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 5 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.
There are a slew of stories about villages that were destroyed by Hydreigon. It bites anything that moves.
The three heads take turns sinking their teeth into the opponent. Their attacks won’t slow until their target goes down.
Hydreigon Weakness
VulnerableHydreigon's Dark/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Fairy, Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Dragon moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Hydreigon to get Deino eggs using 60 partners from the Dragon egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Belch, Double Hit and 1 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
- U Turn
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
STAB runs through Outrage and Dragon Rush for the basics, but Hydreigon's real strength is the 14-type coverage spread. Normal and Flying hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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 DeinoMODERATERoaring-Sea CavesOverworldLv.60-6510%PostCaveAll WeatherHARDLake of OutrageGrassLv.50-522%PostWaterRaining
Step 2Catch or Evolve ZweilousHARDLake of OutrageGrassLv.50-522%PostWaterThunderstormCHALLENGINGLake of OutrageOverworldLv.55-582%PostWaterSandstormor evolve from Deino (Step 1)
Step 3Hydreigon ✓
Hydreigon already has 600 BST going for it, and Levitate pushes the competitive value even higher. A-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Watch for Togekiss (Fairy), Lapras (Ice), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Hydreigon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Togekiss is the most dangerous since Fairy moves deal 4x damage. Bug and Dragon-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
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