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.
Puts enemies to sleep then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating bad dreams.
Stat spread.
Total of 328. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Drowzee first appeared on October 5, 2018, during Psychic Spectacular 2018.
- Drowzee
- Shadow
- Hypno by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 16 to Sep 25, 2023, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 to Sep 25, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 15 to Jul 16, 2023 | 1-star | Catching Some Z's |
| Jul 1 to Jul 6, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 26 to Dec 17, 2019 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 1, 2018 | 1-star | Psychic Spectacular 2018 |
Drowzee in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Drowzee across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #961 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Drowzee 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 Drowzee is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Drowzee vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Drowzee | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 74 | -14 |
| Attack | 48 | 67 | -19 |
| Defense | 45 | 73 | -28 |
| Special Attack | 43 | 88 | -45 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 84 | +6 |
| Speed | 42 | 72 | -30 |
| Total | 328 | 458 | -130 |
Drowzee appears in 33 games.
Every mainline release where Drowzee is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Drowzee.
Every main-series game Drowzee is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Five
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 215 (Swarm)
- WildGrand Underground - Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 2
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoute 11
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Psychic) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- BreedHypno
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- BreedHypno
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 215 (Swarm)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 11, 34, 35
- WildSafari Zone (night) (tall grass in Swamp, default)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoute 11, Berry Forest
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 11, 34, 35
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 6, 11, 34, 35 (night)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- WildRoute 11
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Drowzee appears in 11 episodes.
From EP027 (1997-09-30) through SM065 (2018-03-08).
TCG Pocket appearances
Drowzee in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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