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.
While it is an extremely dangerous Pokémon, people who are in need of a good, sound sleep call it their savior.
As a matter of course, it makes anyone it meets fall asleep and has a taste of their dreams. Anyone having a good dream, it carries off.
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 |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x79-94% U-turn 2x46-55% Bite 2x60-71% Brutal Swing 2x60-71% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x92-109%KO Throat Chop 2x86-101%KO Leech Life 2x57-68% U-turn 2x51-60% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x103-122%KO Crunch 2x88-103%KO Shadow Claw 2x51-60% Bite 2x67-79% | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Guzzlord builds →Crunch 2x78-92% Shadow Claw 2x46-54% Steamroller 2x43-50% Bite 2x59-69% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x33-39% Shadow Ball 2x22-26% U-turn 2x33-39% Feint Attack 2x41-49% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Chandelure's Shadow Ball hits Hypno for 50-59%. Hydreigon's Dark Pulse hits Hypno for 45-53%.
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x50-59% Flamethrower28-33% | ||
Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor36-43% Dark Pulse 2x45-53% U Turn 2x34-40% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain15-18% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x108-128%KO Ice Shard33-39% Pursuit 2x67-79% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Evolved from Drowzee. Hypno is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of 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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Hypno to get Drowzee eggs easily using 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Assist, Barrier, Fire Punch and 9 more.
Sun & Moon Hypno Best Moveset
max HP and Sp. Def EVs and Calm nature turn Hypno into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Focus Sash brings a guaranteed survive from full HP for the long game, and the moveset handles sustain. Insomnia fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Hypno best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Hypnosis
- Psychic
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 Synchronoise while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Hypno in Sun & Moon
A few locations for Hypno with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Hypno in Sun & Moon
To get Hypno, start by catching Drowzee through walking encounters at Lv. 7-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DrowzeeRoute 2 - SouthSunGrass Lv.7-10 Route20%EarlyRoute 2 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route20%Early
Step 2Hypno ✓Poni Plains - NorthSunGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - NorthMoonGrass Lv.54-5720%Postor evolve from Drowzee (Step 1)
Hypno Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Hypno C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. At 483 BST, it fits the support role. Hypnosis with Focus Sash 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.
In Sun & Moon, run Hypnosis, Psychic, Toxic, and Thunder Wave on Hypno. Hypnosis is the most common pick at 21% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
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