Hypno
TL;DR. Hypno is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 483. When it locks eyes with an enemy, it will use a mix of PSI moves such as HYPNOSIS and CONFUSION.
When it locks eyes with an enemy, it will use a mix of PSI moves such as HYPNOSIS and CONFUSION.
Stat spread.
Total of 483. 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.
Hypno 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, Hypno reaches 2,090 CP at level 40 and 2,391 CP as a best buddy.
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Hypno in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Hypno across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #201 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Hypno.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hypno, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Hypno?
Hypno is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Hypno weak to?
Hypno takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Hypno resistant to?
Hypno resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Hypno evolve?
Hypno evolves from Drowzee (Level 26). Hypno is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Hypno from?
Hypno was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0097.
What are Hypno's base stats?
Hypno has HP 85, Attack 73, Defense 70, Special Attack 73, Special Defense 115, and Speed 67. Total base stat total: 483.
What are Hypno's abilities?
Hypno can have the abilities Insomnia, Forewarn, plus the Hidden Ability Inner Focus.
Is Hypno legendary or mythical?
No. Hypno is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Hypno's best stat?
Hypno's highest base stat is Special Defense at 115, which ranks 12th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Hypno good?
Hypno has a base stat total of 483, the 396th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 50th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Hypno 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 Hypno is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Hypno vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Hypno | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 85 | 74 | +11 |
| Attack | 73 | 67 | +6 |
| Defense | 70 | 73 | -3 |
| Special Attack | 73 | 88 | -15 |
| Special Defense | 115 | 84 | +31 |
| Speed | 67 | 72 | -5 |
| Total | 483 | 458 | +25 |
Hypno appears in 33 games.
Every mainline release where Hypno 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
Catch Hypno in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 16 games have a known habitat.
Hypno appears in 11 episodes.
From EP027 (1997-09-30) through JN018 (2020-03-22).
- EP027 Hypno's Naptime Original 1998-10-13
- EP156 Fowl Play! Original 2001-04-28
- EP176 Imitation Confrontation Original 2001-10-27
- EP261 Entei at Your Own Risk Original 2003-08-16
- EP271 The Ties That Bind Original 2003-09-20
- AG146 Fear Factor Phony Advanced Generation 2006-09-09
- AG162 Spontaneous Combusken! Advanced Generation 2006-11-04
- SM049 Mission: Total Recall! Sun & Moon 2018-03-29
- SM089 The Prism Between Light and Darkness! Sun & Moon 2019-02-02
- SM130 Battling Besties! Sun & Moon 2019-11-16
- JN018 Destination: Coronation! Journeys 2020-09-11
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Hypno cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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