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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet maintain including new raids for individuals to partake in, and these occasions will 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 finest counters in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Hydreigon weaknesses and finest counters in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Discovering Hydreigon’s finest counters and weaknesses is fairly straightforward if we’re speaking about Hydreigon’s base sort, 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 varied differing kinds, this turns into a bit bit more durable. Let’s additionally not neglect that Hydreigon is likely one of the strongest non-legendary Pokémon in existence, with it being a pseudo-legendary Pokémon. This makes it a formidable pressure to take down and discover finest counters to beating it in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
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 more durable to beat.
The Hydreigon raid
Listed here 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 if you happen to aren’t cautious, as Earth Energy, Dragon Pulse and Darkish Pulse are very highly effective, particularly within the arms 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 varieties. 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’ll be able to counteract this with Drain Punch, making you heal each time you want a heal. Iron Valiant additionally quad resists Darkish and is resistant to Dragon sort, making it a reasonably first rate wall towards 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 features entry to many strikes exterior of its sorts like Leaf Blade, Aerial Ace, Hearth/Ice/Thunder Punch, and extra.
The second suggestion is Slither Wing. Iron Valiant is unique to Pokémon Violet, and when you can co-op up and commerce to get it in Scarlet like I’ve, I do know that’s not an possibility obtainable to everyone, and Slither Wing is a really appropriate substitute. Slither Wing is definitely a bit extra cumbersome than Iron Valiant, clocking in at 105 Particular Protection, and resists Floor and Darkish, which 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 substitute for that if you happen to want that. It additionally features entry to varied sorts, corresponding to Hearth, Electrical, Flying, Psychic and Floor.
Particular Attacking counter choices for Hydreigon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
You can too go for one thing like Hatterene, Sylveon, or Flutter Mane for a Particular Attacking possibility. These Pokémon all have superb Particular Assault and first rate Particular Protection, which means they will 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 implausible sort protection, not like the opposite two, it’s 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 virtually too many varieties, so sort protection isn’t a difficulty there. Hatterene features entry to Grass, Darkish, Ghost and extra.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet can be found for buy on the Nintendo Retailer.