Competitive Information for Drowzee [X/Y]
Psychic
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon is alerted to the foes' move with the highest power.
This Pokemon cannot be made to flinch.
This Pokemon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Drowzee? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Drowzee, a wonderful Pokémon known for its Psychic typing! Drowzee is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Want to master Drowzee's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 Def
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Foul Play
- Fire Punch
Ready for single battles? Drowzee is a dazzling Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Drowzee's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Drowzee's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Insomnia, Drowzee cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 112 Hp / 144 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Foul Play
Drowzee stands out as an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Drowzee's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Drowzee's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Insomnia, Drowzee cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 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).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 76 Def / 240 SpA / 76 SpD / 112 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psyshock
- Nasty Plot
- Signal Beam
- Shadow Ball
Taking on single battles? Drowzee is an exceptional Special Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with potent special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Drowzee last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Inner Focus, Drowzee cannot be made to flinch. This is a Nasty Plot Set. Drowzee can use Nasty Plot and then use a Special Attack. It can also use Psychic for STAB.
◆ Nasty Plot is a status move (raises your Drowzee's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Drowzee? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 112 Hp / 252 Atk / 144 Def
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Foul Play
- Fire Punch
When it comes to double battles, Drowzee shines as a terrific Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with formidable physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Drowzee's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Drowzee's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Insomnia, Drowzee cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 112 Hp / 144 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Foul Play
For those intense double battles, Drowzee is an awesome Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with destructive special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Drowzee's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Drowzee's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Insomnia, Drowzee cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it.
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 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).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Psycho Cut / Zen Headbutt
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Foul Play
- Trick Room
When it comes to single battles, Drowzee shines as a noteworthy Defensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Drowzee from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Insomnia, Drowzee cannot fall asleep. Gaining this ability while asleep cures it. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Zen Headbutt is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Drowzee can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 Drowzee.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Drowzee can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Drowzee
- 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
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Drowzee's stats
- Barrier
- Belly Drum
- Calm Mind
- Meditate
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
Most notable and possible best moves for Drowzee
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Drowzee in X and Y
- 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 Drowzee's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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