As a Psychic-type, Hypno fills a straightforward role. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Known as the Hypnosis Pokémon. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Hypnosis Pokemon.
Bulk defines Hypno's stat line. Sp. Def and HP anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
When it locks eyes with an enemy, it will use a mix of psi moves, such as Hypnosis and Confusion.
Always holding a pendulum that it swings at a steady rhythm, it causes drowsiness in anyone nearby.
Hypno Weakness
VulnerableBug, Ghost, and Dark-type moves hit Hypno for super-effective damage. Hypno's special bulk (base 115 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Evolved from Drowzee. Hypno is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+30 over Drowzee), and Hypno peaks at 483 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Hypno to get Drowzee eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Bulk and offense in one package. Hypno runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Adamant nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Toxic. Flexible EVs EVs and utility options make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Best Hypno Moveset
- Toxic
- Knock Off
- Encore
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Hypno. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Future Sight and Psychic into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Hypno picks up Fire Punch and Flatter only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Future Sight and Dream Eater while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Hypno picks up Psychic and Dream Eater along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 8 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Coverage runs deep. Hypno can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Fighting. The offense anchors on Future Sight and Synchronoise while TMs handle everything else.
28 encounter spots for Hypno at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Hypno in Scarlet & Violet
To get Hypno, start by catching Drowzee through walking encounters at Lv. 2-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DrowzeeEASYAsado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyDesertEASYAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyDesertEASYCasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyWaterEASYEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyCaveEASYNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.2-1224%EarlyRoute
Step 2Hypno ✓MODERATEAsado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidDesertMODERATEAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidDesertMODERATECasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworldLv.28-458%MidRouteor evolve from Drowzee (Step 1)
Hypno doesn't appear wild. Catch Drowzee instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 26 to get Hypno. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Hypno in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Hypno starts with Drowzee at Lv. 20-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DrowzeeEFFORTLESSRoute 215Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.20-2140%MidRouteSwarm activeEFFORTLESSRoute 215Shining PearlGrassLv.20-2140%MidRouteSwarm activeDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Hypno ✓
Can't catch Hypno directly. Start with Drowzee at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 26. The 2-stage line from Drowzee to Hypno is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Hypno in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Step 1Catch DrowzeeEASYRoute 11Let's Go PikachuGrassLv.13-1825%EarlyRouteEASYRoute 11Let's Go EeveeGrassLv.13-1825%EarlyRoute
Step 2Hypno ✓
A handful of locations for Hypno with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Hypno in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Hypno, start by catching Drowzee through walking and fixed encounters at Lv. 6-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DrowzeeEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-1030%EarlyRouteNightShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.7-1030%EarlyRouteNightShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.8-1130%EarlyRouteNightShaking spotEFFORTLESSRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.8-1130%EarlyRouteNightShaking spotEASYRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.6-920%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.6-920%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyRouteNightEASYRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.7-1020%EarlyRouteNightMODERATERoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.6-910%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.6-910%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteDayMODERATERoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.7-1010%EarlyRouteDayCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrassLv.7-105%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrassLv.7-105%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.8-115%EarlyRouteDayShaking spotCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.8-115%EarlyRouteDayShaking spot
Step 2Hypno ✓Hau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra MoonInteract with PokemonLv.29MidCityOne-timePost-OliviaHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra SunInteract with PokemonLv.29MidCityOne-timePost-OliviaEASYPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5720%PostEASYPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.54-5720%PostMODERATEPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrassLv.54-5710%PostDayMODERATEPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrassLv.54-5710%PostDayor evolve from Drowzee (Step 1)
We rate Hypno C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 483 BST, it fits the support role. Base 115 Sp. Def stands out.
Drowzee evolves into Hypno at level 26. Hypno is the fully evolved form. At 483 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Insomnia prevents sleep — that's the one you want on Hypno. Inner Focus is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Forewarn works too if your team needs something different.
At base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Hypno is a special attacker with base 73 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
Hypno appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
One of the original 151, Hypno has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A