Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Tyranitar builds →Dark Pulse 2x49-58% Crunch 2x99-116%KO Bite 2x74-88% Payback 2x62-73% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x79-94% Bite 2x60-71% Assurance 2x60-71% | ||
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Wo-Chien builds →Foul Play 2x79-94% Dark Pulse 2x49-58% Payback 2x43-51% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Umbreon builds →Dark Pulse 2x35-41% Bite 2x41-49% Assurance 2x41-49% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x109-129%KO Dark Pulse 2x54-64% Sucker Punch 2x81-96% Night Slash 2x81-96% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, 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% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Hypno to get Drowzee eggs easily using 50 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Fire Punch, Flatter, Guard Swap and 5 more.
Scarlet & Violet Hypno Best Moveset
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
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 Psychic while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hypno in Scarlet & Violet
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 Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Hypno C-Tier: a niche pick in Scarlet & Violet's meta. At 483 BST, it fits the support role. Toxic with Leftovers is the standard set.
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.
For Scarlet & Violet, 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.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
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
Winds & Waves