Hydreigon (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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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
#0635
Hydreigon



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dark Dragon
Unknown Unknown
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Ability
Levitate Cacophony
Cacophony
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Dragon
Hatch time
40 cycles
Height
5'11" 1.8 m
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Weight
352.7 lbs. 160.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
270
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
3
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
35
External Links

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.

It is said to be a relative of the Paradox Pokémon Iron Jugulis[1] or a version of it[2] from a different timeline.

Biology

Hydreigon is a three-headed, draconic Pokémon with six thin, black wings that each end in two points on its back. Its body is primarily dark blue, with black fur covering its necks and shoulders. The inner fur surrounding its heads is fuchsia in color, and resembles collars. Hydreigon's heads have black eyes; the main head additionally has fuchsia pupils and visible pointed teeth, while the secondary head's eyes are simplistic and unable to blink. Its abdomen has two fuchsia stripes and its feet appear atrophied, having no claws or defined soles. 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. However, the anime has depicted Hydreigon as being fairly obedient when around its Trainer. The three heads take turns when attacking, not stopping until their target is defeated. Hydreigon can also use its three mouths to rapidly eat through anything. 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. Conversely, with its central head housing its brain, Hydreigon is said to be highly intelligent in spite of its constantly destructive thoughts. Hydreigon lives high up in the air and has been known to ambush opponents from above. Many stories described Hydreigon destroying entire villages. However, Hydreigon is afraid of Noivern during nighttime. It is said Hydreigon's reason for being ferocious is due to ancient people loathing it. The ancient people believed Hydreigon was evil incarnate, hence always attacking it.

Iron Jugulis shares a resemblance to Hydreigon. The reason is believed due to it being a possibly futuristic hybrid made from combining Hydreigon and machines together as one. It is also rumoured that Iron Jugulis is the child of a Hydreigon which fell in love with a machine.

Evolution

Hydreigon evolves from Zweilous and is the final form of Deino.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Deino
 Dark  Dragon 

 
First evolution
Zweilous
 Dark  Dragon 

 
Second evolution
Hydreigon
 Dark  Dragon 


In the anime

 
Hydreigon 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 his battle against Ash in the Vertress Conference. 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 it was defeated.

In Pride of a Champion!, Lance used a Hydreigon in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Diantha. It defeated her Gourgeist before being defeated by her Mega Gardevoir.

In Ash and Latios, a Hydreigon appeared under the ownership of a Pokémon hunter who was attempting to capture Latias and Latios. The two Pokémon were rescued by Ash, who teamed up with Latios to defeat the hunter.

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

Episode Pokémon Source 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.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN116 Hydreigon Goh's Rotom Phone Hydreigon, the Brutal Pokémon. A Dark and Dragon type. Hydreigon bites down on anything that moves. There are numerous legends of it destroying many villages.

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.

Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon 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

Hydreigon 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.
  Spoilers end here.  

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #141
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
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #144
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!
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#388
Galar
Crown Tundra #138
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#372
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet Only the central head has a brain. It is very intelligent, but it thinks only of destruction.
Violet It's said that Hydreigon grew ferocious because people in times long past loathed it, considering it to be evil incarnate and attacking it relentlessly.


 
Hydreigon in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Evolve Zweilous
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Zweilous
Generation VI
X Y
Victory Road
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Zweilous
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Zweilous
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
Shield
Trade
Sword Expansion Pass
Roaring-Sea Caves (Wanderer)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
Violet
Tera Raid Battle Search (5★, 6★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Tower: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark 2
Crag Area
Conquest
Evolve Zweilous
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
Rumble U
Vehicle Gallery: Spike Ball Alert! (Boss), Sealed Door: The Place to Return To, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 3
Rumble World
Black Realm: Grim Rendezvous (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 30: Stage 13
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Gengar Sea, Zygarde Sea, Greninja Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
New Snap
Outaway CaveLevel 3
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX41
Event: Hydreigon Appears
Masters EX
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Iris (Alt.) & Hydreigon


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
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
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 60 October 1 to 31, 2020
Poké Portal News
Games Event Tera Type Location Level Distribution period
S Hydreigon and Dragapult Spotlight Various
Steel
hide 45, 75 January 6 to 9, 2023
SV Prepare the Offense Varies hide 75 August 8 to 17, 2023
August 31 to September 17, 2023

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events*   Life Orb (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
92
152 - 199 294 - 388
105
99 - 172 193 - 339
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
98
92 - 165 180 - 324
Total:
600
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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass ½×
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10
011 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
1212 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
1616 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
2020 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15
2424 Work Up Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
2828 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20
3232 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
3636 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
4040 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10
4444 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15
4848 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10
5454 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10
6060 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00——% 20
6868 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10
7676 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5
  • 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

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008  TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009  TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM010  TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM014  TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM024  TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM030  TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM044  TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM059  TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM060  TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM074  TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM082  TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM087  TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM093  TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM094  TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM097  TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM100  TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM108  TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM113  TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM115  TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM116  TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM117  TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM118  TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM123  TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133  TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM140  TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM142  TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156  TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM158  TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM169  TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM177  TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM197  TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM199  TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5
TM200  TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20
TM203  TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM221  TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM222  TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TM226  TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hydreigon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Hydreigon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15
Belch Poison Special 120 90% 10
Double Hit Normal Physical 35 90% 10
Head Smash Rock Physical 150 80% 5
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hydreigon
  • 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

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • 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

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 58
Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
  Strong: Weak:     
PokéPark Pad entry:
He and Haxorus had accepted Gothitelle's to be strong. Since they lost against you, he doesn't mind working hard anymore.
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: ★★★★ Move: Dragon Pulse
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Levitate
Defense: ★★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Zweilous when its Attack is 143 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Gotoku, Hisahide, Naoie, and Nobunaga
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Dark
  Attack Power: 80 - 145   20

#558
 

Swap+
Sometimes replaces three disruptions with this Pokémon.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 211 Base Attack: 256 Base Defense: 188
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Bite, Dragon Breath
Charged Attacks: Dragon Pulse, Dark Pulse, Flash Cannon, Brutal Swing
New Pokémon Snap
 
Photodex entry #195
Hydreigon was very threatening as it guarded the underwater lake where it’s claimed its territory. It has heads on its arms, but apparently those heads can’t think for themselves.

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Deino
 Dark  Dragon 
 
Level 50
 
First evolution
Zweilous
 Dark  Dragon 
 
Level 64
 
Second evolution
Hydreigon
 Dark  Dragon 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  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.
  • Hydreigon and Goodra are the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with a higher Special Attack stat than Physical.
  • According to interviews with Ken Sugimori in Nintendo Dream, Hydreigon and its evolutionary family were originally intended to have aspects of tanks. These Pokémon were scrapped until late in development, when they were revived and remade to be based on Yamata no Orochi.[3]
  • Hydreigon shares its category with Sharpedo. They are both known as the Brutal Pokémon.
  • Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to only have a single Ability.

Origin

Hydreigon is based on Yamata no Orochi, a red-eyed, eight-headed dragon or serpent from Japanese mythology. However, compared to Yamata no Orochi, Hydreigon was designed with fewer heads to appear less off-putting, although its wings were designed as a nod to the Orochi's additional heads.[3] Its three heads and Shiny coloration also resemble the Zmei Gorynych, a cunning and deceptive dragon or serpent in Slavic folklore with green scales and a head count of three or its multiples. The tank tread-like markings on Hydreigon's body appears to be a remnant of when Hydreigon's evolutionary line were originally designed after tanks. The presence of smaller heads on top of its arms makes them reminiscent of hand puppets.

Hydreigon may also incorporate elements from other many-headed antagonistic dragons or serpents in various mythologies, such as the Lernaean Hydra, Zahhak, or the Yelbeghen.

Hydreigon evolving at level 64 could be a reference to 1964, the year that the fifth film in the Godzilla franchise, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, was released.

Name origin

Hydreigon may be a combination of hydra, drei (German for three), and dragon.

Sazandora may be a combination of 三 san (three), 残忍 zannin (brutal) or 残酷 zankoku (cruel), and dragon or hydra.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese サザンドラ Sazandora From sa / san, 残忍 zannin or 残酷 zankoku, and dragon or hydra
  French Trioxhydre From trio, Hydre and possibly a pun on trioxyde
  Spanish Hydreigon Same as English name
  German Trikephalo From tri- and κεφαλή kephalḗ
  Italian Hydreigon Same as English name
  Korean 삼삼드래 Samsamdrae From 삼 (三) sam and dragon
  Mandarin Chinese 三首惡龍 / 三首恶龙 Sānshǒu'èlóng*
三頭龍 / 三头龙 Sāntóulóng*
From sān, shǒu, 惡 / 恶 è, and 龍 / 龙 shǒulóng
From sān, 頭 / 头 tóu, and 龍 / 龙 shǒulóng
  Cantonese Chinese 三首惡龍 Sāamsáu'oklùhng*
三頭龍 Sāamtàuhlùhng*
From sāam, sáu, ok, and lùhng
From sāam, tàuh, and lùhng


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References

  1. AI SadaS/AI TuroV: "Through analysis of its genetic makeup, as well as its behavioral patterns...I came to realize that what I had discovered was in fact an ancientS/futuristicV form of Cyclizar, the Pokémon commonly ridden in this region." (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet)
  2. Professor SadaS/Professor TuroV: "I am researching methods to catch Pokémon that live in different timelines, so I might transport them to the present day in my own timeline." (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Indigo Disk)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Nintendo Dream Vol. 205, May 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava)

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