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Hypno
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 2,391 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Hypno
Hypno is a Psychic-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,391 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Hypno has base stats of 144 Attack, 193 Defense, and 198 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 535.
Hypno can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Hypno is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Windy weather, Hypno receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Hypno is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 11 | +9 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 19 | +14 | 12.7 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Futuresight STAB | Psychic | 115 | -100 | 46.0 | 110 | -65 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | -50 | 31.7 | 75 | -55 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | -100 | 40.0 | 150 | -75 |
| Fire Punch | Fire | 50 | -33 | 25.0 | 60 | -40 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | -33 | 25.0 | 60 | -40 |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 50 | -33 | 25.0 | 60 | -40 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | -50 | 33.3 | 100 | -55 |
| Psyshock ELITE STAB | Psychic | 60 | -33 | 24.0 | 70 | -40 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Hypno takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Hypno takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Hypno
Top Pokémon to use when battling Hypno in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Darkrai
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 4 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
| 6 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
Volcarona
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 8 |
Gengar
| Ghost Poison | 261 | 149 | 155 | 3,292 |
| 9 |
Hydreigon
| Dark Dragon | 256 | 188 | 211 | 4,147 |
| 10 |
Lunala
| Psychic Ghost | 255 | 191 | 264 | 4,625 |
🏆 Hypno PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 28 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 28 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 28 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 10 | 28 | 1,496 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 28 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 28 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 28 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 28 | 1,499 |
| 9 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 1,496 |
| 10 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 28 | 1,499 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 2,369 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Hypno IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 1,791 | 895 | 1,194 | 1,493 | 2,090 | 2,369 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 1,787 | 893 | 1,191 | 1,489 | 2,085 | 2,364 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 1,787 | 893 | 1,191 | 1,489 | 2,085 | 2,364 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 1,772 | 886 | 1,181 | 1,476 | 2,067 | 2,343 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 1,774 | 887 | 1,183 | 1,478 | 2,070 | 2,347 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 1,752 | 876 | 1,168 | 1,460 | 2,044 | 2,317 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 1,732 | 866 | 1,155 | 1,444 | 2,021 | 2,292 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 1,735 | 867 | 1,156 | 1,446 | 2,024 | 2,295 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 1,694 | 847 | 1,129 | 1,411 | 1,976 | 2,240 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,507 | 753 | 1,004 | 1,255 | 1,758 | 1,993 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Hypno with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,369 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,090 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,129 - 1,194 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,411 - 1,493 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,129 - 1,194 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 847 - 895 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Hypno with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 26 | 2,090 |
| 2 | 2,090 | 27 | 2,090 |
| 3 | 2,090 | 28 | 2,090 |
| 4 | 2,090 | 29 | 2,090 |
| 5 | 281 | 30 | 1,791 |
| 6 | 2,090 | 31 | 2,090 |
| 7 | 2,090 | 32 | 2,090 |
| 8 | 2,090 | 33 | 2,090 |
| 9 | 2,090 | 34 | 2,090 |
| 10 | 597 | 35 | 1,941 |
| 11 | 2,090 | 36 | 2,090 |
| 12 | 2,090 | 37 | 2,090 |
| 13 | 2,090 | 38 | 2,090 |
| 14 | 2,090 | 39 | 2,090 |
| 15 | 895 | 40 | 2,090 |
| 16 | 2,090 | 41 | 2,090 |
| 17 | 2,090 | 42 | 2,090 |
| 18 | 2,090 | 43 | 2,090 |
| 19 | 2,090 | 44 | 2,090 |
| 20 | 1,194 | 45 | 2,235 |
| 21 | 2,090 | 46 | 2,090 |
| 22 | 2,090 | 47 | 2,090 |
| 23 | 2,090 | 48 | 2,090 |
| 24 | 2,090 | 49 | 2,090 |
| 25 | 1,493 | 50 | 2,369 |
📖 Complete Hypno Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Hypno (#097) is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,391 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Hypno can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Hypno in 2026.
📊 Hypno Stats Analysis
Hypno's Attack stat is 144 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Hypno may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 193 Defense (Excellent) and 198 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 535. This gives Hypno reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Hypno's stat distribution favors defense.
⚔️ Best Hypno Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Hypno depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Zen Headbutt (Fast) with Futuresight (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Hypno has 2 Fast Attacks and 8 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Hypno has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Hypno PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Hypno can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark types.
Ultra League (2500 CP)
In Ultra League, Hypno reaches 2,090 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.
Master League
In Master League, Hypno faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Hypno Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Hypno's effectiveness depends on its typing and 144 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Hypno use Bug, Ghost-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Hypno in Pokémon GO
Hypno can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Hypno Evolution Guide
Hypno is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Hypno
Shadow Hypno is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Hypno's effective Attack becomes ~173. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Hypno in Pokémon GO
Shiny Hypno is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Hypno gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,411 - 1,493 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Hypno
Q: What is Hypno's max CP?
A: 2,369 CP at Level 50, or 2,090 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Hypno good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.
Q: Can Hypno be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Hypno is available.
Q: What is Hypno weak to?
A: Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Zen Headbutt + Futuresight for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.