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No. 0635

Hydreigon

Brutal Pokémon

Hydreigon
Official art
DarkDragon
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
160 kg 352.7 lbs
Base stat total
600 top 6%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
The three heads take turns sinking their teeth into the opponent. Their attacks won’t slow until their target goes down.
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Base stats

HP92152–199294–388
Atk10599–172193–339
Def9085–156166–306
SpA125117–194229–383
SpD9085–156166–306
Spe9892–165180–324
Total600Higher than 94% of all Pokémon
HP92Atk105Def90Spe98SpD90SpA125

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 98). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+165Max150No SP118Min106Scarf247Tailwind330

At max Speed, Hydreigon outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 165Hydreigon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 150Hydreigon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  17. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  18. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 118Hydreigon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy4×Bug2×Dragon2×Fighting2×Ice2×

Resists

Dark½×Electric½×Fire½×Ghost½×Grass½×Water½×

Immune to

Psychic0×
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteel

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Levitate

    Evades Ground moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#61 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (47.4%) · Levitate (100%) · Modest (67.5%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (58.8%)

Moves Dark Pulse, Draco Meteor, Earth Power, Snarl

Singles

#29 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 6 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (81.8%) · Levitate (100%) · Modest (75.4%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (77.9%)

Moves Dark Pulse, Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, U-turn

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

6.2% of teams · rank #30 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Levitate
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Dark Pulse
  2. Draco Meteor
  3. U-turn
  4. Flamethrower

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players5.89%
  • Rated 1500+5.96%
  • Rated 1630+6.2%
  • Rated 1760+8.87%

Usage by month

Apr 20266.2%

Moves

  • Dark Pulse97.6%
  • Draco Meteor95.7%
  • U-turn68.7%
  • Flamethrower55.5%
  • Flash Cannon23.3%
  • Earth Power18.9%
  • Fire Blast17.3%
  • Nasty Plot7%
  • Stealth Rock6.3%
  • Dragon Pulse3.5%

Items

  • Choice Scarf77.8%
  • Life Orb10.9%
  • Chople Berry2.5%
  • Focus Sash2.2%
  • Expert Belt2.1%
  • Leftovers1.5%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe69.4%
  • Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe13.6%
  • Timid 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe7.3%
  • Timid 2 Def / 32 SpA / 32 Spe1.8%
  • Modest 32 SpA / 2 SpD / 32 Spe1.7%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Replica Team codes

  • Golurk Trick Roomby Its_WDMichael · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    HattereneOranguruGolurkClefableHydreigonTorkoal
    HH3MF048VVSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

  1. #0633DeinoDarkDragon
    1. Level 50#0634ZweilousDarkDragon
      1. Level 64#0635HydreigonDarkDragon

Moves

Level up 20

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
1Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tri AttackHas a 20% chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.NormalSpec80100%10
12RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
16AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
20HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
24Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30
28SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
36Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
40Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
44Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
48Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
54Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
60Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
68OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
76Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 62

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15
TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category
Brutal Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Unova#141Updated Unova#275Mountain Kalos#144Galar#388Crown Tundra#138Paldea#372

  1. The three heads take turns sinking their teeth into the opponent. Their attacks won’t slow until their target goes down.

    Shield

  2. There are a slew of stories about villages that were destroyed by Hydreigon. It bites anything that moves.

    Sword

  3. It responds to movement by attacking. This scary, three-headed Pokémon devours everything in its path!

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  4. The heads on their arms do not have brains. They use all three heads to consume and destroy everything.

    White · X · Omega Ruby

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

    Black

Names around the world

Japanese
サザンドラ
Japanese (romaji)
Sazandora
Korean
삼삼드래
Chinese (Traditional)
三首惡龍
Chinese (Simplified)
三首恶龙
French
Trioxhydre
German
Trikephalo
Spanish
Hydreigon
Italian
Hydreigon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
35
Base experience
270
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Dragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Roaring-Sea CavesSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
Sword 5 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Y 1 area
  • Victory Road (unknown area 327)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Sky · Lv 59
X 1 area
  • Victory Road (unknown area 327)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Sky · Lv 59