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.
When it is very hungry, it puts humans it meets to sleep, then it feasts on their dreams.
Always holding a pendulum that it swings at a steady rhythm, it causes drowsiness in anyone nearby.
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. A decent partner pool 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 using 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Assist, Barrier, Fire Punch and 7 more.
max HP and Defense EVs and Bold nature turn Hypno into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn for the long game, and Wish handles sustain. Insomnia fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Best Hypno Moveset
- Psychic
- Wish
- Protect
- Hypnosis
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 Future Sight and Dream Eater while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
decent spawn rates for Hypno across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Hypno in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Hypno starts with Drowzee at Lv. 10-16 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch DrowzeeEFFORTLESSRoute 34HeartGoldGrassLv.10-12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 34SoulSilverGrassLv.10-12CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 11HeartGoldGrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 11SoulSilverGrassLv.14-16CommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 35SoulSilverGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 35HeartGoldGrassLv.14UncommonEarlyRoute
Step 2Hypno ✓EASYRoute 11SoulSilverGrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteEASYRoute 11HeartGoldGrassLv.16UncommonMidRouteor 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.
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