Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Hypno

Hypno

PSYCHIC

Hypnosis Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hypno is a Psychic Type Hypnosis Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Hypno can be found with Insomnia, Forewarn and Inner Focus as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Sassy Nature, based on 483 combined Base Stats.

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Hypno Stats and Abilities

Based on Hypno Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Hypno Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 115 and the Lowest being Speed 67.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	85	280	374
D	Attack	73	135	269
E	Defense	70	130	262
D	Special Attack	73	135	269
C	Special Defense	115	211	361
E	Speed	67	125	256
C	Total	483

Best Held Items	Mind Plate Odd Incense Twisted Spoon
Best Nature	Sassy ↑ +10% Special Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Bitter Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Special Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Human-Like
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Insomnia Ability 1	Insomnia prevents the ability-bearer from falling asleep, both from moves by other Pokémon like Sing, and self-inflicted sleep like Rest.
Forewarn Ability 2	Determines what moves a foe has.
Inner Focus Hidden Ability	Inner Focus prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt.

How To Evolve Hypno in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Drowzee requires (Level 26) to evolve into Hypno.

Base	→	First Evo
Drowzee	Level 26 →	Hypno

Where To Find Hypno in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Hypno has 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 20-21 Drowzee, within the Route 215 location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Stargleam Cavern
Stargleam Cavern	National	Drowzee Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave
Dazzling Cave	National	Drowzee Lv. 16-63
Route 215
Route 215	5 - 1%	Drowzee Lv. 20-21

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hypno Weakness

Hypno is a Psychic Type pokemon. This will cause Hypno to take More Damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Psychic Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Hypno Weaknesses

Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Bug Ghost Dark
0.5x Less Damage	Fighting Psychic
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Hypno Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK
S	Darkrai DARK
B	Umbreon DARK
B	Dusknoir GHOST
B	Yanmega BUG FLYING

What pokemon is Hypno Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo PSYCHIC
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Metagross STEEL PSYCHIC
S	Latias DRAGON PSYCHIC

Best Hypno Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Hypno Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
61	Future Sight	Special	180	100	10	Damage occurs 2 turns later.
49	Psychic	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
57	Psyshock	Special	120	100	10	Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
41	Zen Headbutt	Physical	120	90	15	May cause flinching.

Best Moveset for Hypno TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Hypno Lv Up Moves

Hypno TM Moves

Hypno Level Up Moves

List of Moves Hypno can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
61	Future Sight PSYCHIC	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Damage occurs 2 turns later.
53	Nasty Plot DARK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
1	Switcheroo DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Swaps held items with the opponent.
1	Pound NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
37	Hypnosis PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: 60 PP: 20 Status Puts opponent to sleep.
5	Disable NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
9	Confusion PSYCHIC	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
13	Headbutt NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
17	Poison Gas POISON	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 40 Status Poisons opponent.
25	Psybeam PSYCHIC	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
29	Mind Reader NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User's next attack is guaranteed to hit.
33	Psych Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
41	Zen Headbutt PSYCHIC	Power: 120 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
45	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
49	Psychic PSYCHIC	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
57	Psyshock PSYCHIC	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.

Hypno TM Moves

List of Moves Hypno can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch FIGHTING	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM04	Calm Mind PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20	Safeguard NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM21	Dazzling Gleam FAIRY	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Hits all adjacent opponents.
TM27	Low Sweep FIGHTING	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM29	Psychic PSYCHIC	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball GHOST	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM41	Torment DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Opponent cannot use the same move in a row.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM48	Skill Swap PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The user swaps Abilities with the opponent.
TM52	Focus Blast FIGHTING	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM60	Drain Punch FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM63	Nasty Plot DARK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM67	Recycle NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's used hold item is restored.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM73	Thunder Wave ELECTRIC	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM77	Psych Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM85	Dream Eater PSYCHIC	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM92	Trick Room PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.

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