Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How To Catch And Evolve Deino

This guide details how to obtain and utilize the powerful Dark/Dragon-type Pokémon Hydreigon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Hydreigon, a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, boasts impressive stats and is a valuable asset to any team. However, its evolutionary line (Deino and Zweilous) is exclusive to Pokémon Scarlet.

Acquiring Deino:

Deino can be found in several locations within Pokémon Scarlet:

• Alfornada Cavern: Located southwest Paldea; requires Koraidon's high jump ability.
• Dalizapa Passage: Situated between Medali and Zapapico.
• Glaseado Mountain: A more easily accessible location.
• Area Zero: Another readily accessible location.
• North Province (Area Two): Easily accessible.

Deino also appears in 3-star Tera Raids (unlocked after obtaining 3 Gym Badges), offering a chance for a Hidden Ability variant and different Tera Types. Zweilous, Deino's evolution, can be found in 4-star Tera Raids and in the wild locations mentioned above. Hydreigon itself can be obtained from 5/6-star Tera Raids.

Obtaining Deino in Pokémon Violet:

Since Deino is Scarlet-exclusive, players of Violet must obtain it through trading or Pokémon HOME. Trading requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership and utilizes the Union Circle. Pokémon HOME allows transferring Deino from Pokémon Scarlet, Pokémon Sword/Shield, or Pokémon GO. The process involves moving Deino to your HOME Basic Box, then transferring it to your Pokémon Violet PC Box.

Evolution:

Deino evolves into Zweilous at level 50, and Zweilous evolves into Hydreigon at level 64. Utilize auto-battling, Exp. Candies (L and XL recommended), or Rare Candies to expedite the leveling process.

Hydreigon's Strengths and Weaknesses:

Hydreigon possesses a 600 base stat total, excelling in Special Attack and Attack, with good Speed. A Timid or Jolly nature is recommended.

Type Effectiveness:

• Super Effective Against: Dragon, Ghost, Psychic
• Weaknesses: Fairy (4x), Fighting, Bug, Dragon, Ice
• Resistances: Grass, Water, Fire, Electric, Ghost, Dark
• Immunities: Ground, Psychic

Terastallizing mitigates Hydreigon's 4x weakness to Fairy-type moves. Its movepool allows for both physical and special attacking strategies. Flash Cannon (via TM) is a crucial Steel-type move to counter its Fairy weakness. Other recommended moves include Nasty Plot, Dragon Pulse (or Draco Meteor), and Dark Pulse.