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No. 0634

Zweilous

Hostile Pokémon

Zweilous
Official art
DarkDragon
Height
1.4 m 4′07″
Weight
50 kg 110.2 lbs
Base stat total
420 top 56%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Their two heads will fight each other over a single piece of food. Zweilous are covered in scars even without battling others.
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Base stats

HP72132–179254–348
Atk8581–150157–295
Def7067–134130–262
SpA6563–128121–251
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe5856–121108–236
Total420Higher than 44% of all Pokémon
HP72Atk85Def70Spe58SpD70SpA65

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 58). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+121Max110No SP78Min70Scarf181Tailwind242

At max Speed, Zweilous outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 121Zweilous · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 110Zweilous · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 78Zweilous · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy4×Bug2×Dragon2×Fighting2×Ice2×

Resists

Dark½×Electric½×Fire½×Ghost½×Grass½×Water½×

Immune to

Psychic0×
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteel

Abilities

  • Hustle

    Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Moves

Level up 18

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
1Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
12RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
16AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
20HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
24Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30
28SlamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
32CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
36Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
40Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
44Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
48Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
54Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
60Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
66OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category
Hostile Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
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Original Unova#140Updated Unova#274Mountain Kalos#143Galar#387Crown Tundra#137Paldea#371
  1. Their two heads will fight each other over a single piece of food. Zweilous are covered in scars even without battling others.

    Shield
  2. While hunting for prey, Zweilous wanders its territory, its two heads often bickering over which way to go.

    Sword
  3. The two heads do not get along. Whichever head eats more than the other gets to be the leader.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
  4. Since their two heads do not get along and compete with each other for food, they always eat too much.

    White
  5. After it has eaten up all the food in its territory, it moves to another area. Its two heads do not get along.

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese
ジヘッド
Japanese (romaji)
Dihead
Korean
디헤드
Chinese (Traditional)
雙首暴龍
Chinese (Simplified)
双首暴龙
French
Diamat
German
Duodino
Spanish
Zweilous
Italian
Zweilous

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
35
Base experience
147
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Dragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword 4 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 50–60
Y 4 areas
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 324)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 326)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 59
X 4 areas
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 324)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 326)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 59
White 2 2 areas
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 77)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 80)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
Black 2 2 areas
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 77)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 80)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50