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hydreigon
#635

Hydreigon

Brutal Pokémon

DarkDragon

This brutal Pokémon travels the skies on its six wings. Anything that moves seems like a foe to it, triggering its attack.

Base Stats

HP 92
Attack 105
Defense 90
Sp. Atk 125
Sp. Def 90
Speed 98
Total 600

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

zweilous Zweilous Lv. 50
hydreigon Hydreigon Lv. 64

Moves

Details

Category Brutal Pokémon
Height 1.8 m
Weight 160.0 kg
Base Exp 270
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 35
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat
Egg Groups Dragon

Sprites

hydreigon Front Front
hydreigon Back Back
hydreigon Front Shiny Front Shiny
hydreigon Back Shiny Back Shiny
hydreigon Official Art Official Art
hydreigon Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Timid
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Defog
Item
Dragonium Z / Dread Plate
Nature
Timid
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Taunt
Item
Life Orb / Dragonium Z
Nature
Timid
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Life Orb Attacker
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Timid
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252
Choice Specs
Item
Choice Specs
Nature
Timid
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Hydreigon is a premier special attacker in UU thanks to its exceptional power and respectable Speed tier. Its spammable STAB combination, great coverage, and access to a few different utility options allow it to viably run a plethora of sets, including Choice Scarf, utility sets with Defog, and a stallbreaking set that utilizes Taunt. Hydreigon also has respectable bulk for an offensive Pokemon, with resistances that allow it to easily take on Pokemon like Chandelure, Mega Houndoom, and Celebi. Moreover, its access to Defog allows it to function as a reliable offensive entry hazard remover that can clear hazards when it forces switches. However, Hydreigon's typing also provides it with weaknesses to common types in Bug, Fighting, and especially Fairy, which can at times limit its opportunities to switch in. Hydreigon is also weak to priority attacks like Mach Punch and Vacuum Wave, which can allow the likes of Infernape and Lucario to pick it off with some prior damage. Lastly, Hydreigon suffers from the presence of faster threats despite its decent Speed tier, meaning that Pokemon such as Latias, Cobalion, and Mega Beedrill can easily outrun non-Choice Scarf sets and force Hydreigon out.

Most Used Moves

U-turn
40.4%
Defog
30.8%

Most Used Items

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc