Hydreigon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hydreigon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hydreigon
Hydreigon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Dragon typing. The best counter is Mega Gardevoir (Mega) with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 48.818 DPS.
Hydreigon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Hydreigon is weak to Fairy (double weak!), Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Electric-type moves as Hydreigon resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Hydreigon is Mega Gardevoir (48.818 DPS), Shadow Gardevoir (42.545 DPS), and Enamorus (Incarnate) (41.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Hydreigon: After defeating Hydreigon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2035 and 2123 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2532-2641 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hydreigon from raids will have exactly 2123 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Hydreigon?
The best counter for Hydreigon is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 48.818 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Gardevoir (42.545 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (41.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hydreigon?
Hydreigon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Hydreigon weak to?
Hydreigon is weak to Fairy (double weak), Bug, Dragon, Fighting, Ice-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Electric, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hydreigon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Hydreigon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Hydreigon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hydreigon from raids will have 2123 CP at level 20, or 2641 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2035. If you see 2123 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hydreigon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hydreigon is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Hydreigon?
For the best moveset for Hydreigon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hydreigon stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Hydreigon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hydreigon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (41.867 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (39.375 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Hydreigon in raids?
Weather boost information for Hydreigon is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.