Table of Contents


- Original
- Shiny
Pokemon Ratings
Pokemon Stats
PVE Movesets Grades
Quick | Charge | ATK | DEF |
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B |
B- |
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A- |
C |
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C |
B |
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A |
A- |
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B |
A |
PVE Offensive Moves Explanation
- Bite and Dragon Breath have identical stats and both benefit from STAB. The choice between the two depends on which role Hydreigon is used for.
- Brutal Swing is limited in accessibility but enables Hydreigon to be one of the strongest Dark-type attackers in the game.
- Dark Pulse is a major downgrade for Dark-type performance.
- Dragon Pulse is trails narrowly behind in performance, though its slower damage window risks Hydreigon fainting before its damage can be applied.
- Flash Cannon doesn't have any use for offense.
PVE Defensive Moves Explanation
- Dragon Breath is slightly more favorable than Bite on defense due to fewer resistances.
- Brutal Swing can be used frequently as a 3-bar move, making it more preferable for defense.
- Dark Pulse is an inferior option for defense.
- Dragon Pulse hits slightly harder on defense, but is much easier to dodge.
- Flash Cannon as a 1-bar move is less likely to be used before Hydreigon faints.
PVE Overview
Hydreigon is the pseudo-Legendary Pokemon for Gen 5, and it has already faced more competition than any of its contemporaries did at their introductions. Given all movesets that are currently available, it falls short as a Dragon attacker in particular, but does stand as a decent choice for a Dark type, sporting DPS slightly higher than Tyranitar but still a leap behind the mythic Darkrai. That said; it's not exactly a huge gain over Tyranitar, and its TDO takes a slight hit as a result. In the future, Hydreigon will need a very powerful moveset to its name to overcome its somewhat lower stats, and its only real hope is on the Dark side, as it has 2 other Dragon pseudo-legendaries to contend with on the Dragon side, not to mention absurdly powerful Legendaries such as Rayquaza for DPS and Dialga for TDO. Hydreigon is a bit of an under-performer similar to Metagross at its introduction, but may see more utility in its inevitable Community Day. Speaking of: Hydreigon is known as the "Brutal Pokemon", and it can learn a dark-type move called "Brutal Swing" in the main series. While not a signature attack, it would fit Hydreigon very well thematically!
Editor's Note: The above description aged pretty well, and with good stats, Brutal Swing from the Deino Community Day enables Hydreigon to compete as one of the best Dark-type attackers in the game. Its performance surpasses even Shadow Tyranitar, which is very impressive. Hydreigon's bulk enables it to be as viable as other Shadow Pokemon like Absol and Houndoom, trailing only slightly behind them in DPS, but lasting much longer before fainting. Evolve a few Zweilous during the Deino Community Day, it's absolutely worth it!
PVP Movesets Grades
Quick | Charge | ATK |
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A |
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A |
PvP Moveset Explanation
PvP Rating Explanation
Fast Moves
Charge Moves
Dragon

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.51x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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3.60
|
1.15
|
0.00
|
1.80 |
25.00
|
31.25
|
45.00 |
Dark

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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3.00
|
0.90
|
0.00
|
1.60 |
26.67
|
33.33
|
42.67 |
Steel

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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2.70
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0.90
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0.00
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1.00 |
37.04
|
46.30
|
37.04 |
Elite Charge Moves
Dark

1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
1.6x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
.714x Damage | VS | ![]() |
CD | DW | EPS | DPE | DPS | DPS w/STAB | DPE*DPS |
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1.90
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0.40
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0.00
|
1.97 |
34.21
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42.76
|
67.38 |
Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost
Candy | 75 |
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Stardust | 75,000 |
Other
Flee Rate | 10.0 % |
Buddy Distance | 5 km |
Capture Rate | 5.0 % |
Pokemon Type Chart
Vulnerable
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160% damage |
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160% damage |
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256% damage |
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160% damage |
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160% damage |
Resistant
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
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62.5% damage |
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39.1% damage |
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62.5% damage |
Pokemon Min/Max CP Values
How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.
A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.
Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.
Stardust | Level | Min CP | Max CP |
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200 | 1 | 45 | 51 |
200 | 1.5 | 93 | 106 |
200 | 2 | 141 | 160 |
200 | 2.5 | 189 | 215 |
400 | 3 | 237 | 270 |
400 | 3.5 | 285 | 324 |
400 | 4 | 333 | 379 |
400 | 4.5 | 381 | 434 |
600 | 5 | 429 | 489 |
600 | 5.5 | 477 | 543 |
600 | 6 | 525 | 598 |
600 | 6.5 | 573 | 653 |
800 | 7 | 621 | 707 |
800 | 7.5 | 669 | 762 |
800 | 8 | 717 | 817 |
800 | 8.5 | 765 | 872 |
1000 | 9 | 814 | 926 |
1000 | 9.5 | 862 | 981 |
1000 | 10 | 910 | 1036 |
1000 | 10.5 | 955 | 1087 |
1300 | 11 | 1001 | 1139 |
1300 | 11.5 | 1046 | 1191 |
1300 | 12 | 1092 | 1243 |
1300 | 12.5 | 1137 | 1295 |
1600 | 13 | 1183 | 1346 |
1600 | 13.5 | 1228 | 1398 |
1600 | 14 | 1273 | 1450 |
1600 | 14.5 | 1319 | 1502 |
1900 | 15 | 1364 | 1553 |
1900 | 15.5 | 1410 | 1605 |
1900 | 16 | 1455 | 1657 |
1900 | 16.5 | 1501 | 1709 |
2200 | 17 | 1546 | 1760 |
2200 | 17.5 | 1592 | 1812 |
2200 | 18 | 1637 | 1864 |
2200 | 18.5 | 1683 | 1916 |
2500 | 19 | 1728 | 1968 |
2500 | 19.5 | 1774 | 2019 |
2500 | 20 | 1819 | 2071 |
2500 | 20.5 | 1865 | 2123 |
3000 | 21 | 1910 | 2175 |
3000 | 21.5 | 1956 | 2227 |
3000 | 22 | 2001 | 2278 |
3000 | 22.5 | 2047 | 2330 |
3500 | 23 | 2092 | 2382 |
3500 | 23.5 | 2138 | 2434 |
3500 | 24 | 2183 | 2486 |
3500 | 24.5 | 2229 | 2537 |
4000 | 25 | 2274 | 2589 |
4000 | 25.5 | 2320 | 2641 |
4000 | 26 | 2365 | 2693 |
4000 | 26.5 | 2411 | 2745 |
4500 | 27 | 2456 | 2796 |
4500 | 27.5 | 2502 | 2848 |
4500 | 28 | 2547 | 2900 |
4500 | 28.5 | 2593 | 2952 |
5000 | 29 | 2638 | 3004 |
5000 | 29.5 | 2684 | 3055 |
5000 | 30 | 2729 | 3107 |
5000 | 30.5 | 2752 | 3133 |
6000 | 31 | 2775 | 3159 |
6000 | 31.5 | 2797 | 3185 |
6000 | 32 | 2820 | 3211 |
6000 | 32.5 | 2843 | 3237 |
7000 | 33 | 2866 | 3263 |
7000 | 33.5 | 2888 | 3288 |
7000 | 34 | 2911 | 3314 |
7000 | 34.5 | 2934 | 3340 |
8000 | 35 | 2957 | 3366 |
8000 | 35.5 | 2979 | 3392 |
8000 | 36 | 3002 | 3418 |
8000 | 36.5 | 3025 | 3444 |
9000 | 37 | 3048 | 3470 |
9000 | 37.5 | 3070 | 3495 |
9000 | 38 | 3093 | 3521 |
9000 | 38.5 | 3116 | 3547 |
10000 | 39 | 3139 | 3573 |
10000 | 39.5 | 3161 | 3599 |
10000 | 40 | 3184 | 3625 |