This guide details how to obtain and utilize the powerful Dark/Dragon-type Pokémon Hydreigon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Hydreigon, a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, boasts impressive stats and is a valuable asset to any team. However, its evolutionary line (Deino and Zweilous) is exclusive to Pokémon Scarlet.
Acquiring Deino:
Deino and its evolutions are found in specific locations within Pokémon Scarlet:
- Wild Encounters: Alfornada Cavern, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain, Area Zero, and North Province (Area Two). Note that Alfornada Cavern and Dalizapa Passage require Koraidon's high jump ability. Levels range from 35-40 in these locations.
- Tera Raids: 3-star raids (post-3 gym badges) offer Deino with varied Tera Types and a chance for its Hidden Ability. Zweilous appears in 4-star raids, and Hydreigon in 5/6-star raids.
Obtaining Deino in Pokémon Violet:
Since Deino is Scarlet-exclusive, acquiring it in Violet requires trading or transferring via Pokémon HOME:
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Trading: Utilize the Union Circle (requires Nintendo Switch Online).
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Pokémon HOME: Transfer Deino from Pokémon Sword/Shield, Pokémon GO, or Pokémon Scarlet to your Pokémon Violet game. Instructions:
- Move Deino to your HOME Basic Box.
- Open Pokémon Violet in HOME and transfer Deino to a PC Box.
Evolution:
- Deino evolves into Zweilous at level 50.
- Zweilous evolves into Hydreigon at level 64.
Exp. Candy L and XL are recommended for faster leveling. Auto-battling is also an efficient method.
Hydreigon's Strengths and Weaknesses:
Hydreigon's base stat total is 600, with high Special Attack and Attack, and good Speed. A Timid or Jolly nature is recommended.
| Stat | Base Stat |
|---|---|
| HP | 92 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Sp. Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 98 |
| Total | 600 |
Type Effectiveness:
- Super Effective Against: Dragon, Ghost, Psychic
- Weaknesses: Fairy (4x), Fighting, Bug, Dragon, Ice
- Resistances: Grass, Water, Fire, Electric, Ghost, Dark
- Immunities: Ground, Psychic
Terastallizing mitigates the 4x Fairy weakness. Offensively, consider Tera Types that provide STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus). Hydreigon's moveset allows for both physical and special attack strategies. Flash Cannon (via TM) is crucial to counter Fairy-type threats. Other recommended moves include Nasty Plot, Dragon Pulse (or Draco Meteor), and Dark Pulse.
