Deino Evolution Guide in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

This article is part of a directory: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Complete Guide & Walkthrough

Quick Links

• Where to Catch Deino in Pokemon Scarlet
  • Deino and Zweilous Locations
• How to Get Deino in Pokemon Violet
  • How to Trade and Transfer
• How to Evolve Deino into Zweilous and Hydreigon
  • What Level Does Deino Evolve?
• Is Hydreigon a Good Pokemon?
  • Hydreigon Stats & Weaknesses

Dark/Dragon-type Hydreigon ranks among the most powerful Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet. To obtain this formidable creature, trainers should first capture its pre-evolved forms: Deino and Zweilous. While these Pokemon appear exclusively in Scarlet, Violet players can acquire them through trading or transfers.

Updated January 13, 2025: Since its debut in Gen 5, the Deino evolutionary line has remained a staple across mainline Pokemon games. This guide has been refreshed with current Hydreigon statistics and battle strategies to assist trainers in maximizing this pseudo-legendary's potential.

Where to Catch Deino in Pokemon Scarlet

Deino and Zweilous Locations

In Scarlet, Deino appears in several locations including Alfornada Cavern, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain, Area Zero, and North Province (Area Two). The cavern and passage locations require special traversal abilities:

• Alfornada Cavern: Southwest Paldea - requires Koraidon's high jump
• Dalizapa Passage: Between Medali and Zapapico

Deino also appears in 3-star Tera Raids (unlocked after 3 gym badges), while its evolved form Zweilous appears in 4-star raids. Fully evolved Hydreigon can be caught in 5/6-star raids.

How to Get Deino in Pokemon Violet

How to Trade and Transfer

Violet players must trade or transfer Deino since it's version-exclusive. Options include:

1. Online trading via Union Circle (Nintendo Switch Online required)
2. Transferring from Pokemon HOME (supports Sword/Shield, GO, and Scarlet)

How to Evolve Deino

What Level Does Deino Evolve?

Evolution occurs at:

• Deino → Zweilous: Level 50
• Zweilous → Hydreigon: Level 64

Use Exp. Candy L/XL or auto-battling for efficient leveling.

Is Hydreigon a Good Pokemon?

Hydreigon Stats & Weaknesses

With 600 base stats, Hydreigon excels as a special attacker:

Type Matchups:

• Weak to: Fairy (4x), Fighting, Bug, Dragon, Ice
• Resists: Grass, Water, Fire, Electric, Ghost, Dark

Terastallization helps mitigate its Fairy weakness. Recommended moves include Flash Cannon, Nasty Plot, and STAB attacks like Dark Pulse.