Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Zweilous
Say it: ZWEI-lou-s
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Zweilous is the Hostile Pokémon — Dark and Dragon middle stage between Deino and Hydreigon. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Hydreigon — not a finished raid attacker. Dark/Dragon hits Ghost, Psychic, and Dragon well; Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Ice, and Dragon punish it. Evolve Deino up the line.
Say it: ZWEI-lou-s
Zweilous (#634) is a Dark / Dragon Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Deino. Trainers almost never power Zweilous for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Hydreigon. Against Zweilous, lead with Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Ice, or Dragon. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Zweilous is a Dark / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0634. Dragon attackers often anchor Master League and high-tier raid teams.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Zweilous. Keep high-IV copies for Hydreigon. Shadow Zweilous is the same — evolve toward Shadow Hydreigon after Frustration removal.
Type matchups
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
When Zweilous is your opponent, Ice, Fighting, Bug, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 159
- Defense
- 135
- Stamina
- 176
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Recommended moves
Zweilous’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Hydreigon — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Bite · Standard
Dark STAB
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon STAB
Charged
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark nuke
- Dragon Pulse · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Body Slam · Standard
Normal coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- bite
- dragon breath
Charged
- dragon pulse
- dark pulse
- body slam
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #635 of 954 · CP 1497
Dragon Breath + Dragon Pulse
- Ultra League · rank #630 of 747 · CP 2079
Dragon Breath + Dragon Pulse
- Master League · rank #747 of 1023 · CP 2079
Dragon Breath + Dragon Pulse
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Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.