Hypno
#97 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Hypno
The best moves for Hypno are Confusion and Psychic when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Confusion and Psyshock deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Drowzee family. Hypno evolves from Drowzee for 50 Candy.
Game images
Hypno, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Hypno is a Psychic Pokémon which evolves from Drowzee. It is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Hypno's best moveset is Confusion & Psychic and it has a Max CP of 2,363.
About
"Hypno holds a pendulum in its hand. The arcing movement and glitter of the pendulum lull the foe into a deep state of hypnosis. While this Pokémon searches for prey, it polishes the pendulum."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 19 | 15.2 |
| Zen Headbutt | 11 | 13.2 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Psyshock Elite TM | 60 | 3 | 2.18 |
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Ice Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Fire Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Focus Blast | 140 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Future Sight | 115 | 1 | 1.38 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Hypno?
Hypno is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
The best counter to Hypno is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, followed by Dawn Wings Necrozma, Mega Chandelure and Mega Beedrill.
The top Hypno counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Gengar | 100% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 99% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 99% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Mega Gengar | 96% | |
| Mega Gengar | 95% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 95% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 95% | |
| Mega Absol | 93% | |
| Mega Beedrill | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
144 |
| Defense |
|
193 |
| Stamina |
|
198 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 168 |
Size
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 75.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
895 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,194 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,791 |
|
Level 40 |
2,090 |
|
Level 50 |
2,363 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,493 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,941 |