Hydreigon
Dark/Dragon-type, Generation 5. Ranked #27 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bite Brutal Swing 14.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move. Brutal Swing costs 33 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Hydreigon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 655
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,071 CP
Hydreigon moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite Best STAB | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Dragon Pulse STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Fly | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Brutal Swing Best STAB Elite | Dark | 65 | 33 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.97 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Brutal Swing | Dark | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Hydreigon runs Bite with Brutal Swing — 14.6 DPS and 323 TDO as a Dark-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Brutal Swing is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Hydreigon places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | #27 | C | 14.6 | 323 | Bite Brutal Swing |
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Hydreigon is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Hydreigon
Use Hydreigon against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Hydreigon
- Evolve from
- Zweilous · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Hydreigon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 93 | 3,133 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 93 | 3,392 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,035 | 2,123 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,532 | 2,641 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,035 | 2,123 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,539 | 1,605 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,035 | 2,123 |
Is Hydreigon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #27 as a Dark-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Hydreigon is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (256), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Hydreigon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 51 |
| Lv 2 | 160 |
| Lv 3 | 270 |
| Lv 4 | 379 |
| Lv 5 | 489 |
| Lv 6 | 598 |
| Lv 7 | 707 |
| Lv 8 | 817 |
| Lv 9 | 926 |
| Lv 10 | 1,036 |
| Lv 11 | 1,139 |
| Lv 12 | 1,243 |
| Lv 13 | 1,346 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,450 |
| Lv 15 | 1,553 |
| Lv 16 | 1,657 |
| Lv 17 | 1,760 |
| Lv 18 | 1,864 |
| Lv 19 | 1,968 |
| Lv 20 | 2,071 |
| Lv 21 | 2,175 |
| Lv 22 | 2,278 |
| Lv 23 | 2,382 |
| Lv 24 | 2,486 |
| Lv 25 | 2,589 |
| Lv 26 | 2,693 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,796 |
| Lv 28 | 2,900 |
| Lv 29 | 3,004 |
| Lv 30 | 3,107 |
| Lv 31 | 3,159 |
| Lv 32 | 3,211 |
| Lv 33 | 3,263 |
| Lv 34 | 3,314 |
| Lv 35 | 3,366 |
| Lv 36 | 3,418 |
| Lv 37 | 3,470 |
| Lv 38 | 3,521 |
| Lv 39 | 3,573 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,625 |
| Lv 41 | 3,671 |
| Lv 42 | 3,717 |
| Lv 43 | 3,764 |
| Lv 44 | 3,811 |
| Lv 45 | 3,858 |
| Lv 46 | 3,905 |
| Lv 47 | 3,953 |
| Lv 48 | 4,001 |
| Lv 49 | 4,050 |
| Lv 50 | 4,098 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0635
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 160.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0635_POKEMON_HYDREIGON
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Hydreigon in Pokemon GO?
Hydreigon's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Brutal Swing (charged), worth 14.6 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Hydreigon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Hydreigon takes super effective damage from Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice-type moves. It is double weak to Fairy (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Hydreigon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Hydreigon reaches 4,098 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,625 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Hydreigon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Hydreigon shows 2,071 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,589 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Hydreigon better than regular Hydreigon?
Shadow Hydreigon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Hydreigon in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Zweilous (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Hydreigon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Hydreigon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.