Hydreigon Cards & Binder Ideas (Featuring Deino)
See why Hydreigon belongs in every 🐉 Dragons collection. Card picks, evolution spreads, and display ideas inside.
2024-11-23
Popularity Rank: #87
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #78
2019 survey: #80
#87 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0635
Height
1.8 m
Weight
160.0 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen V
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
10,200 steps
Base happiness
35
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Blue
Habitat
—
Shape
Upright
Why people love Hydreigon
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Hydreigon stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- The Bulbapedia article opens by explaining that it evolves from Zweilous starting at level 64. It is the final form of Deino.
- A staple in our 🐉 Dragons crowd — Hydreigon is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Hydreigon has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Hydreigon from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Rising
One Star
Mega Rising
Three Diamond
McDonald's Collection 2024
None
Surging Sparks
Special illustration rare
Surging Sparks
Ultra Rare
Surging Sparks
Double rare
Paldea Evolved
Rare
Evolving Skies
Holo Rare
Darkness Ablaze
Rare
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Dragon Majesty
Rare
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Binder plan & Michi Method for Hydreigon
Spread layout for Hydreigon, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Hydreigon C #SWSH138 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Hydreigon binder page.
Hydreigon #33 (Dragon Majesty) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Hydreigon binder page.
Hydreigon #62 (Crimson Invasion) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Hydreigon binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Hydreigon mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Hydreigon chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Dragon Majesty
Rare
Crimson Invasion
Rare
Mega Rising
One Star
Mega Rising
Three Diamond
McDonald's Collection 2024
None
Surging Sparks
Special illustration rare
Right page
Surging Sparks
Ultra Rare
Surging Sparks
Double rare
Paldea Evolved
Rare
Evolving Skies
Holo Rare
Darkness Ablaze
Rare
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Steam Siege
Ultra Rare
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Hydreigon cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Try a charcoal, deep plum, and royal blue sleeve story around Hydreigon's dark-type and dragon-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Photograph the Hydreigon page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- National Dex #635 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Canon tags Hydreigon as Brutal Pokémon, blue colour stories, and a upright silhouette — chase prints that lean into that identity instead of generic stock poses.
Hydreigon: competitive snapshot
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Hydreigon — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
92
Attack
105
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
125
Sp. Def
90
Speed
98
Total: 600
Players file Hydreigon around tier "UU" while Ability Levitate (Evades Ground moves.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hyper Beam — User cannot move next turn. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Dark/Dragon typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Hydreigon — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Hydreigon, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
This brutal Pokémon travels the skies on its six wings. Anything that moves seems like a foe to it, triggering its attack.
The heads on their arms do not have brains. They use all three heads to consume and destroy everything.
It responds to movement by attacking. This scary, three-headed Pokémon devours everything in its path!
A second dex beat (Alpha Sapphire) frames Hydreigon as one that responds to movement by attacking.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Hydreigon shows up in Omega Ruby lore as the heads on their arms do not have brains.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Trikephalo
Spanish
Hydreigon
French
Trioxhydre
Italian
Hydreigon
Japanese
サザンドラ
Japanese (Romaji)
Sazandora
Korean
삼삼드래
Chinese (Simplified)
三首恶龙
Chinese (Traditional)
三首惡龍
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