Competitive Information for Hydreigon [Sword/Shield]
Dark / Dragon
Abilities:
Note: Pokemon with the Levitate ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Hydreigon? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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Hydreigon is a phenomenal Dark and Dragon-typed Pokemon. Hydreigon are common Pokemon to see in the SS metagame. Hydreigon is typically seen in the UU tier (Underused). Hydreigon is weak to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, and Ice-typed attacks.
Item: Chople Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Earth Power
- Dark Pulse / Snarl
- Protect / Hyper Voice
Special Sweeper Hydreigon (Popular/Trending)
Hydreigon is an interesting Special Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Hydreigon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Hydreigon is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Hydreigon unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Hydreigon this turn).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Breaking Swipe
- Superpower
- Throat Chop / Crunch
- Earthquake
Physical Sweeper Hydreigon (Levitate)
Hydreigon is popular Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Hydreigon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Levitate, Hydreigon is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Hydreigon unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Breaking Swipe is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (100% chance to lower the foes attack by 1 stage).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Hydreigon's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Throat Chop is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
♦ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
Item: Throat Spray / Eject Pack
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower / Heat Wave
- Hyper Voice / Tri Attack
Special Sweeper Hydreigon (Levitate)
Hydreigon is a sensational Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice) and boosts Hydreigon's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Levitate, Hydreigon is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Hydreigon unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
♦ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Dragon Pulse
- Dark Pulse
- Surf
- Flamethrower
Hydreigon Special Sweeper (Subway Lead Hydreigon)
Hydreigon is a notable Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Hydreigon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Hydreigon is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Hydreigon unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. My friend used this in the lead at the Subway, and won! Since then it has been my lead, and I am not sorry for it! A big thanks!
Remember Dark Pulse is Egg move, I used a gen 4 Gyarados.
♦ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive).
♦ Flamethrower is a special 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
Item: Expert Belt
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Focus Blast
- Dark Pulse
- Fire Blast
Hydreigon Special Sweeper (Expert Hydreigon)
Hydreigon is a decent Special Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Hydreigon's super effective moves by 20%. With Levitate, Hydreigon is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Hydreigon unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. Hydreigon is a powerhouse that shouldn't be messed with. It can take almost any opponent down pretty quickly Draco Meteor is my main STAB here, but due to the fact that it reduces my Sp.Attack by a whole -2 it can cripple me badly, which is why I would throw that on the back burner and use it when I just don't have a choice. So out pops Dark Pulse, my secondary STAB but nonetheless still powerful. Fire Blast and Focus Blast provide extra cover here allowing Hydreigon to not have to use Draco Meteor too much.
♦ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Fire Blast is a special 110-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
Item: Life Orb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 250 Hp / 250 SpA / 8 Spe
Moveset:
- Charge Beam / Draco Meteor
- Focus Blast / Dragon Pulse
- Hyper Voice
- Fire Blast
Hydreigon Special Tank (3 Heads Are Better*)
Hydreigon is a marvelous Special Tank. It's designed to take a good amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Hydreigon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Hydreigon is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Hydreigon unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Hydreigon's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Fire Blast is a special 110-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Hydreigon? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
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Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 12 Hp / 4 Def / 228 SpA / 12 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Earth Power
- Flash Cannon
- Hyper Voice
Doubles Special Sweeper Hydreigon (Popular VGC)
Hydreigon is a remarkable Special Sweeper. This particular build was popular during earlier competitions. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Levitate, Hydreigon is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Hydreigon unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Flash Cannon is a special 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Breaking Swipe / Outrage
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Brutal Swing / Throat Chop
Doubles Physical Sweeper Hydreigon (Levitate)
Hydreigon is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Hydreigon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hydreigon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Hydreigon is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Hydreigon unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Hydreigon afterwards).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Brutal Swing is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Throat Chop is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
Item: Throat Spray / Eject Pack
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk |
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Tri Attack
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Snarl / Dark Pulse
Doubles Special Sweeper Hydreigon (Levitate)
Hydreigon is a fabulous Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Hyper Voice or Snarl) and increases Hydreigon's special attack stat by 2 stages. With Levitate, Hydreigon is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Hydreigon unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Hydreigon's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
♦ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
♦ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
♦ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
Movepool
Wondering what moves can Hydreigon learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Hydreigon can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Hydreigon
- Moves: Swagger + Psych Up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Red Card
- Move: Acrobatics + Item: Flying Gem
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Helping Hand
Most notable and possible best moves for Hydreigon
- Belch
- Dark Pulse
- Draco Meteor
- Earth Power
- Flamethrower
- Heat Wave
- Hyper Voice
- Nasty Plot
- Protect
- Snarl
Common Effort Values for Hydreigon in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 252/0/0/0/4/252 )
- Optimize Hydreigon's EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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