Competitive Information for Hypno [Sun/Moon]
Base Stats for Hypno
Psychic
Abilities:
ForewarnForewarn: On switch-in, this Pokemon is alerted to the foes' move with the highest power.
, Inner FocusInner Focus: This Pokemon cannot be made to flinch.
, InsomniaInsomnia: This Pokemon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
2x
2x
0.5x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Hypno? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Hypno is an astounding Psychic-typed Pokemon. Hypno is a pretty common Pokemon to see in Generation 7. Hypno is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks.
Species: Hypno
Item: Psychium Z / Fightinium Z
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Focus Punch
- Drain Punch
- Belly Drum
- Hypnosis / Zen Headbutt
Item: Psychium Z / Fightinium Z
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Focus Punch
- Drain Punch
- Belly Drum
- Hypnosis / Zen Headbutt
Physical Sweeper Hypno (Popular/Trending)
Hypno is an interesting Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Insomnia, Hypno cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Focus Punch is a physical 150-base power Fighting-type move (fails if your Hypno takes damage before it hits).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Hypno recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Belly Drum is a status move (Hypno loses 50% max hp; This also maximizes Hypno's attack stat).
♦ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Hypno recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Belly Drum is a status move (Hypno loses 50% max hp; This also maximizes Hypno's attack stat).
♦ Hypnosis is a status move (causes the target to fall asleep).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Hypno
Item: Psychium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Double-Edge / Return
- Foul Play
- Drain Punch / Brick Break
Item: Psychium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Double-Edge / Return
- Foul Play
- Drain Punch / Brick Break
Physical Sweeper Hypno (Insomnia)
Hypno is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Insomnia, Hypno cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Hypno recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Hypno recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Hypno
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball
- Dazzling Gleam
Special Sweeper Hypno (Insomnia)
Hypno is a stupendous Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Hypno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Insomnia, Hypno cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Synchronoise is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Hypno's type).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Hypno cannot move next turn).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Hypno cannot move next turn).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Hypno? These builds have been optimized for Sun/Moon Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sun/Moon generation metagame.
Species: Hypno
Item: Psychium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Double-Edge / Return
- Foul Play
- Drain Punch / Brick Break
Item: Psychium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Double-Edge / Return
- Foul Play
- Drain Punch / Brick Break
Doubles Physical Sweeper Hypno (Insomnia)
Hypno is a sensational Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Insomnia, Hypno cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Psycho Cut is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Psychic-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Hypno recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Drain Punch is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (Hypno recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Hypno
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball
Item: Psychium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Shadow Ball
Doubles Special Sweeper Hypno (Insomnia)
Hypno is a sensational Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Hypno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Insomnia, Hypno cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Synchronoise is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Hypno's type).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Hypno cannot move next turn).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. hits adjacent foes).
♦ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Hypno cannot move next turn).
♦ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Hypno
Item: Darkinium Z
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Docile
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Foul Play
- Barrier
- Substitute
- Wish
Item: Darkinium Z
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Docile
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Foul Play
- Barrier
- Substitute
- Wish
Defensive Trick Room Hypno (Insomnia)
Hypno is an outstanding Defensive Trick Room. With Insomnia, Hypno cannot fall asleep. gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
♦ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
♦ Barrier is a status move (raises your Hypno's defense by 2 stages).
♦ Substitute is a status move (Hypno takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
♦ Wish is a status move (next turn, 50% of your Hypno's max hp is restored).
♦ Barrier is a status move (raises your Hypno's defense by 2 stages).
♦ Substitute is a status move (Hypno takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
♦ Wish is a status move (next turn, 50% of your Hypno's max hp is restored).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Hypno learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Hypno can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Hypno
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Flatter + Psych up
- Moves: Belly drum + Rest
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Bide, Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Hypno's stats
- Barrier
- Belly Drum
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Meditate
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
- Rage
- Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Hypno
- Baton Pass
- Belly Drum
- Counter
- Drain Punch
- Focus Punch
- Hidden Power
- Hypnosis
- Light Screen
- Metronome
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Teleport
- Thief
- Toxic
- Zen Headbutt
Common Effort Values for Hypno in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 252/252/0/0/4/0/ )
- Optimize Hypno's EV spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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