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.
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 Fire Punch, Flatter, Guard Swap and 5 more.
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 Psychic. Max HP and Attack EVs and utility options make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Best Hypno Moveset
- Psychic
- Toxic
- Barrier
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 DrowzeeEFFORTLESSRoute 215Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.20-2140%MidRouteSwarm activeEFFORTLESSRoute 215Shining PearlGrassLv.20-2140%MidRouteSwarm activeDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Hypno ✓
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