#0634 DarkDragon

Zweilous

Dark/Dragon-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Hydreigon for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 5 · Unova Boosted in Fog, Windy
Check IVs
Max CP
2,079
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 1,839
Attack
159
Defense
135
Stamina
176
Zweilous Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Highest damage
Bite Dark Pulse

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Dark Pulse costs 50 energy for 80 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Zweilous takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 159
Defense 135
Stamina 176
Stat total
470
Buddy distance
5.0 km per candy
Second charged move
75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20
1,051 CP

Zweilous moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Bite Best STAB Dark 6 4 0.5s 12 8
Dragon Breath STAB Dragon 6 4 0.5s 12 8

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Body Slam Normal 50 33 2.0s 25 1.52
Dark Pulse Best STAB Dark 80 50 3.0s 26.7 1.60
Dragon Pulse STAB Dragon 90 50 3.5s 25.7 1.80
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).

Evolution

Deino
Deino 25 Candy
Zweilous
Zweilous 100 Candy
Hydreigon
Hydreigon

Family

Deino
Deino
Zweilous
Zweilous This page
Hydreigon
Hydreigon
Shadow forms Shadow Deino Shadow Zweilous Shadow Hydreigon

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Zweilous is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Zweilous

1
Mega Gardevoir
Mega GardevoirMega CharmDazzling Gleam 67.9DPS 1,735TDO 2
Shadow Gardevoir
Shadow GardevoirShadow CharmDazzling Gleam 59.0DPS 1,070TDO 3
Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Incarnate) Fairy WindDazzling Gleam 58.1DPS 1,114TDO 4
Mega Alakazam
Mega AlakazamMega CounterDazzling Gleam 55.1DPS 1,099TDO 5
Eternatus
Eternatus Dragon Tail482 54.5DPS 1,852TDO 6
Zacian (Crowned sword)
Zacian (Crowned sword) Metal ClawPlay Rough 53.9DPS 1,638TDO
Counters carrying Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice moves deal the most damage.

How to get Zweilous

Evolve from
Deino · 25 Candy
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Zweilous arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 44 1,589
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 44 1,721
Raid Catch Lv 20 1,015 1,077
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 1,262 1,340
Egg Hatch Lv 20 1,015 1,077
Research Encounter Lv 15 767 814
GO Battle League Lv 20 1,015 1,077

Zweilous in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Deino Community Day Classic 16 May 2026 Featured shiny Yes

Is Zweilous good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Zweilous has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 26
Lv 2 81
Lv 3 137
Lv 4 192
Lv 5 248
Lv 6 303
Lv 7 359
Lv 8 414
Lv 9 470
Lv 10 525
Lv 11 578
Lv 12 630
Lv 13 683
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 735
Lv 15 788
Lv 16 840
Lv 17 893
Lv 18 946
Lv 19 998
Lv 20 1,051
Lv 21 1,103
Lv 22 1,156
Lv 23 1,208
Lv 24 1,261
Lv 25 1,313
Lv 26 1,366
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 1,419
Lv 28 1,471
Lv 29 1,524
Lv 30 1,576
Lv 31 1,603
Lv 32 1,629
Lv 33 1,655
Lv 34 1,681
Lv 35 1,708
Lv 36 1,734
Lv 37 1,760
Lv 38 1,786
Lv 39 1,813
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 1,839
Lv 41 1,862
Lv 42 1,886
Lv 43 1,909
Lv 44 1,933
Lv 45 1,957
Lv 46 1,981
Lv 47 2,006
Lv 48 2,030
Lv 49 2,054
Lv 50 2,079

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0634
Height
1.40 m
Weight
50.00 kg
Buddy size
Big
Candy to evolve
25
Family forms
6 released forms
Game ID
V0634_POKEMON_ZWEILOUS

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Zweilous in Pokemon GO?

Zweilous's best moveset is Bite with Dark Pulse. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Zweilous's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Zweilous takes super effective damage from Fairy, Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice. Fairy is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water. Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Zweilous's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Zweilous reaches 2,079 CP at level 50 and 1,839 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Zweilous?

A 15/15/15 Zweilous shows 1,051 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,313 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 788 CP.

How do you get Zweilous in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Deino (25 Candy). Its most recent event was Deino Community Day Classic (May 2026).

Can Zweilous be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Zweilous is in the game. It could be shiny in Deino Community Day Classic (May 2026).

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