# Hydreigon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18

> Find the best Hydreigon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hydreigon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **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/vgc2018/Hydreigon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Hydreigon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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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**: 99.846%
- **Protect**: 80.873%
- **Earth Power**: 66.735%
- **Draco Meteor**: 53.200%
- **Tailwind**: 40.070%
- **Flamethrower**: 33.446%
- **Belch**: 9.610%
- **Other**: 16.220%

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

## Common Items
- **Darkinium Z**: 29.679%
- **Life Orb**: 16.410%
- **Choice Specs**: 13.309%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.297%
- **Expert Belt**: 11.071%
- **Poisonium Z**: 9.610%
- **Aguav Berry**: 3.309%
- **Other**: 4.315%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 42.596%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 25.638%
- **Amoonguss**: 23.838%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 19.386%
- **Ludicolo**: 12.671%
- **Stakataka**: 12.566%

## FAQ for Hydreigon in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Hydreigon?
Hydreigon is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Metagross-Mega, Amoonguss, Tapu Bulu. 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 18.178% 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 **Darkinium Z** (29.679%).

### What is the most common role for Hydreigon?
Based on common item usage (Darkinium Z), Hydreigon often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Hydreigon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Hydreigon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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