TL;DR. Hoopa is a psychic/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 600. This troublemaker sends anything and everything to faraway places using its loop, which can warp space.
This troublemaker sends anything and everything to faraway places using its loop, which can warp space.
Stat spread.
Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Hoopa in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Hoopa reaches 3,359 CP at level 40 and 3,843 CP as a best buddy.
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Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 15, 2025, 5-star (Hoopa Unbound).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | 5-starHoopa Unbound | Hoopa Unbound Raid Day |
| Dec 10, 2022 | Elite RaidHoopa Unbound | Regular rotation |
| Nov 13, 2022 | Elite RaidHoopa Unbound | Regular rotation |
| Oct 16, 2022 | Elite RaidHoopa Unbound | Introducing: Elite Raids |
Hoopa in competitive play.
Hoopa is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1123 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Hoopa.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hoopa, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Hoopa?
Hoopa is a Psychic/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Hoopa weak to?
Hoopa takes 4× damage from Ghost, Dark. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from no other types.
What is Hoopa resistant to?
Hoopa is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Psychic.
Does Hoopa evolve?
Hoopa does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Hoopa from?
Hoopa was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0720.
What are Hoopa's base stats?
Hoopa has HP 80, Attack 110, Defense 60, Special Attack 150, Special Defense 130, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 600.
What are Hoopa's abilities?
Hoopa can have the ability Magician.
Is Hoopa legendary or mythical?
Yes. Hoopa is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.
What is Hoopa's best stat?
Hoopa's highest base stat is Special Attack at 150, which ranks 3rd of 165 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Hoopa good?
Hoopa has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 6th among Psychic-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Hoopa as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Hoopa is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Hoopa vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 165 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Hoopa | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Attack | 110 | 71 | +39 |
| Defense | 60 | 74 | -14 |
| Special Attack | 150 | 85 | +65 |
| Special Defense | 130 | 82 | +48 |
| Speed | 70 | 69 | +1 |
| Total | 600 | 451 | +149 |
Hoopa appears in 5 games.
Every mainline release where Hoopa is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Hoopa.
Every main-series game Hoopa is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableTransfer only
- Scarlet · VioletTransfer only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade
- One-time encounterHyperspace Lumiose (Only one, during Side Mission 196: "The Djinn Unbound") (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIEvent onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonEvent only
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIEvent only
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireEvent only
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Legends: Z-A. Event copies from Pokémon Bank can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Hoopa partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Hoopa partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Hoopa in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Hoopa
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.