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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Drowzee family appeared on October 5, 2018.
- Drowzee
- Shadow
- Hypno by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jun 1 to Jun 15, 2023, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 to Jun 15, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 14 to Sep 21, 2021 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 25 to Jul 31, 2019 | 3-star | Team GO Rocket Disruption |
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.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
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
How to get Hypno.
Every main-series game Hypno is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Six
- WildWest Province: Area One, Area Three
- WildNorth Province: Area Three, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- WildArea Zero: Depths (Only appears near entrance to Depths.)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveDrowzee (Level 26)
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Plains
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Plains
- WildHau'oli City (One)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- EvolveDrowzee (Level 26)
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveDrowzee (Level 26)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 121 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildDreamyard (Swarm)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolveDrowzee (Level 26)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 11
- WildSafari Zone (night) (tall grass in Swamp, default, and with 5 Forest points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildBerry Forest (tall grass, event)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoute 11
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoute 11 (night)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildCerulean Cave
- YellowObtainable
- EvolveDrowzee (Level 26)
- 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.
Hypno appears in 11 episodes.
From EP027 (1997-09-30) through JN018 (2020-03-22).
TCG Pocket appearances
Hypno in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Hypno
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.