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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeHoopa (disambiguation).

Hoopa Mischief Pokémon Djinn Pokémon フーパ Hoopa #0720 Hoopa Confined Hoopa Unbound Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Psychic Ghost Hoopa Confined Psychic Dark Hoopa Unbound Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Ability Magician Cacophony Hoopa Unbound Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hoopa Unbound Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3(1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Hoopa Confined 21'04" 6.5 m Hoopa Unbound 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 19.8 lbs. 9.0 kg Hoopa Confined 1080.3 lbs. 490.0 kg Hoopa Unbound 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 270	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Hoopa Confined 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Hoopa Unbound 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape Other forms may have other shapes.	Footprint Hoopa Unbound
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 100
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Hoopa (Japanese:フーパHoopa) is a dual-typePsychic/GhostMythical Pokémon introduced inGeneration VI.

While it is not known toevolve into or from any other Pokémon, Hoopa has an alternateform, which it changes into by using thePrison Bottle. Its default form,Hoopa Confined, will then become the dual-typePsychic/DarkHoopa Unbound. In Generation VI andVII, Hoopa Unbound will revert into Hoopa Confined while in the player'sparty if three days have passed since changing to Hoopa Unbound. Other circumstances may also cause it to revert.

(Refer toGame data→Form data for more details.)

Hoopa Confined wasleaked in the February 2015 issue ofCoroCoro magazine on January 10, 2015, and it was officially revealed on January 14, 2015. Hoopa Unbound wasleaked in the May 2015 issue of CoroCoro on April 13, 2015 and it wasofficially revealed on April 14, 2015, introduced inPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Hoopa plays a major role in theMega DimensionDLC ofPokémon Legends: Z-A.

Biology

Hoopa Confined is a light-purplePokémon with a vaguely humanoid appearance. It has green eyes with yellow sclerae, a yellow ring marking on its forehead, a small, pink dot under each eye, and dark pink hair tied into a short ponytail. On either side of its head is a dark gray horn that curves slightly upward. Its body has a dark pink, V-shaped marking on the chest and a small, golden spike on each shoulder. Its arms are not attached to its body and instead float next to it; each arm has a small golden spike similar to those on its shoulders. It has mitten-like hands and dark pink rings around each wrist. In place of actual legs, it has a wispy tail. Hoopa has three gold rings: a large one around its waist and one hanging freely on each of its horns.

In the past, Hoopa's true power is said to have been sealed away in thePrison Bottle for the destruction it used to cause, reducing Hoopa to its smaller, Confined form; opening the bottle grants Hoopa its true form once again, but for only three days.^[1][2] InHoopa and the Clash of Ages, the one who sealedHoopa's power in the Prison Bottle was a traveler namedGhris. The rings on Hoopa's body can openHyperspace Holes, which warp space and allow it to transport items,humans, andPokémon, including evenLegendary Pokémon, by passing them through it. As seen inHoopa and the Clash of Ages, summoning too many Legendaries has the dangerous side effect of creating a space-time distortion that'll destroy the area where they were summoned. As seen in various media, these holes allow it to access other worlds such as theDistortion World/Reverse World,Dialga's world,Palkia's world,Hyperspace Lumiose, and evenparallel timelines. With this power, it can cause mischief and take anything it wants for itself. Hoopa is connected to many strange events because of these mysterious powers. It is also said to have the power to bend dimensions. It is heavily implied to be the one causing many of themirage spots in theHoennregion, specifically the ones featuring ring-shaped portals.

Hoopa is very fond of foods that have holes in them, especiallydonuts.^[3] By consuming certain donuts, such as thevarious types made byAnsha, it is granted a great surge of power, enabling it to influence both humans and Pokémon in dimensions such as Hyperspace Lumiose.^[4] One of these influences is allowing Pokémon to be up toLv. 200 in hyperspace. Despite not being able toMega Evolve, by eating a donut infused with the power of Mega Evolution, Hoopa can have some of the power of its original form awakened. This allows it to do feats seemingly beyond its Confined form's power and on par with Mega Evolution.

Hoopa's lair is rumored to be located inside an hidden desert oasis.^[5] Its lair contains many objects and treasures Hoopa obtained over the years, claiming as its own. Hoopa's lair is believed to contain mountains of gold and silver treasures it stole from ancient kings and wealthy land barons.^[6] To the present day, no one has ever found Hoopa's lair due to how well hidden it is. Hoopa stores all of its gathered loot in a secret spot only it knows, which appears to be its aforementioned lair. Hoopa can be very vengeful to those who attempt to manipulate it for its unique power. According to one tale, it punished an organization by transporting their individual objects before moving their headquarter to the middle of the desert. This incident terrified the organization to the point of disbanding.

Hoopa Confined is theonly known Pokémon capable of learning the moveHyperspace Hole.

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  Hoopa summoning multipleLegendary Pokémon from itsHyperspace Hole
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  Hoopa awakening its true powers by eating adonut infused withMega Evolution power

Forms

Hoopa has two forms: Hoopa Confined and Hoopa Unbound.

Hoopa Unbound is a large, bipedal Pokémon with six arms. It is mostly light blue with purple hair. The ponytail on its head is larger and bushier and held in place by two golden rings. Its hair now covers its chin, where it forms a pointed beard, and the back of its neck. The horns are less curved and have spiky purple hair around the bases. There are three gold rings on each horn: two around the base and one around the middle. It has yellow eyes white sclerae, a pointed, dark gray nose, a small hole inside of the ring-marking on its forehead, and prominent fangs in the back of its lower jaw. Similar to Hoopa Confined, its arms are disconnected and float next to its body. Instead of a small, gold spike the arms now have large, dark gray spikes and appear from holes along the sides of its body. Each arm has three fingers with dark gray claws, a gold ring around the wrist, and a gold ring around the base. Several tufts of purple hair surround its torso and a gold ring encircles a hole in the center of its chest. The hole in its chest is said to lead to another dimension. Another large gold ring encircles its waist and there are small tufts of hair poking out from underneath it. There is a purple stripe that widens at the knee down each leg and two gold rings around each ankle. The tips of its feet are gold and curl upward, resembling shoes. Additionally, this form has a tail with a purple stripe along the top and an arrow-shaped tip. Hoopa Unbound is tied withMegaGyarados as the tallestDark type.

Hoopa Unbound is said to be Hoopa's true form and is said to have a humongous amount of power. Hoopa is at full power in its Unbound form, it can increase the size of its six rings to grow multiple miles in length. These massive rings are capable of transporting entire islands through its hoops.^[7] Hoopa Unbound is capable of bending dimensions on an even more powerful scale.^[8] As depicted inHoopa and the Clash of Ages, It can use its own rage to drive Legendary Pokémon berserk. One legend stated that it greedily teleported an entire castle fromKalos 3,000 years ago to obtain a treasure hidden within it. Hoopa can remain in its Unbound form for only three days, until its power is sealed back into the Prison Bottle, reverting itself to its Confined Form.

Hoopa Unbound is theonly known Pokémon capable of learning and using the moveHyperspace Fury.

Hoopa Confined	Hoopa Unbound

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Hoopa appears as a special non-recruitable ally. He is the genie of theDjinn's Bottle found inSahra Town, and will "connect" with theplayer's team upon finding it for the first time. If the player has the Djinn's Bottle in their bag, they may summon him during an expedition in one of his two forms, chosen at random, and may also request he use his rings to randomly summon either a connectedLegendary orMythical Pokémon as an ally for that floor only, a group of wild Pokémon that can appear on that floor, or nothing at all.
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A:Mega Dimension:Hoopa is a major character in the DLC. It is a friend ofAnsha and helps both her andTeam MZ enterHyperspace Lumiose through itsHyperspace Holes to grant Ansha her dream of finding theLegendary PokémonRayquaza.

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Focus Sash (100%)	Smoke Ball (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Hoopa Confined

Hoopa Unbound

Type effectiveness

Hoopa Confined

Hoopa Unbound

Learnset

Hoopa is available inScarlet and Violet andLegends Z-A.

Byleveling up

Hoopa Confined

SV

ZA

Hoopa Unbound

SV

ZA

ByTM

SV

Generation IX Other generations: VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM073 TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM102 TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM138 TM138 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM151 TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM178 TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM199 TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM217 TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM218 TM218 Expanding Force Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM219 TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10 TM221 TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM228 TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Hoopa Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Hoopa Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

ZA

Generation IX Other generations: VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   CD  TM003 TM003 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 8 TM006 TM006 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 18 TM008 TM008 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 10 TM010 TM010 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 7 TM016 TM016 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM017 TM017 Protect Normal Status 0000— 15 TM023 TM023 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 7 TM024 TM024 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 7 TM026 TM026 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 8 TM027 TM027 Swift Normal Special 06060 5 TM029 TM029 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 7 TM031 TM031 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM035 TM035 Endure Normal Status 0000— 12 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 10 TM044 TM044 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 20 TM045 TM045 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 10 TM055 TM055 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 20 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 8 TM060 TM060 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 10 TM063 TM063 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 8 TM067 TM067 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 8 TM074 TM074 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 8 TM083 TM083 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 15 TM085 TM085 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 10 TM090 TM090 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 8 TM095 TM095 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 12 TM097 TM097 Heal Block Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM100 TM100 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 10 TM102 TM102 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 12 TM109 TM109 Facade Normal Physical 07070 7 TM117 TM117 Silver Wind Bug Special 06060 6 TM118 TM118 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical 06060 6 TM119 TM119 Ominous Wind Ghost Special 06060 6 TM124 TM124 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 8 TM127 TM127 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 7 TM130 TM130 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 6 TM131 TM131 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 7

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Hoopa Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Hoopa Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Bybreeding

Side game data

Hoopa Confined

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Obtain theDjinn's Bottle inSahra Town Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal Before summoning: Shall I summon other Pokémon with my rings? I don't care if I summon them or not, though. After summoning: I will NOT return to the bottle! Well, if the bottle summons me, I have to, though… Low HP (< 50%) N/A

Pokémon Shuffle Ghost Attack Power: 70 - 140 20 #608 Barrier Bash+ Sometimes removes three barrier-type disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Shadow Shock

Pokémon GO Base HP: 173 Base Attack: 261 Base Defense: 187 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: 10,000 +50 → Fast Attacks:Confusion,Astonish Charged Attacks:Shadow Ball,Psybeam,Psychic

Hoopa Unbound

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size:Gigantic (9 tiles) How to Recruit: Obtain theDjinn's Bottle inSahra Town Connected to: None Connection Orb Set: None Phrases Normal Before summoning: Shall I summon other Pokémon with my rings? I don't care if I summon them or not, though. After summoning: I will NOT return to the bottle! Well, if the bottle summons me, I have to, though… Low HP (< 50%) N/A

Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 90 - 120 5 #608 Risk-Taker Increases damage randomly. Swappable Skill(s): Typeless Combo

Pokémon GO Base HP: 173 Base Attack: 311 Base Defense: 191 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: 2,000 +10 → Fast Attacks:Confusion,Astonish Charged Attacks:Shadow Ball,Dark Pulse,Psychic

Form data

Hoopa has two forms it can change between using thePrison Bottle: Hoopa Confined and Hoopa Unbound

Hoopa Confined is Hoopa's default form, which isPsychic/Ghost-type. When exposed to a Prison Bottle, Hoopa Confined transforms into Hoopa Unbound, which isPsychic/Dark-type. Hoopa Unbound was introduced inPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Hoopa Unbound will change back into Hoopa Confined after three days have passed since using the Prison Bottle. Hoopa also changes back to Hoopa Confined when deposited in aBox (Generation VI), when withdrawn from a box (Generation VII), when deposited in thePokémon Day Care orPokémon Nursery, or when exposed to the Prison Bottle again.

Wait three days, deposit in storage, or use Prison Bottle Hoopa Confined Hoopa  Psychic  Ghost

Prison Bottle ↔

ThePrison Bottle changes Hoopa's form for three days Hoopa Unbound Hoopa  Psychic  Dark

The two forms have differentbase stats,types,moves they can learn, andcries. Additionally, the moveHyperspace Fury is usable only by Hoopa Unbound (or a Pokémon that has transformed into Hoopa Unbound withTransform orImposter), and will fail if Hoopa Confined (or any other Pokémon) attempts to use it. InGeneration IX, when Hoopa becomes Hoopa Unbound,Hyperspace Hole is replaced with Hyperspace Fury and vice versa.

Hoopa Hoopa Confined  Psychic  Ghost  Magician Wait three days, deposit in storage, or usePrison Bottle HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 80 110 60 150 130 70

Hoopa Hoopa Unbound  Psychic  Dark  Magician Prison Bottle HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 80 160 60 170 130 80

Lv.	Hoopa Confined  Psychic  Ghost	Hoopa Unbound  Psychic  Dark
1
	Destiny Bond
	Ally Switch
	Confusion
6	Astonish*
10	Trick
15	Light Screen
19	Psybeam
25	Skill Swap
29	Power Split
	Guard Split
35	Phantom Force	N/A
46	Zen Headbutt	Knock Off
50	Wonder Room
	Trick Room
55	Shadow Ball	Dark Pulse
68	Nasty Plot	N/A
75	Psychic
85	Hyperspace Hole	Hyperspace Fury
Moves inbold areSTAB. Moves initalics do no damage.

Evolution data

Unevolved Hoopa  Psychic  Ghost

Sprites

This section is missing one or more images. Please feel free to add any missing images to this section. Needed images can beuploaded to the Bulbagarden Archives. Reason: Generation IX models

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please seeHoopa images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Major appearances

Hoopa (anime)

Hoopa Confined debuted inHoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures, a series of shorts in which it subjectsAsh andPikachu to various acts of mischief. It later appeared in major roles inHoopa — The Mischief Pokémon andHoopa and the Clash of Ages. In the latter, it also transformed into Hoopa Unbound, which later served as a separate entity and the main antagonist.

Minor appearances

A Hoopa appeared in its Confined Forme inPikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad.

A Hoopa appeared in its Confined Forme in the opening sequence ofVolcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A Hoopa made its animated series debut in its Confined Forme inGetting More Than You Battled For!.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

Main article:Hoopa (anime)

Hoopa appeared in both of its forms inHoopa and the Clash of Ages.

Pokémon Adventures

InHoopa Distorts, a silhouetted Hoopa was on theSea Mauville, causing trouble by attackingEmerald andSteven. Later, after it was properly revealed inSwampert Smashes, Hoopa took a liking to Emerald and began following him around.

In the TCG

Main article:Hoopa (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Both Hoopa (Confined) and Hoopa (Unbound) appear asSpirits.

Pokémon UNITE

Main article:Hoopa (UNITE)

Hoopa is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged supporter that's mostly in its Confined Form, but can temporarily change into its Unbound Form after using its Unite Move.

Trivia

• Hoopa Unbound has the highest baseSpecial Attack stat of allDark-typePokémon.
• Hoopa Unbound is tied withMegaGyarados for being thetallestDark-type Pokémon.
  • It is also the tallestMythical Pokémon.
• Hoopa is the onlyGeneration VI Pokémon to have differentPokédex entries betweenPokémon X and Y andOmega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
• Hoopa Unbound is the only Pokémon with abase stat total of 680 that is not aLegendary Pokémon.
• In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the "mysterious rings" inmirage spots, from which Pokémon jump out when interacted with, resemble rings used by Hoopa.

Origin

Hoopa Confined may have been inspired by common depictions ofdjinn. The rings around its wrists could have been inspired by the djinn in the story ofAladdin.

Hoopa Unbound could be specifically inspired byIfrit, powerful djinn ordemons, which are often depicted as malicious, orMarid, evil djinn ordevils, which according to some stories do the exact opposite of what they are commanded to do. Its six arms may be drawn from certainHindu deities, who were often depicted with multiple arms. It may also be based on theGegenees, who were a tribe of six-armed giants who fought theArgonauts inGreek mythology. Its tail and horns may also derive from common depictions of demons, the circle motif thus may be inspired bysummoning circles.

Hoopa's relationship with thePrison Bottle is similar to the djinn's with its lamp in traditional Arabian stories, since its full power is sealed within its respective vessel. Hoopa only being able to maintain its Unbound state for three days parallels the limit to the number of wishes a djinn can grant to its current master.

Both forms of Hoopa could also be partly based on the legend ofNezha, a deity worshiped inTaoism andChinese folk religion and commonly referred to as a childish trickster deity and a worldly protector. Very much like Hoopa Unbound, Nezha is depicted holding rings and is sometimes depicted with multiple arms.

Hoopa's power may have been inspired by the Single Horned Rhinoceros King, a character in the classic Chinese novelJourney to the West who wielded a golden jade ring that had the power to suck in anything. The true form of the Single Horned Rhinoceros King is also revealed to be a heavenly azure bull, which may be referenced by Hoopa's bull-like horns.

Name origin

Hoopa may be derived fromhoop. It may also involvehoopla (something loud, attention-grabbing, and possibly misleading); orOOPArt (out-of-place artifact).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese フーパHoopa Fromhoop and possiblyhoopla orOOPArt French Hoopa Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Hoopa Same as English/Japanese name German Hoopa Same as English/Japanese name Italian Hoopa Same as English/Japanese name Korean 후파Hoopa Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 胡帕Húpà From the transcription of its Japanese name and possibly胡hú Cantonese Chinese 胡帕Wùhpaak From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name and possibly胡wùh

More languages Greek ΧούπαKhoúpa Transcription of English name Hindi हूपाHoopa Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian ХуппаKhuppa Transcription of English name Thai ฮูปาHupa Transcription of Japanese name