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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Catch And Evolve Deino

Author : Evelyn Mar 05,2025

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 acquire them in Pokémon Violet.

Acquiring Deino and Zweilous:

Deino and Zweilous are found in several locations within Pokémon Scarlet: Alfornada Cavern, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain, Area Zero, and North Province (Area Two). Higher-level Deino (35-40) reside in Alfornada Cavern and Dalizapa Passage. They can also be encountered in 3-star (Deino) and 4-star (Zweilous) Tera Raids. These raid encounters offer the possibility of obtaining Deino with its Hidden Ability.

Image: Deino's Location

To obtain Deino in Pokémon Violet, trading via the Union Circle (requires Nintendo Switch Online) or transferring from Pokémon HOME (compatible with Pokémon Sword/Shield, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon Scarlet) is necessary.

  1. Pokémon HOME Transfer: Move Deino from your source game to the Basic Box in HOME. Then, open Pokémon Violet and transfer it to a PC Box.

Image: Deino Evolution

Evolution:

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

Hydreigon's Strengths and Weaknesses:

Image: Hydreigon Stats

Hydreigon boasts a 600 base stat total, excelling in Special Attack and Attack with good Speed. A Timid or Jolly Nature is recommended.

Stat Base Stat
HP 92
Attack 105
Special Attack 125
Defense 90
Special 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

Terastallizing mitigates Hydreigon's 4x weakness to Fairy-type moves. Its movepool allows for both physical and special attacking strategies. Flash Cannon (via TM) is a crucial Steel-type move to counter Fairy-type threats. Other recommended moves include Nasty Plot, Dragon Pulse (or Draco Meteor), and Dark Pulse. Consider its weaknesses when strategizing team composition.

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