Stats & Training
Bulk defines Hypno's stat line. Sp. Def and HP anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
Seeing its swinging pendulum can induce sleep in three seconds, even in someone who just woke up.
Seeing its swinging pendulum can induce sleep in three seconds, even in someone who just woke up.
Hypno Weakness
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Hypno for super-effective damage. Hypno's special bulk (base 115 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black & White, Volcarona's Fire Blast hits Hypno for 46-55%. Hydreigon deals 64-76% with Dark Pulse.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain21-25% Fire Blast46-55% | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Jellicent builds →Scald19-23% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x64-76% Draco Meteor52-61% Fire Blast29-34% Flamethrower24-28% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x71-84% Energy Ball27-31% Flamethrower40-47% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Weavile builds →Ice Shard23-27% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Evolved from Drowzee. Hypno is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+30 over Drowzee), and Hypno peaks at 483 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Hypno to get Drowzee eggs easily using 53 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Assist, Barrier, Fire Punch and 9 more.
Black & White Hypno Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Hypno's strengths as a defensive wall. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, and spread EVs back that up. Insomnia rounds out the package.
Best Build
Hypno best EVs are HP and Attack
Bulky Support Moveset
- Belly Drum
- Drain Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Hypno picks up Assist and Barrier only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Synchronoise and Future Sight while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Hypno in Black & White
Hypno Guide
For Black & White, we rate Hypno C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. At 483 BST, it fits the support role. Bellydrum with Leftovers is the standard set.
Insomnia prevents sleep. That's the one you want on Hypno. Inner Focus is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Forewarn works too if your team needs something different.
At base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Hypno is leaning toward the physical side (base 73 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
In Black & White, run Bellydrum, Drain Punch, Zenheadbutt, and Magiccoat on Hypno. Bellydrum is the most common pick at 14% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Hypno has appeared in 19 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves