#0097 · Gen 1 · 483 BST
Hypno
A Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 115 base Special Defense. Common ability: Insomnia.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
160/83/81/83/121/78
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
192/137/134/137/183/130
Abilities
The Pokémon is suffering from insomnia and cannot fall asleep.
The Pokémon's intensely focused, and that protects the Pokémon from flinching.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Hypno
Hypno is a Psychic/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 483. A Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with strong 115 base Special Defense. Common ability: Insomnia.
Best stat: Special Defense (115 base)
Hypno's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 73 base Attack and 67 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Insomnia
- Forewarn
- Inner Focus
How to use Hypno competitively
Open the damage calculator with Hypno selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Hypno appears in the species dropdown. Drop Hypno into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0097 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Psychic / None |
| Abilities | Insomnia, Forewarn, Inner Focus |
| Base Stat Total | 483 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 85 / 73 / 70 / 73 / 115 / 67 |