Hypno Best Moveset
115 Sp. Def at 85 HP on Psychic with AbilityInsomnia preventing sleep. The moveset absorbs special attacks and fires back with 73 Sp. Atk behind Psychic TermStab. Low Speed at 67 means taking hits first, but the special bulk handles most non-physical threats. Niche as a sleep-immune special answer.
Psychic-type with solid bulk in Gen I (Red & Blue). In a format where all Psychics were good, Hypno could take special hits and put threats to sleep with Hypnosis.
Best Moves
Best Build
Support Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic
- Hypnosis
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
115 Sp. Def made it one of the best special walls available in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Thunder Wave plus Seismic Toss stalled opponents out methodically.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Insomnia prevented sleep, a useful niche against Spore and Sleep Powder users in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). But offensively it offered very little.
Wall Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Better Psychic-types and special walls pushed Hypno down in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Blissey walled specials better, Alakazam attacked faster.
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Wish
- Protect
- Hypnosis
Recommended Teammates
Completely outclassed in Gen V (Black & White). No competitive niche that another Pokemon didn't fill better.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Drain Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Three straight gens of irrelevance starting in Gen VI (X & Y). Hypno had nothing to offer a format full of superior options.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Fire Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Hypnosis
Recommended Teammates
Same decline in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). No new tools, no new relevance. Modern Psychic-types had better stats and abilities.
Wall Moveset
- Hypnosis
- Psychic
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Returned in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) but was completely forgotten. The gap between Hypno and viable Psychic-types was wider than ever.
Special Tank Moveset
- Future Sight
- Toxic
- Focus Blast
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Hypno Weakness
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 |
What is Hypno Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Hypno
Chandelure's Shadow Ball hits Hypno for 67-79%. Weavile deals 73-86% with Knock Off.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x67-79% Energy Ball25-30% Flamethrower38-45% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x73-86% Ice Shard22-26% | ||
Evolution
Evolved from Drowzee. Hypno is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. 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 Human-Like egg group.
Shiny Hypno
Hypno's shiny pushes the yellow into pinkish territory, but it's fighting against a base design that was already yellow-ish. Side by side you can see it. In isolation, you'd never guess. A step down from Drowzee's more obvious pink.
Shiny Hypno Odds & Hunting Methods
18 of 18 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Hypno
12 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 SV
To get Hypno, start by catching Drowzee through walking encounters at Lv. 2-12. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DrowzeeAsado 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 2Hypno ✓Casseroya Lake - 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 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%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.57-60Overworldor evolve from Drowzee (Step 1)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Hypno.
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 BDSP
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 215Lv.20-21GrassRate 40%Swarm activeDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-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
Step 1Catch Drowzee
Step 2Hypno ✓
Hypno turns up two ways, ambushed as a wandering overworld sprite or flushed from the tall grass, the hypnotist covering a wide level 29 to 57 band.
Where To Catch Hypno in USUM
To get Hypno, start by catching Drowzee through walking encounters at Lv. 6-11. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 2Hypno ✓Hau'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)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Hypno.
Base Stats
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.
Hypno Guide
Use Hypno as a support. Special attacks are the main output. Not the fastest,
Build your team around Lapras, Slaking, and Typhlosion. These have the highest co-usage rates with Hypno in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Inner Focus is the hidden ability. Prevents flinching. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Hypno's regular abilities before committing.
Run Modest on Hypno. +Sp. Atk is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the support role.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 7Let's Go
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
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