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.
In Alola, Komala is Hypno’s main target. It rarely harms people.
There are some Hypno that assist doctors with patients who can’t sleep at night in hospitals.
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 |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x84-99% Night Daze 2x48-56% Shadow Ball 2x67-79% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x92-109%KO Throat Chop 2x86-101%KO Bite 2x65-77% Lick 2x22-26% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x96-113%KO Night Daze 2x64-75% U-turn 2x46-55% Night Slash 2x70-83% | ||
 Malamar DarkPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Malamar builds →Foul Play 2x86-101%KO Night Slash 2x64-75% Payback 2x46-54% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Decidueye builds →Phantom Force 2x91-107%KO Spirit Shackle 2x81-96% U-turn 2x48-56% Sucker Punch 2x48-56% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Chandelure's Shadow Ball hits Hypno for 50-59%. Hydreigon's Dark Pulse hits Hypno for 45-53%.
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x50-59% Flamethrower28-33% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor36-43% Dark Pulse 2x45-53% U Turn 2x34-40% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain15-18% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hypno View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x108-128%KO Ice Shard33-39% Pursuit 2x67-79% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Assist, Barrier, Fire Punch and 11 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Hypno Best Moveset
max HP and Sp. Def EVs and Calm nature turn Hypno into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Focus Sash brings a guaranteed survive from full HP for the long game, and the moveset handles sustain. Insomnia fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Hypno best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Hypnosis
- Psychic
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Hypno can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Fighting. The offense anchors on Future Sight and Synchronoise while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Hypno in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A handful of locations for Hypno with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Hypno in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Hypno, start by catching Drowzee through walking and fixed encounters at Lv. 6-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DrowzeeRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route30%EarlyNightShaking spotRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route30%EarlyNightShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.8-11 Route30%EarlyNightShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.8-11 Route30%EarlyNightShaking spotRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.6-9 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.6-9 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.6-9 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.6-9 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route10%EarlyDayRoute 2 - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.7-10 Route5%EarlyDayShaking spotRoute 2 - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.7-10 Route5%EarlyDayShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.8-11 Route5%EarlyDayShaking spotRoute 2 - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.8-11 Route5%EarlyDayShaking spot
Step 2Hypno ✓Hau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.29 CityMidOne-timePost-OliviaHau'oli City - Shopping DistrictUltra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.29 CityMidOne-timePost-OliviaPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5720%PostPoni Plains - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.54-5710%PostDayPoni Plains - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.54-5710%PostDayor evolve from Drowzee (Step 1)
Hypno Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Hypno C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. At 483 BST, it fits the support role. Hypnosis with Focus Sash 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 a special attacker with base 73 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, run Hypnosis, Psychic, Toxic, and Thunder Wave on Hypno. Hypnosis is the most common pick at 21% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
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