Type matchups
Damage Hypno takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Hypno has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 85
- Attack
- 73
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 73
- Sp. Def
- 115
- Speed
- 67
- Total
- 483
Hypno has a base stat total of 483, higher than 55% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (115). Its Attack (73) and Sp. Atk (73) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 67 is middling (faster than 49% of Pokémon). With 85 HP, 70 Defense and 115 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Hypno can have the abilities Insomnia, Forewarn and Inner Focus.
How to beat Hypno
Hypno takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Hypno's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Hypno's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Hypno's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Hypno is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Drowzee → Hypno), evolving from Drowzee.
Best counters to Hypno
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Hypno weak to?
As a Psychic type, Hypno takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Hypno resistant to?
Hypno resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Hypno?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Hypno with super-effective attacks.