As a Psychic-type, Hypno fills a straightforward role. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Known as the Hypnosis Pokémon. Relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Hypnosis Pokemon.
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.
Seeing its swinging pendulum can induce sleep in three seconds, even in someone who just woke up.
Hypno Weakness
VulnerableBug, Ghost, and Dark-type 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Evolved from Drowzee. Hypno is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Hypno to get Drowzee eggs easily from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Assist, Barrier, Fire Punch and 9 more.
The recommended build leans into Hypno's strengths as a defensive wall. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and a spread EV build EVs back that up. Insomnia rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Hypno Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Drain Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Don't skip the egg moves. Hypno picks up Assist and Barrier only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Synchronoise and Future Sight while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
No wild encounters for Hypno in Black 2 & White 2. Bring Drowzee over from Red, Yellow, or Brilliant Diamond, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
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.
Drowzee evolves into Hypno at level 26. Hypno is the fully evolved form. At 483 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 appears in 19 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A