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 stat exp.
The longer it swings its pendulum, the longer the effects of its hypnosis last.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
 Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Beedrill builds →Fury Cutter 2x39-46% Twineedle 2x26-32% | ||
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x41-49% Lick 2x18-21% | ||
 Venonat BugPoison | D | |
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x71-84% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x37-44% Thief 2x27-33% Lick 2x17-20% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Scyther builds →Thief 2x17-21% Pursuit 2x13-16% Fury Cutter 2x42-50% | ||
Venonat BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Venonat builds →Leech Life 2x50-58% Thief 2x15-17% | ||
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x59-70% Thief 2x17-19% Fury Cutter 2x32-38% | ||
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x69-82% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x38-45% Thief 2x25-30% Lick 2x16-20% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Scyther builds →Thief 2x17-21% Pursuit 2x12-15% Fury Cutter 2x42-51% | ||
Venonat BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Venonat builds →Leech Life 2x48-57% Thief 2x14-17% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x58-68% Thief 2x16-19% Fury Cutter 2x31-37% | ||
 Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x55-65% Thief 2x24-28% | ||
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x69-82% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x38-45% Thief 2x25-30% Lick 2x16-20% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Scyther builds →Thief 2x17-21% Pursuit 2x12-15% Fury Cutter 2x42-51% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x58-68% Thief 2x16-19% Fury Cutter 2x31-37% | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Sneasel builds →Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Feint Attack 2x21-25% Thief 2x21-25% Fury Cutter 2x25-30% | ||
Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Venomoth builds →Leech Life 2x55-65% Thief 2x24-28% | ||
Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x69-82% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x38-45% Thief 2x25-30% Lick 2x16-20% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Paras builds →Leech Life 2x58-68% Thief 2x16-19% Fury Cutter 2x31-37% | ||
In Crystal, Forretress's Explosion hits Hypno for 71-83%.
 Forretress BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Forretress builds →Explosion71-83% Rapid Spin14-17% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Umbreon builds →Pursuit 2x17-20% | ||
 Misdreavus Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves View Misdreavus builds →
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Crystal Evolution
Evolved from Drowzee. Hypno is the final form in this two-stage line. A small partner pool 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 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Light Screen.
Crystal Hypno Best Moveset
Best Build
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Body Slam
- Rest
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Hypno. TMs unlock Normal and Fighting coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Future Sight and Dream Eater into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Hypno in Crystal
Hypno sits at moderate rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Hypno in Crystal
To get Hypno, start by catching Drowzee through walking encounters at Lv. 12-16. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch DrowzeeRoute 34Grass Lv.12 Route30%EarlyNightRoute 35Grass Lv.12 Route30%EarlyNightRoute 6Grass Lv.13 Route30%EarlyNightRoute 11Grass Lv.14 Route30%EarlyNight
Step 2Hypno ✓Route 11Grass Lv.16 Route5%MidNightor evolve from Drowzee (Step 1)
Hypno Guide
For Crystal, we rate Hypno C-Tier: a niche pick in Crystal's meta. At 483 BST, it fits the support role. Reflect with Leftovers is the standard set.
At base 67 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Hypno is a special attacker with base 73 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
In Crystal, run Reflect, Body Slam, Rest, and Curse on Hypno. Reflect is the most common pick at 16% usage. Curse lets it set up before sweeping.
For Crystal, Hypno has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
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