base Sp. Atk leads the way, and even its worst stat (90 Defense) isn't a real liability. Psychic moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. Part of the Gen 5 roster.
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.
This brutal Pokémon travels the skies on its six wings. Anything that moves seems like a foe to it, triggering its attack.
The heads on their arms do not have brains. They use all three heads to consume and destroy everything.
Hydreigon Weakness
GoodHydreigon's Dark/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Dragon moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
The three-stage chain from Deino through Zweilous ends here at Hydreigon. Want more? Breed for Deino eggs. A decent partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Deino pushed Hydreigon to 600 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +80.
How to Evolve
Breed with Hydreigon to get Deino eggs using 39 partners from the Dragon egg group. Notable egg moves include Assurance, Astonish, Dark Pulse and 7 more.
Hydreigon's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Dark Pulse is the go-to spam option, with Fire coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Hydreigon Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
STAB runs through Draco Meteor and Outrage for the basics, but Hydreigon's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Normal and Flying hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Can't catch Hydreigon directly. Start with Deino at decent rates 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 Black & White
To get Hydreigon, start by catching Deino through walking encounters at Lv. 38-39. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Hydreigon already has 600 BST going for it, and Levitate pushes the competitive value even higher. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Hydreigon gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Hydreigon is a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 98 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Hydreigon appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A