# Hydreigon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 16

> Find the best Hydreigon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hydreigon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/vgc2016/Hydreigon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Hydreigon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## 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
- **Dark Pulse**: 99.582%
- **Draco Meteor**: 92.412%
- **Protect**: 79.773%
- **Tailwind**: 65.756%
- **Earth Power**: 20.377%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 10.242%
- **Taunt**: 6.072%
- **Flamethrower**: 5.526%
- **Psych Up**: 5.000%
- **Other**: 15.261%

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

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 85.460%
- **Choice Scarf**: 8.022%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.837%
- **Other**: 1.681%

## Common Teammates
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 89.731%
- **Groudon-Primal**: 87.178%
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 80.799%
- **Bronzong**: 73.809%
- **Cresselia**: 69.436%
- **Sceptile-Mega**: 7.640%

## FAQ for Hydreigon in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Hydreigon?
Hydreigon is frequently paired with Kangaskhan-Mega, Groudon-Primal, Kyogre-Primal, Bronzong. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `84/0/0/252/0/172`. This configuration accounts for 65.720% 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 **Life Orb** (85.460%).

### What is the most common role for Hydreigon?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Hydreigon often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Hydreigon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Hydreigon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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