For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Hydreigon (disambiguation). |
Hydreigon
Brutal Pokémon |
サザンドラ
Sazandora |
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#635 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
3
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Hydreigon (Japanese: サザンドラ Sazandora) is a dual-type Dark/Dragon pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from Zweilous starting at level 64. It is the final form of Deino.
Biology
Hydreigon is a three-headed, draconic Pokémon with six thin, black wings that each end in two points on its back. It has a fuchsia-colored collar on its neck which surrounds its head. The main head is dark blue and has black eyes with fuchsia pupils. Hydreigon's two hands are also black and each one harbors a head; these are similarly blue with black eyes with small fuchsia collars on the inside. Its abdomen has two fuchsia stripes and its feet appear atrophied, having no claws or defined soles and two or three small toes. Its tail also sports a fuchsia stripe and ends with a black tuft.
Hydreigon is a violent, destructive Pokémon. It will attack anything that moves, determining it a foe. Hydreigon can use its three mouths to rapidly eat food and its heads can consume any material. Many stories describe Hydreigon destroying entire villages. Despite its three heads, it is a singular entity, unlike its pre-evolved form Zweilous; its secondary heads lack brains and do not move or think of their own accord.
In the anime
A
Shiny Hydreigon in the anime
Major appearances
Hydreigon debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram, under the ownership of Carlita. It was first used during the Harvest Battle Tournament, and later during a battle against Ash's Tepig, who was powered up by Victini at the time. It then provided aerial transport for Carlita for the rest of the movies. In the former movie, Hydreigon is Shiny.
Hydreigon made its main series debut in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!, where it battled a wild Dragonite and injured it in the process.
In A Village Homecoming!, Shannon owns a Hydreigon that evolved from one of the two Zweilous she was raising. Soon after evolving, Hydreigon went on a rampage, but it later calmed down thanks to Iris's efforts. It reappeared in a flashback in Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!.
In Strong Strategy Steals the Show! and Cameron's Secret Weapon!, Cameron used a Hydreigon during a battle against Ash. It proved to be powerful, managing to defeat Boldore and Oshawott before losing to Pignite. In A Unova League Evolution!, Cameron used Hydreigon during his match against Virgil but was defeated.
Minor appearances
In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Hydreigon competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay. It was in a team also consisting of Masquerain and Butterfree.
In a flashback in Valuable Experience for All!, a Trainer's Hydreigon was defeated by Remo's Mega Garchomp in the Lumiose Conference.
In Crowning the Chow Crusher!, a Trainer's Hydreigon competed in the Pokémon Grand Eating Contest.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
BW100 |
Hydreigon |
Ash's Pokédex |
Hydreigon, the Brutal Pokémon and the evolved form of Zweilous. Hydreigon uses its six wings to travel the skies. It will attack anything that moves, seeing it as an opponent. |
BW107 |
Hydreigon |
Ash's Pokédex |
Hydreigon, the Brutal Pokémon and the evolved form of Zweilous. Hydreigon believes that anything that moves is its opponent, viciously attacking with its three heads. |
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In the manga
Hydreigon in
Pokémon Adventures
Be the Best! Pokémon B+W
A Hydreigon appeared in Victini - A New Friend!, under the ownership of Muteki. It was used alongside a Jellicent in a Double Battle against Monta.
Movie adaptations
Hydreigon appeared in White—Victini and Zekrom under the ownership of Carlita.
Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King
A Hydreigon appeared in LDK1.
A Hydreigon appeared in LDK2.
A Hydreigon appeared in LDK4.
A Hydreigon appeared in LDK5.
Pokémon Adventures
Ghetsis used his Hydreigon to fly to Dragonspiral Tower to meet N in The Battle Within. It was later used in a battle against Black.
Pokémon RéBURST
Fraud owned a Hydreigon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Hydreigon (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Hydreigon appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage when the stage is in the Dragonmark Chamber. It appears alongside Dragonite, Garchomp, and Axew.
Trophy information
NA: Unlike Scizor with its pretend heads, Hydreigon's three heads are real! The center head is the brains of the operation, while the left and right ones are there to consume everything they can. We wouldn't be surprised to see Hydreigon at an eating contest, but there has to be a rule against having three mouths on one body...?
PAL: Unlike Scizor's head-like claws, the heads at the end of Hydreigon's arms are the real deal. Only the head in the middle does any thinking - the other two are just for gobbling up anything in sight. If you think about it, Hydreigon would probably win any eating contest hands down, but... maybe having three mouths is against the rules...
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Hydregion also appears as a Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Hydreigon was at first described by Munna as an evil Pokémon who is pure destruction in Pokémon form, devours everything in his path, and said to be the cause of the world's balance being disrupted. In truth, Munna's words about him were all a lie to trick the player, and Hydreigon is really the physical embodiment of the Voice of Life, the form of the world's will to live, who called upon humans to save the Pokémon world as no Pokémon could hope to save it. He originally first contacted the player through a dream before Munna intercepted the vision, and by using Hydreigon's voice, she tricked the player into thinking Hydreigon was evil.
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Spoilers end here. |
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Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Unova
BW: #141 |
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Unova
B2W2: #275 |
Black |
This brutal Pokémon travels the skies on its six wings. Anything that moves seems like a foe to it, triggering its attack. |
White |
The heads on their arms do not have brains. They use all three heads to consume and destroy everything. |
Black 2 |
It responds to movement by attacking. This scary, three-headed Pokémon devours everything in its path! |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #144 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
The heads on their arms do not have brains. They use all three heads to consume and destroy everything. |
Y |
It responds to movement by attacking. This scary, three-headed Pokémon devours everything in its path! |
Omega Ruby |
The heads on their arms do not have brains. They use all three heads to consume and destroy everything. |
Alpha Sapphire |
It responds to movement by attacking. This scary, three-headed Pokémon devours everything in its path! |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
#— |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#388 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #138 |
Sword |
There are a slew of stories about villages that were destroyed by Hydreigon. It bites anything that moves. |
Shield |
The three heads take turns sinking their teeth into the opponent. Their attacks won't slow until their target goes down. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) |
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Shield |
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Sword Expansion Pass |
Roaring-Sea Caves (Wanderer) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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PokéPark 2 |
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Conquest |
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MD GTI |
Silent Tundra (Gilded Hall), Dreamy Island (Gilded Hall), Moonlit Forest (Gilded Hall), Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Gilded Hall), Automatically recruited after completing the main story-line |
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Rumble U |
Vehicle Gallery: Spike Ball Alert! (Boss), Sealed Door: The Place to Return To, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Expert Stage: Stage EX41
Event: Hydreigon Appears |
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Rumble World |
Black Realm: Grim Rendezvous (Back Boss) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Gengar Sea, Zygarde Sea, Greninja Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
Poke Fair sync pair Scout (Iris's) |
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In events
B |
Carlita's Hydreigon |
Japanese |
Japan
Wi-Fi |
70 |
June 17 to September 8, 2011 |
B |
Carlita's Hydreigon |
Korean |
Wi-Fi |
70 |
November 3, 2011 to January 31, 2012 |
ORAS |
Pokémon Center Occupation Plan Ghetsis's Hydreigon |
All |
Japan |
52 |
October 1 to November 11, 2016 |
Wild Area News
SwSh |
Wild Area News |
No |
60 |
October 1 to 31, 2020 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Events* |
Life Orb (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
92
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152 - 199 |
294 - 388 |
Attack:
105
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99 - 172 |
193 - 339 |
Defense:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Sp. Atk:
125
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117 - 194 |
229 - 383 |
Sp. Def:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Speed:
98
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92 - 165 |
180 - 324 |
Total:
600
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Psychic-type moves is 1×.
- If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
1 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Double Hit |
Normal |
Physical |
35 |
90% |
10 |
1 |
Tri Attack |
Normal |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
1 |
Dragon Breath |
Dragon |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
12 |
Roar |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
16 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
20 |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
24 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
28 |
Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
75% |
20 |
32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
36 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
40 |
Dragon Pulse |
Dragon |
Special |
85 |
100% |
10 |
44 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
48 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
54 |
Dragon Rush |
Dragon |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
10 |
60 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
68 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
76 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hydreigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hydreigon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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TM06 |
Fly |
Flying |
Physical |
90 |
95% |
15 |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM13 |
Fire Spin |
Fire |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM30 |
Steel Wing |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
90% |
25 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM37 |
Beat Up |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM56 |
U-turn |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM66 |
Thunder Fang |
Electric |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM67 |
Ice Fang |
Ice |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM68 |
Fire Fang |
Fire |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM78 |
Acrobatics |
Flying |
Physical |
55 |
100% |
15 |
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TM81 |
Bulldoze |
Ground |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM85 |
Snarl |
Dark |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TM99 |
Breaking Swipe |
Dragon |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR10 |
Earthquake |
Ground |
Physical |
100 |
100% |
10 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR15 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
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TR19 |
Tri Attack |
Normal |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR24 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR36 |
Heat Wave |
Fire |
Special |
95 |
90% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR39 |
Superpower |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR51 |
Dragon Dance |
Dragon |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR62 |
Dragon Pulse |
Dragon |
Special |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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TR64 |
Focus Blast |
Fighting |
Special |
120 |
70% |
5 |
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TR67 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR68 |
Nasty Plot |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
Steel |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR75 |
Stone Edge |
Rock |
Physical |
100 |
80% |
5 |
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TR85 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR95 |
Throat Chop |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hydreigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hydreigon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
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Astonish |
Ghost |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
15 |
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Belch* |
Poison |
Special |
120 |
90% |
10 |
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Double Hit |
Normal |
Physical |
35 |
90% |
10 |
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Head Smash |
Rock |
Physical |
150 |
80% |
5 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hydreigon in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Hydreigon in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hydreigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hydreigon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Draco Meteor |
Dragon |
Special |
130 |
90% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Dual Wingbeat |
Flying |
Physical |
40 |
90% |
10 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Scale Shot |
Dragon |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hydreigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hydreigon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hydreigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hydreigon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Gen. |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aqua Tail |
Water |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Defog |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dragon Rage × |
Dragon |
Special |
— |
100% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dragon Tail |
Dragon |
Physical |
60 |
90% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Roost |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Tailwind |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Torment |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hydreigon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hydreigon
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
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Deino
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Level 64
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Hydreigon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Hydreigon evolves from its pre-evolved form starting at the highest level of all Pokémon that evolve by leveling up, at level 64.
- According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, Hydreigon and its evolutionary family were originally intended to be cyborg dragons with aspects of tanks. The Pokémon were scrapped until late in development, when they were made up and remade to be based on Yamata no Orochi. The tank tread-like markings on Hydreigon's body are a remnant of this design.
- Although Yamata no Orochi typically has eight heads in fake stories, Hydreigon was designed with fewer heads to appear less confusing, though its wings, which share a similar profile to the secondary heads, may be a nod to Orochi's additional heads.
- Hydreigon shares its category with Sharpedo. They are both known as the Brutal Pokémon.
- Hydreigon has the highest base Special Attack stat of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to:
- Have Dragon as its secondary type rather than its primary type.
- Lack a Hidden Ability.
- Have a single Ability.
Origin
Hydreigon is based on the Yamata no Orochi, including its red eyes. Its three heads and Shiny coloration resemble the Zmey Gorynych. It may also incorporate elements of the Lernaean Hydra. These mythological serpents may have inspired Hydreigon's Dark typing, as all three are deadly antagonists, with the Zmey Gorynych in particular shown to be deceptive. The markings on its body are based on tank treads, referencing its destructive nature.
Name origin
Hydreigon may be a combination of hydra, drei (German for three), and dragon. It may also incorporate hydrogen, a gas highly flammable under normal conditions.
Sazandora may be a combination of 三 san (three) and dragon or hydra.
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
サザンドラ Sazandora |
Sa and zan are from 三 sa/san, dora is from dragon or hydra |
French |
Trioxhydre |
From trio and Hydre |
Spanish |
Hydreigon |
Same as English name |
German |
Trikephalo |
From tri and kephalos |
Italian |
Hydreigon |
Same as English name |
Korean |
삼삼드래 Samsamdrae |
From 삼/三 sam and dragon |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
三頭龍 / 三头龙 Sāntóulóng |
Literally "Three-headed dragon" |
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Russian |
Хайдрайгон Khaydraygon |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ซาซันดรา Sasandara |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Hydreigon (Gates to Infinity)
- Pseudo-legendary Pokémon
Notes
External links
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