# Hydreigon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2023 Series 1

> Find the best Hydreigon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hydreigon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1 |
| **Usage** | 21% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Hydreigon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Hydreigon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Hydreigon.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fairy (4x), Ice (2x), Fighting (2x), Bug (2x), Dragon (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

## Common Moves
- **Draco Meteor**: 99.943%
- **Heat Wave**: 99.587%
- **Dark Pulse**: 85.936%
- **Flash Cannon**: 70.137%
- **Tailwind**: 15.869%
- **Protect**: 14.091%
- **Other**: 14.436%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 69.799%
- **Leftovers**: 14.089%
- **Scope Lens**: 12.364%
- **Other**: 3.748%

## Common Teammates
- **Maushold**: 95.110%
- **Meowscarada**: 84.358%
- **Armarouge**: 69.381%
- **Indeedee-F**: 69.326%
- **Murkrow**: 51.159%
- **Garganacl**: 32.257%

## FAQ for Hydreigon in gen9vgc2023series1-1760

### What are the top moves for Hydreigon?
The most common moves for Hydreigon are Draco Meteor, Heat Wave, Dark Pulse, Flash Cannon. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Hydreigon?
Hydreigon is frequently paired with Maushold, Meowscarada, Armarouge, Indeedee-F. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Hydreigon weak to and resistant against?
Hydreigon is weak to Fairy (4x), Ice (2x), Fighting (2x), Bug (2x), Dragon (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x). Ability notes: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

### Which Tera Types are best for Hydreigon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hydreigon?
The top build for Hydreigon features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 69.823% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hydreigon?
Hydreigon is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (69.799%).

### What is the most common role for Hydreigon?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Hydreigon often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9vgc2023series1-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Hydreigon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 92 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 98 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Hydreigon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Hydreigon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1) - Build teams with Hydreigon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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