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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Hydreigon holds 9.54% top-ladder singles usage (7.95% overall), ranking 18th, with 21 top-300 appearances and a remarkable 79 tournament appearances — the highest among this batch. GameWith rates it A, Smogon A-. One of the top-3 Choice Scarf users in the format, Levitate immunity to Stealth Rock and Earthquake is central to its role. Scarf Draco Meteor OHKOs Kleavor-class threats and Mega Gengar per Smogon notes, while its near-90% selection rate in team reports confirms consistent meta relevance.
Playstyle:Choice Scarf is the dominant item (79.7%), with Modest nature (32.3% at 2/0/0/32/0/32) being most common for maximum Special Attack and Speed. Core moves: Dark Pulse (24.4%), Draco Meteor (21.9%), U-turn (18.3% for pivoting value), Fire Blast/Flamethrower (12%+7.5% for Steel coverage). Community notes confirm "selection rate near 90%, overall cycle is smooth," and Hydreigon covers "Basculegion threats while jointly sealing Garchomp's Electric-type coverage angles" alongside Floette-Mega. Levitate synergy with Corviknight's Rapid Spin is a recognized cycle core. Niche Sitrus Berry sets (6.2%) run Substitute + Nasty Plot for anti-stall plays.
Hydreigon posts 2.79% usage at top doubles ladder (3.36% overall), ranking 44th, with 79 tournament appearances and GameWith doubles B tier. Win rate of 0.519. In doubles, Hydreigon's Snarl (16.2%) adds a unique support dimension by dropping opponents' Special Attack, while Draco Meteor and Dark Pulse maintain offensive pressure. Levitate allows free positioning alongside Earthquake users.
Playstyle:Doubles Hydreigon splits between Choice Scarf (47.8%) and Haban Berry (25.7%), with Chople Berry (9.2%) for Fighting protection. Snarl (16.2%) is the key addition over singles, dropping opposing Special Attack on both enemies; Protect (11.7%) provides doubles turn management. Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32 (26.1%) remains the top EV spread. Partners Basculegion (6.4%) and Sneasler (5.5%) indicate offensive core composition.