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    Shadow Hypno

    Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow HypnoPsychic
    • windy
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    Shadow Hypno is a Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Shadow Hypno is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type moves.

    Shadow Hypno's maximum Combat Power stat is 2363 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Confusion and Psychic. Shadow Hypno encounters are boosted during Windy weather. Shiny Shadow Hypno is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP2363 CP
    Attack144 ATK
    Defense193 DEF
    Stamina198 HP
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Shadow Hypno Type Chart

    Shadow Hypno takes increased damage from:Shadow Hypno takes increased damage from:
    +60.0%
    • Bug
    • Dark
    • Ghost
    Shadow Hypno takes reduced damage from:Shadow Hypno takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Fighting
    • Psychic

    Shadow Hypno's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
    Psychic Psychic-type Attacker
    Confusion / Psychic    		F TierExternal Link#90

    Shadow Hypno's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Shadow Hypno's best moveset is Confusion and Psychic, with 11.40 DPS (damage per second) and 172.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy weather.
    • DPS11.40
    • TDO172.94
    • Weather
      • windy
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 11.40172.920.5
        2.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsychic 10.91165.519.6
        3.PsychicConfusion GhostShadow Ball 10.57160.319.0
        4.PsychicConfusion PsychicFuture Sight 10.35157.018.6
        5.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsyshock *10.29156.218.5
        6.PsychicZen Headbutt GhostShadow Ball 10.08153.018.1
        7.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsyshock *9.88149.917.8
        8.PsychicConfusion FightingFocus Blast 9.77148.117.6
        1 of 3
        Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

        Fast Attacks

        • PsychicZen HeadbuttDamage11Energy9Duration1.0s
          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 ↗
        • PsychicConfusionDamage19Energy14Duration1.5s
          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
          Energy12

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

        Charged Moves

        • IceIce PunchDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
          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 ↗
        • PsychicPsyshock *Damage60Energy33Duration2.5s
          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 ↗
        • GhostShadow BallDamage100Energy50Duration3.0s
          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
          Damage100
          Energy55

          Effects
          Shadow Ball has no special effects.
          See Shadow Ball details page ↗
        • ElectricThunder PunchDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
          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 ↗
        • PsychicPsychicDamage95Energy50Duration3.0s
          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 ↗
        • FireFire PunchDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
          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 ↗
        • FightingFocus BlastDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
          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 ↗
        • PsychicFuture SightDamage115Energy100Duration2.5s
          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 ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

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

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Shadow Hypno's has 2363 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Hypno obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1078 CP to 1194 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1348 CP to 1493 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Hypno can be found in the 847 CP to 895 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2363 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 catchRaids1078 CP - 1194 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        1348 CP - 1493 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        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

        Shadow Hypno evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of DrowzeeDrowzee
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of HypnoHypno
        • Drowzee evolves into Hypno which costs 50 Candy.

        Shadow Hypno family

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

        Official artwork of DrowzeeDrowzee
        Official artwork of HypnoHypno
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow DrowzeeShadow Drowzee
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow HypnoShadow Hypno

        Shadow Hypno in the meta

        Shadow Hypno in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

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        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

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        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Hypno

        Photobomb

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

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Hypno in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Hypno, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Pokédex information

                Kanto
                Pokédex Number#97
                Height1.6 m
                Weight75.6 kg
                RegionKanto Generation 1
                Can be tradedAllowed
                Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                Base Catch Rate20%
                Base Flee Rate6%
                Catch rewards
                5 Candy
                300 Stardust
                Additional Move Cost
                50 Candy
                50000 Candy

                Encounter data

                No encounter data available

                How to purify Shadow Hypno

                Purification cost3 Candy
                3000 Stardust
                Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
                Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

                Shadow 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.

                List of Shadow Hypno costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Shadow Hypno costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Shadow Hypno’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

                What are the best moves for Shadow Hypno in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Shadow Hypno in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.4 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 172.939.

                How does Shadow Hypno perform in Raids?

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

                How does Shadow Hypno rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

                Shadow Hypno is an F-Tier Psychic-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Hypno?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Hypno: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Gallade.

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

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

                Can Shadow Hypno be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Hypno can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                Can Shadow Hypno Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Hypno cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.