Ghost moves don't affect Hypno at all — that's the advantage of Psychic typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Hypnosis Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
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.
Avoid eye contact if you come across one. It will try to put you to sleep by using its pendulum.
Hypno Weakness
ExcellentHypno has no type weaknesses thanks to its unique defensive typing. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all.
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
You get Hypno from Drowzee at level 26. This Psychic type hits 483 total but remains in the Undiscovered group. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+30 over Drowzee), and Hypno peaks at 483 total stats.
How to Evolve
The recommended build leans into Hypno's strengths as an attacker. An item provides extra utility, and flexible EVs EVs back that up. An ability rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Hypno Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Psychic
- Hypnosis
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Hypno. TMs unlock Normal and Fighting coverage and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Dream Eater and Psychic into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Hypno. The 2-stage line runs through Drowzee, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 26 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Hypno in Yellow
Step 1Catch DrowzeeEASYRoute 11GrassLv.15-19UncommonEarlyRoute
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.
Hypno has no type weaknesses, making it hard to counter through typing alone. Focus on status moves, entry hazards, or raw neutral damage to take it down.
Drowzee evolves into Hypno at level 26. Hypno is the fully evolved form. At 483 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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