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No. 0096 · Generation I · Kanto

Drowzee

The Hypnosis Pokémon

TL;DR. Drowzee is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 328. Puts enemies to sleep then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating bad dreams.

Psychic

Puts enemies to sleep then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating bad dreams.

Height1.0 m

Weight32.4 kg

AbilitiesInsomnia, Forewarn

HiddenInner Focus

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 328. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 48

Defense 45

Sp. Attack 43

Sp. Defense 90

Speed 42

Total328

328 base stat total, the 759th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 80th among Psychic-types.

90 base Special Defense, Drowzee's strongest stat, ranking 41st of 102 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Drowzee 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, Drowzee reaches 1,040 CP at level 40 and 1,190 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack89

GO Defense136

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)1,040

Max CP (L50)1,176

Best buddy (L51)1,190

Raid catch CP 548–594 (L20). Weather boosted 685–743 (L25).

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Competitive

Drowzee in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Drowzee across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #914 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #914 64 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Drowzee.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Drowzee, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Drowzee?

Drowzee is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Drowzee weak to?

Drowzee takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Drowzee resistant to?

Drowzee resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.

How does Drowzee evolve?

Drowzee evolves into Hypno (Level 26).

What generation is Drowzee from?

Drowzee was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0096.

What are Drowzee's base stats?

Drowzee has HP 60, Attack 48, Defense 45, Special Attack 43, Special Defense 90, and Speed 42. Total base stat total: 328.

What are Drowzee's abilities?

Drowzee can have the abilities Insomnia, Forewarn, plus the Hidden Ability Inner Focus.

Is Drowzee legendary or mythical?

No. Drowzee is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Drowzee's best stat?

Drowzee's highest base stat is Special Defense at 90, which ranks 41st of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Drowzee good?

Drowzee has a base stat total of 328, the 759th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 80th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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