Drowzee Best Moveset
Psychic at 43 Sp. Atk and 42 Speed with 90 Sp. Def. The defensive number is respectable for a pre-evolution but the moveset can't threaten anything offensively. Evolve to Hypno for 73 Sp. Atk and 115 Sp. Def that absorbs special hits.
Psychic pre-evolution in Gen I (Red & Blue). Hypnosis put things to sleep. 48 Speed and 90 Special were workable for the lower tiers.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Hypnosis
- Psychic
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
Peaked in Gen II (Gold & Silver). The Special split gave Drowzee 43 Sp. Atk from 90 Special. A big downgrade. Sleep support was the only value.
Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Recommended Teammates
Insomnia blocked sleep in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Ironic for a Pokemon whose identity was Hypnosis. 328 BST was simply too low.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Wish
- Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Drowzee saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Drowzee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Insomnia with Leftovers, favoring a Jolly nature.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Focus Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Drowzee saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Drowzee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Insomnia with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Wish
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Drowzee saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Drowzee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Insomnia with Mindplate, favoring a Gentle nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Hypnosis
- Body Slam
- Drain Punch
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Drowzee saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Drowzee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Insomnia with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Wish
Drowzee saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Drowzee maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Innerfocus with Eviolite, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Psychic Noise
- Encore
- Toxic
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Drowzee Weakness
Drowzee is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Drowzee's special bulk (base 90 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
What is Drowzee Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Drowzee
Scizor can KO Drowzee with U-turn (145-171%). Gengar's Shadow Ball hits Drowzee for 42-50%. Tyranitar's Knock Off also KOs at 138-163%.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Drowzee View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch42-49% Knock Off 2x90-106%KO U Turn 2x145-171%KO Close Combat41-49% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drowzee View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x42-50% Sludge Bomb24-28% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Drowzee View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x138-163%KO Stone Edge106-125%KO | ||
Evolution
Drowzee evolves into Hypno. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 155 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Drowzee easily with 70 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Drowzee
decent spawn rates across 28 locations for Drowzee in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Drowzee in SV
The path to Drowzee starts with Drowzee at Lv. 2-45 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Drowzee ✓Asado Desert - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%Casseroya Lake - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%East Province (Area Two) - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%Glaseado MountainLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%North Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Five) - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Four) - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Six) - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Three) - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%South Province (Area Two) - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%West Province (Area Three) - RuinsLv.2-12OverworldRate 24%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into HypnoAsado Desert - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%Casseroya Lake - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Three) - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%South Province (Area Two) - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area One) - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%West Province (Area Three) - RuinsLv.28-45OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Drowzee (Step 1)
Drowzee is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 6 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Drowzee in BDSP
Drowzee is your first catch on the way to Drowzee. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-63 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Drowzee ✓Route 215Lv.20-21GrassRate 40%Swarm activeDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Hypno
decent spawn rates in early-game routes across 2 locations. Drowzee's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Drowzee in LGPE
Step 1Drowzee ✓Route 11Lv.13-18GrassRate 25%
Step 2Evolve into Hypno
Drowzee's scattered across 16 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Drowzee in USUM
The path to Drowzee starts with Drowzee at Lv. 6-57 via walking and fixed encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Drowzee ✓Route 2 - SouthLv.7-10GrassRate 30%NightShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthLv.8-11GrassRate 30%NightShaking spotRoute 2 - SouthLv.6-9GrassRate 20%NightRoute 2 - NorthLv.7-10GrassRate 20%NightRoute 2 - SouthLv.6-9GrassRate 10%DayRoute 2 - NorthLv.7-10GrassRate 10%DayRoute 2 - SouthLv.7-10GrassRate 5%DayShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthLv.8-11GrassRate 5%DayShaking spot
Step 2Catch or Evolve into HypnoHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictLv.29Interact with PokemonOne-timePost-OliviaPoni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 20%Poni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Dayor evolve from Drowzee (Step 1)
Base Stats
Drowzee's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Def leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Sp. Def EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It remembers every dream it eats. It rarely eats the dreams of adults because children’s are much tastier.
Drowzee Guide
Drowzee does the job early-game if you need a Psychic type on your team. Evolve it into Hypno before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Drowzee has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 19 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves