Competitive Information for Zweilous [Sword/Shield]
Dark / Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
Disclaimer: All videos and opinions are owned by their respective creators and may not reflect our views.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Zweilous? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Zweilous, the rad Dark and Dragon-typed Pokémon! Zweilous is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, and Ice-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Zweilous below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Blunder Policy / Shell Bell
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Rush
- Crunch / Bite
- Head Smash / Body Slam
- Superpower
Prepare for single battles with Zweilous as a high-quality Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zweilous recover from the recoil damage it may take from Head Smash. With Hustle, Zweilous's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped to it, if Zweilous misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Head Smash is a physical 150-base power Rock-type move (has 1/2 recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zweilous's attack and defense by 1 stage).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/maa27a
Item: Shell Bell
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Naughty (+Atk, -SpD)
EVs: 215 Hp / 245 Atk / 50 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Tail
- Head Smash / Fire Fang
- Protect
- Toxic
Taking on single battles? Zweilous is an awesome Physical Tank. This moveset attempts to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. The Shell Bell item is to help Zweilous recover from the recoil damage it may take from Head Smash. With Hustle, Zweilous's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
◆ Head Smash is a physical 150-base power Rock-type move (has 1/2 recoil).
◆ Fire Fang is a physical 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Zweilous this turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/mba27a
Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Zweilous? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Blunder Policy / Shell Bell
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Rush
- Crunch / Bite
- Head Smash / Body Slam
- Superpower
For those intense double battles, Zweilous is a renowned Physical Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using powerful physical attacks. The Shell Bell item option is to help Zweilous recover from the recoil damage it may take from Head Smash. With Hustle, Zweilous's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x. With a Blunder Policy equipped to it, if Zweilous misses due to accuracy, its speed is raised by 2 stages then the Blunder Policy gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Rush is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Dragon-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Head Smash is a physical 150-base power Rock-type move (has 1/2 recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Zweilous's attack and defense by 1 stage).
Link (click to copy):
https://hohoushome.com/b/naa27a
Movepool
Want to know what moves Zweilous can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Zweilous.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Zweilous 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 Zweilous
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Hustle + Item: Blunder policy
- 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
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Zweilous's stats
- Nasty Plot
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Zweilous
- Head Smash
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Zweilous in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Zweilous's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
THIS SECTION IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Some builds on this page have been hidden, click here to display them
Here are the best movesets for Zweilous. Top rated Zweilous Sword/Shield movesets. You can find Zweilous builds Sword/Shield. Zweilous movesets Sword/Shield are listed here. VGC Zweilous Competitive Movesets can be found here. Find various EV spreads, find the best nature for Zweilous in Sword/Shield along with competitive movesets. Basic info and Movesets for Hydreigon evolution