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Hydreigon

Hydreigon

DARKDRAGON
HP
92
Atk
105
Def
90
SpA
125
SpD
90
Spe
98

Weaknesses

  • FAIRY4x
  • BUG2x
  • DRAGON2x
  • FIGHTING2x
  • ICE2x

Best Nature

Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Dark PulseDARKSpecial24.6%
  2. Draco MeteorDRAGONSpecial24.2%
  3. SnarlDARKSpecial17.0%
  4. Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial13.5%

Best Ability / Item

LevitateChoice ScarfChoice Scarf
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Dark Pulse

    DARSpecial80 BP

    The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

    24.56%
  • #2

    Draco Meteor

    DRASpecial130 BP

    Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

    24.23%
  • #3

    Snarl

    DARSpecial55 BP

    The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

    17.03%
  • #4

    Earth Power

    GROSpecial90 BP

    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    13.50%
  • #5

    Heat Wave

    FIRSpecial95 BP

    The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.

    6.68%
  • #6

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    6.56%
  • #7

    Flamethrower

    FIRSpecial90 BP

    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    3.15%
  • #8

    Tailwind

    FLYStatus

    The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that boosts the Speed stats of itself and its allies for four turns.

    1.74%
  • #9

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    1.46%
  • #10

    Dragon Pulse

    DRASpecial85 BP

    The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.

    1.10%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    32.14%
  • #2

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    22.05%
  • #3

    Modest 8/0/1/25/0/32

    12.48%
  • #4

    Modest 8/0/0/32/0/26

    2.33%
  • #5

    Modest 4/0/3/32/0/27

    1.56%
  • #6

    Modest 0/0/0/32/2/32

    0.91%
  • #7

    Modest 32/0/0/32/0/2

    0.66%
  • #8

    Modest 4/0/0/30/0/32

    0.57%
  • #9

    Modest 3/0/0/32/0/31

    0.55%
  • #10

    Modest 0/0/2/32/0/32

    0.52%
  • #11

    Other

    26.23%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Levitate

    By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    73.16%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    13.06%
  • #3
    Haban Berry

    Haban Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Dragon-type attack to halve the damage.

    4.08%
  • #4
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    3.78%
  • #5
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.

    1.63%
  • #6
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    1.12%
  • #7
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fairy-type attack to halve the damage.

    0.92%
  • #8
    Scope Lens

    Scope Lens

    Held: Raises the holder’s critical hit ratio by one stage.

    0.92%
  • #9
    Black Glasses

    Black Glasses

    Held: Dark-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    0.71%
  • #10
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Held: Resets all lowered stats to normal at end of turn. Consumed after use.

    0.61%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    12.94%
  • #2
    metagross-megaMetagross-mega
    STEPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    12.80%
  • #3
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    12.38%
  • #4
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    12.05%
  • #5
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.96%
  • #6
    toxapexToxapex
    POIWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    9.55%
  • #7
    whimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.85%
  • #8
    tyranitar-megaTyranitar-mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.20%
  • #9
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.64%
  • #10
    grimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.64%

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Froslass MegaKingambitSneaslerHydreigonWhimsicottArcanine-Hisui
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ExcadrillTyranitar MegaFarigirafSylveonCharizard Mega YHydreigon
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Meta Discussion

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How to use Hydreigon in the current VGC format?

**To use Hydreigon effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Dark/Dragon type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Hydreigon appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Hydreigon fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Levitate, Choice Scarf and Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32. Its frequent moves include Dark Pulse, Draco Meteor, Snarl, Earth Power, Heat Wave, and Protect. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Hydreigon has important weaknesses to fairy 4x, bug 2x, dragon 2x, fighting 2x, ice 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as charizard-mega-y, metagross-mega, sneasler, incineroar, and garchomp appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Hydreigon. Open the Hydreigon teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Hydreigon with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hydreigon in VGC

What is the best moveset for Hydreigon?

The best moveset for Hydreigon in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Dark Pulse, Draco Meteor, Snarl, Earth Power.

How to counter Hydreigon in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Hydreigon can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 4x, bug 2x, dragon 2x, fighting 2x, ice 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Hydreigon?

The best item for Hydreigon is typically Choice Scarf, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Hydreigon come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon