Zweilous
Dark/Dragon-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Hydreigon for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
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
- 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
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Zweilous is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Zweilous
How to get Zweilous
- Evolve from
- Deino · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Zweilous 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 | 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 |
Is Zweilous good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Zweilous has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (135 Defense / 176 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Zweilous 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 | 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 |
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 (fast) with Dark Pulse (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Zweilous's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Zweilous 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 Zweilous's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Zweilous reaches 2,079 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,839 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 Zweilous?
A perfect 15/15/15 Zweilous shows 1,051 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,313 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 Zweilous better than regular Zweilous?
Shadow Zweilous 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 Zweilous in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Deino (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Zweilous be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Zweilous 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.