Counter guide · Psychic · Gen I

What beats Hypno?

The 5 hardest counters to Hypno ranked by type effectiveness, base-stat total, and Speed. Yveltal outspeeds and hits for 2× with dark-type STAB.

Hypno
No. 097
Hypno
Psychic
BST 483 · Speed 67 · Atk 73 · SpA 73

Top 5 counters

  1. #1
    Yveltal
    No. 717
    Yveltal
    Dark Flying
    Hits Hypno for 2× via dark-type STAB Takes 0× back from psychic-type STAB Speed: 99 > 67 (outspeeds) Lean: Physical (Atk 131)
  2. #2
    Darkrai
    No. 491
    Darkrai
    Dark
    Hits Hypno for 2× via dark-type STAB Takes 0× back from psychic-type STAB Speed: 125 > 67 (outspeeds) Lean: Special (SpA 135)
  3. #3
    Roaring Moon
    No. 1005
    Roaring Moon
    Dragon Dark
    Hits Hypno for 2× via dark-type STAB Takes 0× back from psychic-type STAB Speed: 119 > 67 (outspeeds) Lean: Physical (Atk 139)
  4. #4
    Hydreigon
    No. 635
    Hydreigon
    Dark Dragon
    Hits Hypno for 2× via dark-type STAB Takes 0× back from psychic-type STAB Speed: 98 > 67 (outspeeds) Lean: Special (SpA 125)
  5. #5
    Zarude
    No. 893
    Zarude
    Dark Grass
    Hits Hypno for 2× via dark-type STAB Takes 0× back from psychic-type STAB Speed: 105 > 67 (outspeeds) Lean: Physical (Atk 120)

Hypno's type weaknesses

How this list is computed

Each candidate is scored on best-STAB damage into Hypno, the damage taken back, Speed comparison, base-stat total, and offensive lean (Attack vs Sp. Attack). Candidates that Hypno hits super-effectively for 2× or more without taking comparable damage back are filtered out — they die first. Type-immune candidates are excluded entirely.

Counters are theoretical type-chart matchups, not damage calculations. Item, ability, and move-set choices can swing real battles. Use this list as a starting point, not a final answer.