#097
Hypno
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 75 (29.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Humanshape
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 169
- EV Yield
- 2 SpD
- Height
- 1.6 m (5'03")
- Weight
- 75.6 kg (166.7 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents sleep.
Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.
Prevents flinching.
Generation VI
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 holds a pendulum in its hand. The arcing movement and glitter of the pendulum lull the foe into a deep state of hypnosis. While this Pokémon searches for prey, it polishes the pendulum.
Generation VII
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.
In Alola, Komala is Hypno’s main target. It rarely harms people.
There are some Hypno that assist doctors with patients who can’t sleep at night in hospitals.
Avoid eye contact if you come across one. It will try to put you to sleep by using its pendulum.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V)
Generation I
When it locks eyes with an enemy, it will use a mix of PSI moves such as HYPNOSIS and CONFUSION.
Avoid eye contact if you come across one. It will try to put you to sleep by using its pendulum.
Generation II
When it is very hungry, it puts humans it meets to sleep, then it feasts on their dreams.
Always holding a pendulum that it rocks at a steady rhythm, it causes drowsiness in any one nearby.
The longer it swings its pendulum, the longer the effects of its hypnosis last.
Generation III
HYPNO holds a pendulum in its hand. The arcing movement and glitter of the pendulum lull the foe into a deep state of hypnosis. While this POKéMON searches for prey, it polishes the pendulum.
The arcing movement and glitter of the pendulum in a HYPNO’s hand lull the foe into deep hypnosis. While searching for prey, it polishes the pendulum.
It carries a pendulum-like device. There once was an incident in which it took away a child it hypnotized.
When it locks eyes with an enemy, it will use a mix of PSI moves such as HYPNOSIS and CONFUSION.
Generation IV
Seeing its swinging pendulum can induce sleep in three seconds, even in someone who just woke up.
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.
Generation V
Seeing its swinging pendulum can induce sleep in three seconds, even in someone who just woke up.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Switcheroo | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 12 | Disable | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 18 | ConfusionSTAB | psy | S | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 28 | PsybeamSTAB | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Poison Gas | poi | N | — | 90% | 40 |
| 37 | Hypnosis | psy | N | — | 60% | 20 |
| 38 | Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 50 | PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 55 | Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 55 | Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| 57 | PsyshockSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 64 | Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| 69 | Future SightSTAB | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
68 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Pass | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dazzling Gleam | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Draining Kiss | fai | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Future SightSTAB | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low Sweep | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| Night Shade | gho | S | — | 100% | 15 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsybeamSTAB | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Psychic NoiseSTAB | psy | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Psychic Terrain | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsyshockSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stored PowerSTAB | psy | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Trick Room | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
20 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Hypno
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Stat Calculator
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About Hypno
Hypno is a Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). While it is an extremely dangerous Pokémon, people who are in need of a good, sound sleep call it their savior. Hypno stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 75.6 kg (166.7 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Hypno Base Stats
Hypno has a base stat total of 483, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 115 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 67 (average). Hypno functions as a special wall. Hypno is average speed with a base Speed of 67.
Hypno Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Psychic-type, Hypno is weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Fighting, Psychic-type attacks. This gives Hypno 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Hypno Abilities
Hypno's abilities include Insomnia, Forewarn, Inner Focus. Insomnia prevents sleep.. Forewarn reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle. Its Hidden Ability is Inner Focus, which prevents flinching.
Hypno Moves & Learnset
Hypno can learn 103 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 68 via TM/HM, and 20 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Future Sight (Psychic, 120 power), Psychic (Psychic, 90 power), Psyshock (Psychic, 80 power), Zen Headbutt (Psychic, 80 power). For coverage, Hypno can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Hypno
Hypno has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Hypno yields 2 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Hypno belongs to the Humanshape egg group. Hypno is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Drowzee → Hypno).
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