Hydreigon weaknesses and greatest counters in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet maintain including new raids for individuals to partake in, and these occasions might be extremely enjoyable to do. Whether or not it’s merely to grind some Exp Candies, or simply to seize the newly added Pokémon, they’re a good time. Right here’s our information on one of many raids occasions, Hydreigon, and its weaknesses and greatest counters in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Hydreigon weaknesses and greatest counters in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Discovering Hydreigon’s greatest counters and weaknesses is fairly straightforward if we’re speaking about Hydreigon’s base kind, which is Darkish/Dragon, because it’s quad-weak to Fairy-type Pokémon. This would go away a couple of straightforward Pokémon to suggest, however as we’re speaking concerning the raid, which has numerous differing kinds, this turns into a little bit bit tougher. Let’s additionally not neglect that Hydreigon is among the strongest non-legendary Pokémon in existence, with it being a pseudo-legendary Pokémon. This makes it a formidable power to take down and discover greatest counters to beating it in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

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To go over Hydreigon’s stats in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it’s completely stellar throughout the board. It rocks a whopping 125 Particular Assault, making it an absolute destroyer of groups. It’s additionally a reasonably speedy mon, with 98 Velocity. Its defenses aren’t too shabby both, with each bodily and particular defenses coming in at 90. As I discussed, it’s completely unbelievable as a Pokémon, however that makes it even tougher to beat.

The Hydreigon raid

Listed below are the strikes that Hydreigon makes use of within the present raid occasion, from my very own analysis:

• Earth Energy
• Dragon pulse
• Darkish pulse
• Snarl
• Nasty Plot
• Scary face

This movepool can devastate you should you aren’t cautious, as Earth Energy, Dragon Pulse and Darkish Pulse are very highly effective, particularly within the palms of a Hydreigon. However let’s consider some counters for this Pokémon, as we have to beat it. The primary two counters I wish to counsel for beating Hydreigon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are paradox types. The primary one being Iron Valiant.

Counters to Hydreigon

That is what I personally use as a counter to Hydreigon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Whereas it has a reasonably low Particular Protection at 60, you possibly can counteract this with Drain Punch, making you heal each time you want a heal. Iron Valiant additionally quad resists Darkish and is proof against Dragon kind, making it a reasonably first rate wall in opposition to its assaults. Additionally, you will begin out sooner than Hydreigon, however luck of the draw will dictate whether or not or not the CPU will use Scary Face to decrease that Velocity of yours. Iron Valiant additionally positive aspects entry to many strikes outdoors of its varieties like Leaf Blade, Aerial Ace, Fireplace/Ice/Thunder Punch, and extra.

The second suggestion is Slither Wing. Iron Valiant is unique to Pokémon Violet, and whilst you can co-op up and commerce to get it in Scarlet like I’ve, I do know that’s not an choice accessible to everyone, and Slither Wing is a really appropriate alternative. Slither Wing is definitely a bit extra cumbersome than Iron Valiant, clocking in at 105 Particular Protection, and resists Floor and Darkish, that means solely Dragon Pulse will do impartial harm to you. Slither Wing doesn’t get Drain Punch, but it surely does get Leech Life, which is an effective alternative for that should you want that. It additionally positive aspects entry to numerous varieties, resembling Fireplace, Electrical, Flying, Psychic and Floor.

Particular Attacking counter choices for Hydreigon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

You may as well go for one thing like Hatterene, Sylveon, or Flutter Mane for a Particular Attacking choice. These Pokémon all have superb Particular Assault and first rate Particular Protection, that means they’ll take successful from Hydreigon if wanted. All of those Pokémon additionally resist a few of Hydreigon’s strikes, making them first rate choices. Whereas Sylveon doesn’t get incredible kind protection, not like the opposite two, it is best to be capable of make do with the assaults that it will get from Psychic and Moonblast to Shadow Ball and Magical Leaf. Flutter Mane will get entry to nearly too many varieties, so kind protection isn’t a problem there. Hatterene positive aspects entry to Grass, Darkish, Ghost and extra.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can be found for buy on the Nintendo Retailer.