Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Catch And Evolve Deino %v

This guide details how to obtain and utilize Hydreigon, a powerful Dark/Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Hydreigon's pre-evolutions, Deino and Zweilous, are exclusive to Pokémon Scarlet, requiring trading or transferring to obtain them in Pokémon Violet.

Acquiring Deino and Zweilous:

Pokémon Scarlet: Find Deino in Alfornada Cavern, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain, Area Zero, and North Province (Area Two). Higher-level Deino (levels 35-40) reside in Alfornada Cavern and Dalizapa Passage. Zweilous can also be found in these locations, as well as in 4-star Tera Raids (requiring 3 gym badges). Hydreigon appears in 5/6-star Tera Raids.
Pokémon Violet: Since Deino and Zweilous are Scarlet exclusives, you must trade via the Union Circle (requires Nintendo Switch Online) or transfer them from another game using Pokémon HOME. Pokémon HOME allows transfers from Pokémon Sword/Shield, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon Scarlet. The process involves moving Deino to your HOME Basic Box, then transferring it to your Pokémon Violet PC Box.

Evolution:

Deino evolves into Zweilous at level 50, and Zweilous evolves into Hydreigon at level 64. Utilize auto-battling or Exp. Candies (especially L and XL) to expedite the leveling process.

Hydreigon's Strengths and Weaknesses:

Hydreigon, a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, boasts a base stat total of 600, excelling in Special Attack and Attack with good Speed. A Timid or Jolly nature enhances its Speed.

Stat	Base Stat
HP	92
Attack	105
Sp. Attack	125
Defense	90
Sp. Defense	90
Speed	98
Total	600

Type Effectiveness:

Super Effective Against: Dragon, Ghost, Psychic
Weaknesses: Fairy (4x), Fighting, Bug, Dragon, Ice
Resistances: Grass, Water, Fire, Electric, Ghost, Dark
Immunities: Ground, Psychic

Hydreigon's significant weakness to Fairy-type moves is mitigated by Terastallizing. Strategically choosing a Tera Type can provide a STAB (Same-Type Attack Bonus) on powerful moves. Its movepool allows for both physical and special attacking strategies. Flash Cannon (via TM) is a crucial Steel-type move to counter its Fairy weakness. Other recommended moves include Nasty Plot, Dragon Pulse (or Draco Meteor), and Dark Pulse.

This revised guide provides updated information on Hydreigon's stats and type effectiveness, enhancing its strategic use in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.