Competitive Information for Hoopa [Scarlet/Violet]
Psychic / Ghost
Abilities:
If this Pokemon has no item, it steals the item off a Pokemon it hits with an attack.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Hoopa? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Hoopa, the fabulous Psychic and Ghost-typed Pokémon! Hoopa is a common Pokémon to see in the SV metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Curious about Hoopa's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Colbur Berry / Kasib Berry
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Shadow Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Ready for single battles? Hoopa is a unforgettable Special Sweeper. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with powerful special power. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Colbur Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective dark-type attack then the Colbur Berry gets consumed. With a Kasib Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ghost-type attack then the Kasib Berry gets consumed.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Hoopa on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyperspace Hole
- Focus Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
Hoopa thrives as a powerful Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with potent special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Hoopa? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Colbur Berry / Kasib Berry
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Shadow Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Hoopa excels as a revered Special Sweeper during double battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with destructive special moves. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Colbur Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective dark-type attack then the Colbur Berry gets consumed. With a Kasib Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ghost-type attack then the Kasib Berry gets consumed.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Hoopa on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Focus Sash / Colbur Berry
Ability: Magician
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 104 Hp / 152 Def / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Shadow Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Trick Room
Dominating single battles, Hoopa is a epic Offensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Hoopa from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack. With a Colbur Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective dark-type attack then the Colbur Berry gets consumed.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Hoopa on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Hoopa is: Fairy, Fighting, Dark or Normal
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Psychic or Ghost ) could also prove helpful.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Energy Ball is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Hoopa cannot move next turn).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Water moveset for Hoopa
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magician
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Hoopa is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Hoopa's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Hoopa's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magician, if Hoopa has no item it steals the item off a pokemon it hits with an attack.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Hoopa can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Hoopa.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Hoopa can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Hoopa
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Hoopa's stats
- Calm Mind
- Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Hoopa
- Destiny Bond
- Knock Off
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Hoopa in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Hoopa's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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