How to beat Hydreigon ex
Hydreigon ex has 2 versions in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 330 HP as a Darkness Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 330
- Weakness
- Grass
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 2
- One-hit KOs
- 10
- Fastest KO
- 1 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Hydreigon ex is weak to Grass, so those attacks do double damage. 9 Standard cards can Knock it Out in one hit that way — the fastest needs just 1 Energy.
- Win the Prize trade. It gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 3 single-Prize Pokémon can take it out in one attack, so you trade 1 Prize for 2.
- Plan for its big hit. Its strongest printed attack is Dark Bite for 200 (5 Energy). 172 Standard cards have enough HP to survive one hit — before any Weakness, + or × effects.
- Watch the Retreat Cost. It costs 3 Energy to retreat. If it gets stuck in the Active Spot, that's your chance.
One-hit Knock Outs using Weakness
These Grass attacks do at least 330 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Hydreigon ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decidueye Shrouded Fable | Grass | Power Shot G | 170 | 340 | 150 | 1 |
| Rillaboom Twilight Masquerade | Grass | Wood Hammer GG | 180 | 360 | 180 | 1 |
| Leafeon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Moss Agate GRW | 230 | 460 | 270 | 2 |
| Iron Leaves ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Prism Edge GGC | 180 | 360 | 220 | 2 |
| Mega Heracross ex Phantasmal Flames | Grass | Mountain Ramming GGG | 170 | 340 | 280 | 3 |
| Decidueye ex Perfect Order | Grass | Crushing Arrow GCCC | 240 | 480 | 320 | 2 |
| Mega Venusaur ex Mega Evolution | Grass | Jungle Dump GGGG | 240 | 480 | 380 | 3 |
| Tapu Bulu Shrouded Fable | Grass | Wood Hammer GGCC | 220 | 440 | 140 | 1 |
| Yanmega ex Destined Rivals | Grass | Jet Cyclone GGGC | 210 | 420 | 280 | 2 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 330+ damage.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Hydreigon ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Dragonite ex Ascended Heroes | Dragon | Ryuno Glide WLL | 330 | 330 | 370 | 3 |
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out Hydreigon ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 2.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Hydreigon ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decidueye Shrouded Fable | Grass | Power Shot G | 170 | 340 | 150 | 1 |
| Rillaboom Twilight Masquerade | Grass | Wood Hammer GG | 180 | 360 | 180 | 1 |
| Tapu Bulu Shrouded Fable | Grass | Wood Hammer GGCC | 220 | 440 | 140 | 1 |
Pokémon that survive its biggest attack
These can take a printed 200 from Dark Bite and stay in play (Weakness included). Single-Prize Pokémon first.
| Pokémon | Type | Stage | HP | Weakness | Retreat | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailord Journey Together | Water | Stage 1 | 240 | Lightning ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Wailord ex Pitch Black | Water | Stage 1 | 380 | Lightning ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Mamoswine ex Journey Together | Fighting | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Palafin ex Prismatic Evolutions | Water | Stage 1 | 340 | Lightning ×2 | 2 | 2 |
| Slaking ex Surging Sparks | Colorless | Stage 2 | 340 | Fighting ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Steven's Metagross ex Ascended Heroes | Metal | Stage 2 | 340 | Fire ×2 | 3 | 2 |
| Torterra ex Temporal Forces | Grass | Stage 2 | 340 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Tyranitar ex Prismatic Evolutions | Darkness | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 3 | 2 |
Every Standard Hydreigon ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydreigon ex 67/86 Ability: Greedy Eater | White Flare I | 330 | Stage 2 | Dark Bite DDDCC 200 | 3 | Grass ×2 |
| Hydreigon ex 119/191 | Surging Sparks H | 330 | Stage 2 | Crashing Headbutt DC 200 Obsidian PDMC 130 | 3 | Grass ×2 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
Related: all Hydreigon cards in Standard · how to knock out a 330 HP Pokémon · Grass vs Darkness · beating big Pokémon ex · more counter guides
Questions people ask
What is Hydreigon ex weak to?
Hydreigon ex is weak to Grass, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Hydreigon ex have?
Up to 330 HP in Standard (330 on the White Flare version, 330 on the Surging Sparks version).
How many Prize cards does Hydreigon ex give up?
2 — it's a Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Hydreigon ex?
10 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Decidueye's Power Shot (1 Energy, 340 damage); Rillaboom's Wood Hammer (2 Energy, 360 damage); Leafeon ex's Moss Agate (3 Energy, 460 damage).
What is Hydreigon ex's strongest attack?
Dark Bite, which prints 200 damage for 5 Energy.
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