Hydreigon
Hydreigon is a Dark/Dragon type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Hydreigon is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon. In Generation 9, a Paradox Pokémon Iron Jugulis was discovered, which bears a striking resemblance to Hydreigon.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0635 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Dragon |
| Species | Brutal Pokémon |
| Height | 1.8 m (5′11″) |
| Weight | 160.0 kg (352.7 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Levitate |
| Local № | 0141 (Black/White) 0275 (Black 2/White 2) 0144 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0388 (Sword/Shield) 0372 (Scarlet/Violet) 0138 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 300 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 92 | 294 | 388 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 98 | 180 | 324 | |
| Total | 600 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Hydreigon changes
- In Generations 5-7, Hydreigon has a base experience yield of 270.
Pokédex entries
| Black | This brutal Pokémon travels the skies on its six wings. Anything that moves seems like a foe to it, triggering its attack. |
|---|---|
| White | The heads on their arms do not have brains. They use all three heads to consume and destroy everything. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It responds to movement by attacking. This scary, three-headed Pokémon devours everything in its path! |
| X Omega Ruby |
The heads on their arms do not have brains. They use all three heads to consume and destroy everything. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It responds to movement by attacking. This scary, three-headed Pokémon devours everything in its path! |
| Sword | There are a slew of stories about villages that were destroyed by Hydreigon. It bites anything that moves. |
| Shield | The three heads take turns sinking their teeth into the opponent. Their attacks won’t slow until their target goes down. |
| Scarlet | Only the central head has a brain. It is very intelligent, but it thinks only of destruction. |
| Violet | It’s said that Hydreigon grew ferocious because people in times long past loathed it, considering it to be evil incarnate and attacking it relentlessly. |
Moves learned by Hydreigon
Moves learnt by level up
Hydreigon does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Hydreigon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Hydreigon cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Hydreigon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
| 1 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 12 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 44 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 48 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 54 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| 60 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 68 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 76 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Hydreigon learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Hydreigon gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| Belch | Poison | 120 | 90 | |
| Double Hit | Normal | 35 | 90 | |
| Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Moves learnt by TM
Hydreigon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Hydreigon sprites
Where to find Hydreigon
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Evolve Deino/Zweilous |
|---|---|
| X Y |
Victory Road |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Deino/Zweilous |
| Sun Moon |
Evolve Deino/Zweilous |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Evolve Deino/Zweilous |
| Shield | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Hydreigon questions
- What is a good moveset for Hydreigon?
- Why did Max Quake hit my Hydreigon?
- Can I breed a female Hydreigon with a male Gyrados?
- Is this a legit Trading Card?
- What are good special moves I can teach my hydreigon?
- Steel Wing or Flash Cannon for Hydreigon?
- Haxorus or Hydreigon for battle with Cynthia on White?
- Zweilous and Hydreigon stat problems?
- Can I use a Pokémon with a move that is previously learned in older gens in Sword/Shield?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Hydreigon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | サザンドラ (Sazandora) |
| German | Trikephalo |
| French | Trioxhydre |
| Italian | Hydreigon |
| Spanish | Hydreigon |
| Korean | 삼삼드래 (samsamdeurae) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 三首恶龙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 三首惡龍 |
| English |
Brutal Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | きょうぼうポケモン |
| German | Brutal-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Brutal |
| Italian | Pokémon Brutale |
| Spanish | Pokémon Voraz |
| Korean | 난폭포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 凶暴宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 凶暴寶可夢 |
Name origin
- drei
- German for ‘three’
- hydra
- multi-headed serpent in Greek mythology
- dragon
- mythical fire-breathing creature


