As a Dark/Dragon type, Zweilous has 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Dark/Dragon typing.

Base stats

HP: 72
Attack: 85
Defense: 70
Sp. Atk: 65
Sp. Def: 70
Speed: 58
Total: 420

Zweilous has a base stat total of 420, higher than 39% of Pokémon. With Attack (85) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. At 58 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 72 HP, 70 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Zweilous's only ability is Hustle.

How to beat Zweilous

The best way to beat Zweilous is with Fairy moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Bug, Ice and Dragon moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Iron Valiant hits for 4× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Zweilous's Dragon moves and resists its Dark moves. Grimmsnarl hits for 4× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Zweilous's Dragon moves and resists its Dark moves. Morgrem hits for 4× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Zweilous's Dragon moves and resists its Dark moves.