Stats & Training
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 responds to movement by attacking. This scary, three-headed Pokémon devours everything in its path!
It responds to movement by attacking. This scary, three-headed Pokémon devours everything in its path!
Hydreigon Weakness
Hydreigon's Dark/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Dragon. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Xatu builds →U Turn 2x27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Celebi builds →
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 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball24-28% Energy Ball18-21% Flamethrower27-31% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast22-26% Flamethrower18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Hydreigon View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt27-32% Flash Cannon49-57% Volt Switch21-25% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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.
Black 2 & White 2 Hydreigon Best Moveset
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
Hydreigon best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Draco Meteor and Outrage for the basics, but Hydreigon's real strength is the 13-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
How to Get Hydreigon in Black 2 & White 2
Hydreigon doesn't appear wild. Catch Deino instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 64 to get Hydreigon. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
Hydreigon Guide
In the Black 2 & White 2 meta, Hydreigon already has 600 BST going for it, and Levitate pushes the competitive value even higher. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Dark Pulse with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 98 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Black 2 & White 2, Hydreigon has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves