Hydreigon (Pokémon)

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Hydreigon サザンドラ Sazandora #635
File:635Sazandora.png Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type Dark Dragon Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Brutal Pokémon
Ability Levitate ----- Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #141 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 5'11" Imperial 1.8 m Metric 5'11"/1.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 352.7 lbs. Imperial 160 kg Metric 352.7 lbs./160 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Dragon group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 270 Battle Exp.: 2701*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

Physiology

Hydreigon is a three-headed, dragon-like Pokémon. Hydreigon has six black wings on its back, similar to those of Giratina's Origin Forme's tentacles. On Hydreigon's neck is a pink flower-like collar which opens to its head. The main head is a dark blue and its eyes are brick red. Its hands, also black, harbor a head in each one; these heads are also blue with black eyes. There are small collars on the inside of Hydreigon's hands. On its abdomen are two overall-like pink stripes. Its feet have no nails, but are shaped like two-toed forks. Its tail also sports a pink stripe with a black tuft on the end of it.

Gender differences

None.

Behavior

Hydreigon is a violent, destructive Pokémon.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Hydreigon's heads eat absolutely everything.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V 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 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Zweilous Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 92		152 - 199	294 - 388
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 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 V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic 0× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark ½× None

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×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 00Start Dragon Rage Dragon Special 0000— 100100% 10 00Start Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 044 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 099 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 1212 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 1717 DragonBreath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 2020 Roar Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2525 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 2828 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 3232 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 09090 100100% 10 3838 Work Up Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 4242 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10 4848 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 5555 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 6868 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 7979 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100100% 10

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/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echo Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	05555	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM78	Smooth Over	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	06060	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	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 of Hydreigon

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	15
	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90%	10
	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
	Head Smash	Rock	Physical	150	80%	5
	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95%	15
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hydreigon in Generation V 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	140	90%	5
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Hydreigon can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Hydreigon cannot be tutored the move 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

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100%	35
	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Zweilous Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Zweilous Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Evolution

Unevolved Deino  Dark  Dragon

Level 50 →

First Evolution Zweilous  Dark  Dragon

Level 64 →

Second Evolution Hydreigon  Dark  Dragon

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Hydreigon images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Hydreigon and its evolutionary relatives.
• Of all the Pokémon that evolve by level alone, Hydreigon evolves from its pre-evolution later than any other Pokémon, at level 64.
• Hydreigon has the highest Special Attack of all non-legendary Template:Type2 Pokémon.
  • Hydreigon also has the highest Special Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to not have Attack as its highest stat.
  • Hydreigon is also the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with more than one immunity (excluding Metagross using Magnet Rise).
• Hydreigon's evolutionary family, along with Salamence's, are the only Pokémon exclusively in the Dragon Egg Group.
• Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have never been used by a Champion.
  • It is, however, used by Ghetsis, the final in-game trainer in Pokémon Black and White.
• Hydreigon is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon with only one ability available.
• Hydreigon can learn moves belonging to 16 of the 17 elemental types; it cannot learn any Template:Type2 moves.

Origin

Hydreigon is possibly based on Zmeys, a Slavic, winged, polycephal species of dragon. Its shiny coloration may be a reference to the green colored Zmey Gorynych. The simplistic design of its hand heads and the fact that they lack brains may be a reference to hand puppets.

Name origin

Hydreigon seems to be a combination of hydra, drei, meaning three in German, and dragon.

Both the sa and zan in Sazandora seem to come from 三 sa/san, or three, a reference to its three heads. The dora in its name comes from either dragon or hydra, a possible reference to the multi-headed hydra of Greek lore.

Notes

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Pokémon

#636: Larvesta →

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