Hoopa's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Defense. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
In its true form, it possess a huge amount of power. Legends of its avarice tell how it once carried off an entire castle to gain the treasure hidden within.
It is said to be able to seize anything it desires with its six rings and six huge arms. With its power sealed, it is transformed into a much smaller form.
Hoopa is weak to Ghost and Dark. Watch out for Ghost and Dark attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves entirely. Hoopa's special bulk (base 130 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hoopa View Slowbro builds →Scald23-27% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hoopa View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle6-7% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hoopa View Vileplume builds →Sludge Bomb14-17% Giga Drain24-28% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hoopa View Qwilfish builds →Flip Turn40-47% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hoopa View Vaporeon builds →Scald25-29% Flip Turn21-25% | ||
Hoopa is a mythical Psychic/Ghost type with 600 total stats. No evolution, no breeding. You get one through events or special distribution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Hoopa's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Psyshock is the go-to spam option, with utility options keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Hoopa best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Psyshock
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Knock Off
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Psyshock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Expanding Force
- Protect
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Hyperspace Hole
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Psyshock
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Knock Off
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Psyshock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Expanding Force
- Protect
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Hyperspace Hole
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Calm Mind
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Focus Blast
- Nasty Plot
- Substitute
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Calm Mind
- Energy Ball
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Hoopa cleanly, with Future Sight and Phantom Force anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Hoopa cleanly, with Future Sight and Dream Eater anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Hoopa cleanly, with Dream Eater and Phantom Force anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
TMs define Hoopa's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Dream Eater and Phantom Force, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Fighting and Electric coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Hoopa is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Hoopa is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Hoopa is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Hoopa is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Hoopa is a Mythical Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Base 150 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Magician is the go-to ability for Hoopa. It steals the target's held item when the bearer uses a damaging move. It's Hoopa's only ability.
Hoopa fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 150 Sp. Atk. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Best way to handle Hoopa: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
As a Mythical Pokemon, Hoopa has limited availability — 6 games since its debut in X & Y. Typically obtained through special events or in-game quests rather than standard encounters.
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