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.
Bug, Ghost, and Dark 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Hypno for 43-50%. Kingambit's Sucker Punch also KOs at 112-132%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave43-50% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch21-25% | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x122-144%KO Energy Ball45-54% Flamethrower68-80% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x87-103%KO Ice Shard27-32% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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 and utility options make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Hypno best EVs are Attack and Speed
Support Moveset
- Toxic
- Knock Off
- Encore
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Foul Play
- Psychic
- Poison Gas
Physical Tank Moveset
- Hypnosis
- Psychic
- Drain Punch
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Thunder Punch
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Psychic Noise
- Knock Off
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Toxic
- Barrier
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
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Wall Moveset
- Hypnosis
- Psychic
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 DrowzeeAsado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Desert24%EarlyAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Desert24%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Water24%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Water24%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Cave24%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Cave24%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Cave24%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Cave24%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-12 Route24%Early
Step 2Hypno ✓Asado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Desert8%MidAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Desert8%MidCasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Water8%MidCasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Water8%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Cave8%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Cave8%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Cave8%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Cave8%MidNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%MidWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.28-45 Route8%Midor 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 DrowzeeRoute 215Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-21 Route40%MidSwarm activeRoute 215Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-21 Route40%MidSwarm activeDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-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 DrowzeeRoute 11Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.13-18 Route25%EarlyRoute 11Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.13-18 Route25%Early
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 DrowzeeRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route30%EarlyNightShaking spotRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route30%EarlyNightShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.8-11 Route30%EarlyNightShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.8-11 Route30%EarlyNightShaking spotRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.6-9 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.6-9 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.6-9 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.6-9 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route5%EarlyDayShaking spotRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route5%EarlyDayShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.8-11 Route5%EarlyDayShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.8-11 Route5%EarlyDayShaking spot
Step 2Hypno ✓Hau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.29 CityMidOne-timePost-OliviaHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.29 CityMidOne-timePost-OliviaPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5710%PostDayPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.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.
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 has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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