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Hypno

HypnoPsychic
  • windy
Hypno is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Hypno is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,090 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Confusion / Psychic. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Hypno Stats and Max CP

144 ATK
193 DEF
198 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2363 CP
Lvl 40
2090 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1493 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1194 CP
Lvl 15 Research
895 CP

Hypno's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#93
PsychicPsychic-type
#155
Great LeagueGreat League
#265
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#416

Hypno Type Chart

Hypno takes increased damage from:Hypno takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%

Hypno takes reduced damage from:Hypno takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Hypno best moveset

Moves

Confusion + Psychic

Psychic
PsychicConfusion
PsychicPsychic
Hypno's best Psychic-type moveset is Confusion / Psychic, with 9.28 DPS and 215.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Hypno ranks #155 (E Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicConfusionPsychicPsychic8.399.28215.4
2.PsychicZen HeadbuttPsychicPsychic8.058.90206.6
3.PsychicConfusionPsychicFuture Sight7.778.59199.5
4.PsychicConfusionGhostShadow Ball7.778.59199.4
5.PsychicConfusionPsychicPsyshock7.528.31193.0
6.PsychicZen HeadbuttGhostShadow Ball7.438.22190.7
7.PsychicZen HeadbuttPsychicFuture Sight7.348.12188.6
8.PsychicConfusionFightingFocus Blast7.308.07187.3
1–8 of 16

Fast Attacks

  • PsychicZen Headbutt1191.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
    See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
  • PsychicConfusion19141.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Confusion
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage16
    Energy14

    Effects
    Confusion has no special effects.
    See Confusion details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • ElectricThunder Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunder Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.9s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Thunder Punch has no special effects.
    See Thunder Punch details page ↗
  • FightingFocus Blast1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Focus Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy75

    Effects
    Focus Blast has no special effects.
    See Focus Blast details page ↗
  • FireFire Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Fire Punch has no special effects.
    See Fire Punch details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • IceIce Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Ice Punch has no special effects.
    See Ice Punch details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic95503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic details page ↗
  • PsychicFuture Sight1151002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Future Sight
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage115
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Future Sight has no special effects.
    See Future Sight details page ↗
  • PsychicPsyshock *60332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psyshock
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Psyshock has no special effects.
    See Psyshock details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Hypno's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Hypno's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Hypno has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Hypno CP Chart

CP Chart

Hypno reaches a maximum of 2,090 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,129–1,194 CP, rising to 1,411–1,493 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 847–895 CP.

Max CPMax CP2090 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch847 CP - 895 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1129 CP - 1194 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1129 CP - 1194 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1411 CP - 1493 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Hypno Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
129 CP292 CP3155 CP
4218 CP5281 CP6345 CP
7408 CP8471 CP9534 CP
10597 CP11657 CP12716 CP
13776 CP14836 CP15895 CP
16955 CP171015 CP181075 CP
191134 CP201194 CP211254 CP
221313 CP231373 CP241433 CP
251493 CP261552 CP271612 CP
281672 CP291732 CP301791 CP
311821 CP321851 CP331881 CP
341911 CP351941 CP361970 CP
372000 CP382030 CP392060 CP
402090 CP412116 CP422143 CP
432170 CP442197 CP452224 CP
462251 CP472279 CP482307 CP
492335 CP502363 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#97
Height1.6 m
Weight75.6 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
DrowzeeDrowzee
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
HypnoHypno
  • Drowzee evolves into Hypno which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Hypno

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Hypno's Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Hypno.

Psychic Psychic

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Hypno Candy296 Hypno Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Hypno Candy10 Hypno Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Hypno Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Hypno Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Hypno Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Hypno Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Hypno Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Hypno Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Hypno Candy-

Hypno Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Hypno from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Hypno in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Hypno family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Hypno in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

DrowzeeDrowzee
HypnoHypno
Shadow Drowzee (Shadow)Shadow Drowzee
Shadow Hypno (Shadow)Shadow Hypno

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
HypnoHypnoHypnoScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmHypnoHypno
0.78 m0.8 m1.6 m2.4 m2.48 m

Hypno's height ranges from 0.78 m to 2.48 m, with the average being 1.6 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Hypno in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.784 m0.8 m
2′07″2′07″
XS0.8 m1.6 m
2′07″5′03″
M1.2 m2 m
3′11″6′07″
XL2 m2.4 m
6′07″7′10″
XXL2.4 m2.48 m
7′10″8′02″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer4s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Hypno

Hypno high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Hypno. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Hypno Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Hypno Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueWhen it locks eyes with an enemy, it will use a mix of PSI moves such as HYPNOSIS and CONFUSION.
YellowAvoid eye contact if you come across one. It will try to put you to sleep by using its pendulum.
GoldWhen it is very hungry, it puts humans it meets to sleep, then it feasts on their dreams.
SilverAlways holding a pendulum that it rocks at a steady rhythm, it causes drowsiness in any­ one nearby.
CrystalThe longer it swings its pendulum, the longer the effects of its hypnosis last.
Ruby, SapphireHYPNO 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.
EmeraldThe arcing movement and glitter of the pendulum in a HYPNO’s hand lull the foe into deep hypnosis. While searching for prey, it polishes the pendulum.
FireRedIt carries a pendulum-like device. There once was an incident in which it took away a child it hypnotized.
LeafGreenWhen it locks eyes with an enemy, it will use a mix of PSI moves such as HYPNOSIS and CONFUSION.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Seeing its swinging pendulum can induce sleep in three seconds, even in someone who just woke up.
HeartGoldWhen it is very hungry, it puts humans it meets to sleep, then it feasts on their dreams.
SoulSilverAlways holding a pendulum that it swings at a steady rhythm, it causes drowsiness in anyone nearby.
XIt carries a pendulum-like device. There once was an incident in which it took away a child it hypnotized.
YSeeing its swinging pendulum can induce sleep in three seconds, even in someone who just woke up.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireHypno 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.
SunWhile it is an extremely dangerous Pokémon, people who are in need of a good, sound sleep call it their savior.
MoonAs a matter of course, it makes anyone it meets fall asleep and has a taste of their dreams. Anyone having a good dream, it carries off.
Ultra SunIn Alola, Komala is Hypno’s main target. It rarely harms people.
Ultra MoonThere are some Hypno that assist doctors with patients who can’t sleep at night in hospitals.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Avoid eye contact if you come across one. It will try to put you to sleep by using its pendulum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Hypno’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Hypno is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves.

What are the best moves for Hypno in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Hypno in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.277 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 215.383.

How does Hypno perform in Raids?

Hypno's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Hypno rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Hypno is an E-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Hypno?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Hypno: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Hypno’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Hypno’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2090 CP and 2363 CP at Level 50.

Can Hypno be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Hypno can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Hypno Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Hypno cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.