Zweilous in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Zweilous’s X/Y locations, Dark/Dragon typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Zweilous is Kalos Mountain #143 and National #634. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Dark / Dragon.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 72 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 58 |
| Total | 420 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Road — unknown area 322 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 59 | — |
| Victory Road — unknown area 324 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 59 | — |
| Victory Road — unknown area 326 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 59 | — |
| Victory Road — unknown area 328 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 59 | — |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Deino | Zweilous | Level 50 |
| Zweilous | Hydreigon | Level 64 |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Hustle | Regular ability |
This species has no Hidden Ability recorded for X and Y.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Dragon |
| Base hatch cycles | 40 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 35 |
| EV yield | Attack +2 |
| Height / weight | 1.4 m / 50 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Bite |
| 1 / start | Double Hit |
| 1 / start | Dragon Rage |
| 1 / start | Focus Energy |
| 4 | Focus Energy |
| 9 | Bite |
| 12 | Headbutt |
| 17 | Dragon Breath |
| 20 | Roar |
| 25 | Crunch |
| 28 | Slam |
| 32 | Dragon Pulse |
| 38 | Work Up |
| 42 | Dragon Rush |
| 48 | Body Slam |
| 55 | Scary Face |
| 64 | Hyper Voice |
| 71 | Outrage |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM41 | Torment | Dark | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM82 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
Move tutors: Draco Meteor.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Zweilous’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.