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.
It carries a pendulum-like device. There once was an incident in which it took away a child it hypnotized.
Seeing its swinging pendulum can induce sleep in three seconds, even in someone who just woke up.
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 |
In X & Y, Tyranitar can KO Hypno with Crunch (144-170%). Weavile threatens a KO with Knock Off (130-153%). Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 112-132%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge90-105%KO Pursuit 2x73-86% Crunch 2x144-170%KO Superpower36-42% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x130-153%KO Ice Shard40-47% Pursuit 2x80-95% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x112-132%KO Sludge Bomb63-74% Focus Blast28-33% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain26-31% Flamethrower48-56% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x82-96% Flamethrower46-54% Energy Ball31-36% Psychic15-18% | ||
X & Y 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.
X & Y Hypno Best Moveset
Best Build
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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
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How to Get Hypno in X & Y
Hypno Guide
For X & Y, we rate Hypno D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in X & Y. At 483 BST, it fits the support role. Base 115 Sp. Def stands out.
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 mixed attacker with base 73 Attack and 73 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
For X & Y, 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.
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- 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