Hypnosis (move)

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さいみんじゅつHypnotism
Type Psychic
Category Status
PP 20(max. 32)
Power —
Accuracy 60%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation I
Condition Smart
Appeal 1
Jam 3♥♥♥
Badly startles those that have made appeals.
Condition Smart
Appeal 2♥♥
Prevents the Voltage from going down in the same turn.
Condition Clever
Appeal 1
Jamming 3♥♥♥
Badly startles all of the Pokémon to act before the user.

Hypnosis (Japanese:さいみんじゅつHypnotism) is a non-damagingPsychic-typemove introduced inGeneration I.

Contents

Effect

Generation I

Hypnosis puts the target tosleep.

In the Generation I handheld games only, Hypnosis can affect a target behind asubstitute.

Hypnosis has an accuracy of 60%.

Generation II

In the Generation IIcore series games, when an in-game opponent outside of theBattle Tower uses Hypnosis, the move has a 25% chance to fail in addition to its normal chance to miss.

Generation III

Hypnosis has no effect on Pokémon with the AbilityInsomnia orVital Spirit.

Hypnosis can be used as the first move of aPokémon Contest combination, causingDream Eater andNightmare to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn.

Generation IV onward

InDiamond and Pearl andPokémon Battle Revolution, Hypnosis's accuracy was changed to 70%. InPlatinum, it was changed back to 60%. In link battles between Diamond and Pearl vs Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Hypnosis's accuracy is set to 60% regardless of who chose to become leader.

Hypnosis can also be used as part of aContest Spectacular combination, causing certain moves (Dream Eater,Hex,Nightmare andWake-Up Slap) to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.

If powered up by aPsychium Z into Z-Hypnosis, the user'sSpeed stat is raised by one stage.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Hypnosis has an accuracy of 70%. It inflictsdrowsiness on the target, lasting five turns.

Category Status
PP 20
AgileStrong
Power — — —
Accuracy 70% 70% 90%
Action speed modifier
Self 0 0 +5
Target 0 +3 0
Additional effect
Turns 5 3 7
  ? ?
  ? ?
Inflicts the target with drowsiness

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Status
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power
Cooldown 10s
Move wind-up time 20 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
 —
 —
 —
None

Description

GamesDescription
StadStad2A specialPsychic-type move. The target is hypnotized into a deep sleep.
GSCMay put the foe to sleep.
RSEColoXDA hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
FRLGHypnotic suggestion is used to make the foe fall into a deep sleep.
DPPtHGSSPBR
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
LAThe user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target drowsy.
SVThe user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep.
ZAThe user employs hypnotic suggestion to make targets drowsy.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0038NinetalesFieldField1
0038Ninetales
Ninetales
Alolan Form

FieldField1
0041Zubat
FlyingFlying622
0042Golbat
FlyingFlying622
0052MeowthFieldField30
0052Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
FieldField30
0052Meowth
Meowth
Galarian Form
FieldField30
0053PersianFieldField130
0053Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
FieldField130
0054PsyduckWater 1Field18
0055GolduckWater 1Field18
0060PoliwagWater 1Water 1167788888111
0061PoliwhirlWater 1Water 11, 161, 71, 71, 81, 81, 81, 81, 8111
0062Poliwrath
Water 1Water 11, 161111111111
0064KadabraHuman-LikeHuman-Like6
0065AlakazamHuman-LikeHuman-Like6
0077PonytaFieldField21
0078RapidashFieldField121
0092Gastly
AmorphousAmorphous271111111442544
0093Haunter
AmorphousAmorphous291111111112514
0094Gengar
AmorphousAmorphous291111111112514
0096DrowzeeHuman-LikeHuman-Like111111111, 21, 371
0097HypnoHuman-LikeHuman-Like111111111, 21, 371
0102Exeggcute
GrassGrass11111117111
0103Exeggutor
GrassGrass11111111111
0103Exeggutor
Exeggutor
Alolan Form

GrassGrass1111
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like61
0122Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
Galarian Form

Human-LikeHuman-Like321
0144Articuno
Articuno
Galarian Form

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1515
0163Hoothoot
FlyingFlying16169DP
5PtHGSS
554363636
0164Noctowl
FlyingFlying16161, 9DP
1, 5PtHGSS
1, 51, 51, 4484848
0169Crobat
FlyingFlying622
0186PolitoedWater 1Water 111111111Rem.
0193Yanma
BugBug23FRLG38383838381838
0200MisdreavusAmorphousAmorphous11
0234StantlerFieldField1519RSE
17FRLG
1010101010910
0280Ralts
Human-LikeAmorphous41434545XY
37ORAS
37991899
0281Kirlia
Human-LikeAmorphous47505353XY
44ORAS
44991899
0282Gardevoir
Human-LikeAmorphous51606565XY
49ORAS
49991899
0325SpoinkFieldField18
0326GrumpigFieldField18
0327SpindaFieldHuman-Like23232323XY
19ORAS
1919
0337Lunatone
MineralMineral191212BW
9B2W2
9XY
5ORAS
555
0338Solrock
MineralMineral55
0350MiloticWater 1Dragon24
0358ChimechoAmorphousAmorphous18
0425Drifloon
AmorphousAmorphous5
0426Drifblim
AmorphousAmorphous5
0429MismagiusAmorphousAmorphous18
0431GlameowFieldField13131313135
0432PuruglyFieldField13131313135
0433ChinglingNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered18
0436Bronzor
MineralMineral77BW
5B2W2
5520202520
0437Bronzong
MineralMineral1, 71, 7BW
1, 5B2W2
1, 51, 520202520
0439Mime Jr.
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered61
0442Spiritomb
AmorphousAmorphous131313135555655
0469Yanmega
BugBug118Rem.*
0475Gallade
Human-LikeAmorphous111811
0480UxieNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered57
0491DarkraiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered202020202062020
0504PatratFieldField18181818
0505WatchogFieldField18181818
0517MunnaFieldField19191941
0518MusharnaFieldField11111
0561Sigilyph
FlyingFlying44410
0574GothitaHuman-LikeHuman-Like2424
0575GothoritaHuman-LikeHuman-Like2424
0576GothitelleHuman-LikeHuman-Like2424
0682SpritzeeFairyFairy48
0683AromatisseFairyFairy48
0686Inkay
Water 1Water 21818333
0687Malamar
Water 1Water 21818113
0710Pumpkaboo
Pumpkaboo
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous27
0711Gourgeist
Gourgeist
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous27
0769Sandygast
AmorphousAmorphous27303024
0770Palossand
AmorphousAmorphous27303024
0792Lunala
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered111
0796XurkitreeNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered4330
0806Blacephalon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered35
0826Orbeetle
BugBug20
0863PerrserkerFieldField30
0866Mr. Rime
Human-LikeHuman-Like321
0899Wyrdeer
FieldField910
1006Iron Valiant
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered7
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
IIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0037VulpixFieldField
0037Vulpix
Vulpix
Alolan Form
FieldField
0041Zubat
FlyingFlying
0052MeowthFieldField
0052Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
FieldField
0054PsyduckWater 1Field
0077PonytaFieldField
0077Ponyta
Ponyta
Galarian Form
FieldField
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0349FeebasWater 1Dragon
0358ChimechoAmorphousAmorphous
0425Drifloon
AmorphousAmorphous
0433ChinglingAmorphousAmorphous
0439Mime Jr.
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0519Pidove
FlyingFlying
0653FennekinFieldField
0955FlittleFlyingFlying
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


ByMove Tutor

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsGame
FRLGEXD
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation IV

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredMy Pokémon Ranch -Hayley's Mew
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation V

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0041Zubat
FlyingFlyingDream World -Windswept Sky
0052MeowthFieldFieldDream World -Spooky Manor
0358ChimechoAmorphousAmorphousDream World -Spooky Manor
0425Drifloon
AmorphousAmorphousDream World -Windswept Sky
0519Pidove
FlyingFlyingDream World -Windswept Sky
0561Sigilyph
FlyingFlyingDream World -Windswept Sky
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation IX

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0037VulpixFieldFieldWild Tera Pokémon -Reveler's RoadSVTM
0055GolduckWater 1FieldWild Tera Pokémon -South Province (Area Four)SV
0956EspathraFlyingFlyingWild Tera Pokémon -Dalizapa PassageSV
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Byevent

Generation II

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0200MisdreavusAmorphousAmorphousNew York City Pokémon Center
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation VI

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0686Inkay
InkayLv. 10

Water 1Water 2Pokémon Center Tokyo Bay Inkay
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Hypnosis puts the enemy tosleep. This move is affected byMagic Coat.

FromPokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, if Hypnosis is used on an enemy who is already asleep, this will cause the enemy to becometerrified. A terrified Pokémon will run away, and cannot use moves or items. If the enemy uses Hypnosis on one of the player's sleeping Pokémon, the Pokémon will become itspuppet. While in the puppet status, the Pokémon will randomly attack its allies or use items. The player cannot switch to the Pokémon affected with this status. If the leader has the puppet status, the player won't be able to do anything until it wears off. The puppet status will last until the sleep status wears off.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB--17-100%-FrontEnemyYes
MDTDS--13-88%-FrontEnemyYes
BSL--13-88%-FrontEnemyYes
MDGtI--173085%98%FrontEnemyNo
SMD--173083%98%FrontEnemyNo
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Conquest

 
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Stars: 
Power: 0
Accuracy: 60%
Effect: Puts each target to sleep.
Users:Munna
Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by> facing to the right, to act as their origin point.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move, if the move changes their positioning at all.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

InPokémon Rumble Rush, allstatus moves including Hypnosis could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Hypnosis could be seen as a move used by BossPoliwag,Poliwhirl,Gastly,Drowzee andHypno

Hypnosis
Charge time0.96 seconds
Range typeWide Shot
TargetEnemy
Additional effectCauses the foe to sleep

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)
BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
HypnosisStatus275%An opponentPuts the target to sleep. Agatha & Gengar
Serena & Fennekin/Braixen/Delphox
N & Sigilyph
Blossom (Furisode Girl) & Kirlia
Scottie/Bettie &Drowzee/HypnoEgg(Tech role only)
Scottie/Bettie &Exeggcute/ExeggutorEgg(Tech role only)
Buddy move
Dreamlike HypnosisStatus2—%All opponentsSure HitActivation Condition: When any allies' attack moves hit a total of 5 times while this move is deactivated.

Deactivation Condition: When this move is used.

Never misses. Leaves all opposing sync pairs either flinching, confused, or trapped. Puts all opposing sync pairs to sleep. Raises one of the following stats of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank at random: Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, or evasiveness.

Falkner & Noctowl

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBMakes the target go to sleep, causing it to be incapable of action.
MDTDSAfflicts the targeted enemy with a Sleep status condition. A Pokémon with the Sleep status is incapable of action.
BSLてきポケモンを すいみんじょうたいにかえる すいみんじょうたいの ポケモンは こうどうできない
Conq.The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
MDGtIIt causes the Sleep status condition to an enemy. With the Sleep status, the enemy can't do anything.
SMDIt makes an enemy go to sleep. It makes the enemy terrified if the enemy's sleeping. But if you're attacked by this move while you're sleeping, you'll become the enemy's puppet.


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Gengar

Drifloon

Sigilyph

Hypno
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep or enter a trance.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
GengarGengar puts its hands together and releases black circles that expand as they move towards the opponent, causing it to fall asleep; or, Gengar waves its arms in hypnotic patterns and the opponent falls asleep; or, Gengar's body becomes outlined in light blue, and illusions of its eyes come out and hit the opponent, confusing it, or Gengar's eyes glow red. It holds out its hands and red orbs appear at the end of them. Gengar then brings the two orbs together to form one big red orb in front of it. Gengar then fires red beams from the orb at the opponent.
A Trainer's GengarPokémon - I Choose You!Debut
Drake's GengarHello, Pummelo!None
Agatha's GengarThe Scheme TeamNone
Fantina's GengarShield With a Twist!None
Alva's GengarVolcanion and the Mechanical MarvelNone
HypnoHypno swings its pendulum in front of its target's face until it falls asleep. On occasion, the pendulum glows.
Pokémon Lover's Club's HypnoHypno's NaptimeNone
Mickey's HypnoAriados, AmigosNone
Harrison's HypnoPlaying with Fire!None
Faba's HypnoMission: Total Recall!None
DrowzeeDrowzee waves its hands, releasing multiple multicolored circles from its face at the hypnotized target, causing it to fall asleep. Drowzee then claps its hands together, waking up the target and freeing them from hypnosis; or, Drowzee makes signs with its arms and hands, and the opponent becomes hypnotized, or Drowzee raises both of its arms in the air. Multiple pink shapes of energy then float off its body and shoot at the opponent. A giant transparent pendulum then waves back and forth in front of Drowzee's body. The shapes of energy then form into purple blobs of energy and they hit the opponent. When the blobs hit the opponent, Drowzee can control it with its mind.
Pokémon Lover's Club's DrowzeeHypno's NaptimeNone
Butch and Cassidy's DrowzeePikachu Re-VoltsNone
ExeggcuteExeggcute's eyes glow yellow and hypnosis waves are shot out of them, putting the opponent in a trance and making it do whatever Exeggcute tells them to do.
Melvin's ExeggcuteThe March of the Exeggutor SquadNone
ExeggutorExeggutor's eyes glow yellow or blue and hypnosis waves are shot out of them, putting the opponent in a trance.
Melvin's multiple ExeggutorThe March of the Exeggutor SquadNone
Multiple wild ExeggutorGot Miltank?None
PoliwrathPoliwrath's eyes glow light blue and the opponent falls asleep.
Tad's PoliwrathCharizard ChillsNone
StantlerStantler's antlers release a pinkish purple smog that can't be seen by humans and it causes them to see an illusion, or Stantler's antlers glow bright pink and they release purple waves, making the opponent see illusions.
A wild StantlerThe Little Big HornNone
Multiple wild StantlerDifferent Strokes for Different Blokes!None
NoctowlNoctowl's eyes glow red and it releases red circles that expand as they move towards the opponent, confusing them if the circles hit them.
Ash's NoctowlFowl Play!None
GastlyGastly's eyes glow red and it confuses the opponent.
Multiple wild GastlyFrom Ghost to GhostNone
HaunterHaunter's eyes glow red and it waves its hands back and forth. As the opponent becomes confused, the hands grow bigger.
Morty's HaunterFrom Ghost to GhostNone
KirliaKirlia's irises glow red. Then, the opponent's eyes glow red and they fall asleep.
Butler's KirliaJirachi: Wish MakerNone
SpindaSpinda's eyes glow blue and it releases multiple transparent rings of energy from its face at the opponent, causing it to fall asleep.
Kain's SpindaGoing for a SpindaNone
LunatoneLunatone's eyes glow red and the opponent's eyes become a shade of red, hypnotizing it.
A wild LunatoneCrazy as a LunatoneNone
RaltsRalts looks at the opponent and light blue silhouettes of its eyes shoot and hit the opponent, making them fall asleep.
A Ralts Max befriendedDo I Hear a Ralts?Boss fantasy only
PsyduckPsyduck says its name over and over again, and when the opponent hears it, its eyes glow light blue, then become faded, putting it in a trance.
A wild PsyduckNot on MY Watch Ya Don't!None
HoothootHoothoot's eyes glow bright red. The opponent's eyes glow red as well and Hoothoot can control the opponent.
A wild HoothootA Staravia is Born!None
DrifloonDrifloon's body becomes outlined in light blue and its eyes glow yellow. It then fires a yellow 'X' from the 'X' on its face at the opponent. When the opponent gets hit, it falls asleep.
Fantina's DrifloonPlaying the Leveling Field!None
DrifblimDrifblim grabs the opponent's face and its body becomes outlined in light blue. It then fires a yellow 'X' from the 'X' on its face at the opponent. When the opponent gets hit, it falls asleep.
Fantina's DrifblimPlaying the Leveling Field!None
BronzorBronzor's body becomes surrounded by a red aura and the opponent falls asleep.
Saturn's BronzorLosing its Lustrous!None
Mars's BronzorDouble Team Turnover!None
BronzongBronzong's eyes glow multicolored and multicolored circles are released off its body at the opponent. When hit, the opponent's eyes glow multicolored and it gets put in a trance.
Marcus's BronzongArceus and the Jewel of LifeNone
SigilyphSigilyph's three eyes light up blue and each of them releases a blue sphere of light in the pattern of a triangle. The opponent falls asleep once the three spheres make contact with it.
A wild SigilyphExplorers of the Hero's Ruin!None
MalamarThe yellow parts on Malamar's body shine a bright yellow light, putting the opponent in a trance and making it do whatever Malamar tells them to do.
Malamar (anime)A Conspiracy to Conquer!None
SpiritombSpiritomb's face glows purple, and it releases multiple waves of energy from its face at the opponent, causing them to fall asleep.
Cynthia's SpiritombBewitch, Battle, and Bewilder!None

In the manga

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W


Watchog


The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
WatchogWatchog releases waves from its body and places the opponent to sleep.
Monta's WatchogLet's Master Pokémon Capturing!Debut

How I Became a Pokémon Card


Drowzee


The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
DrowzeeDrowzee closes its eyes and emits psychic waves to put the opponent to sleep.
A wild DrowzeePW22Debut

Pokémon Adventures


Munna

Malamar

Politoed

Kadabra
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep or put them in a trance.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
KadabraKadabra hypnotizes the opponent, causing them to see illusions that it can use to alter the appearance of itself or the space around it.
Sabrina's KadabraKalling KadabraDebut
Kadabracould not legally learn Hypnosisat the time
GengarGengar releases a trail of smoke from one of its hands. The smoke wraps around the opponent and lifts them into the air, putting them in a deep trance or sleep.
Agatha's GengarElectro MagnetonNone
HaunterHaunter glares at the opponent, causing it to fall asleep.
Evan's HaunterOh, It's Ho-Oh!None
PolitoedPolitoed releases waves of psychic energy from its body at the opponent. The opponent then falls asleep when hit with these waves of energy.
Gold's PoliboSlick SlowkingNone
KirliaKirlia extends its hand and releases a powerful blast of wind from its body at the opponent. When the opponent gets hit with the wind, it gets blown back and falls asleep; or, Kirlia stares at the opponent, causing it to become drowsy and go to sleep.
The Battle Pike's KirliaMoving Past MiloticNone
Ruby's RaraCunning KirliaNone
DarkraiDarkrai releases a spiraling ring of dark energy from its eye at the opponent, putting it to sleep.
Sird's DarkraiThe Final Dimensional Duel VIIINone
MunnaMunna releases a spiraling ring of psychic energy from the front of its body at the opponent, or Munna releases two black beams of energy from its eyes at the opponent. As the beams of energy fire at the opponent, they combine into one large beam.
Black's MushaBattle at the MuseumNone
MalamarMalamar releases a ball of energy that puts any opponent within a certain radius to sleep.
Xerosic's MalamarMalamar TrapsNone

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


Bronzor

Purugly

Kirlia
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
PuruglyPurugly sends out hypnotic waves from its mouth and the opponent hit by the waves ends up falling asleep.
Mars's PuruglyThe Mystery Boy, Jun!!Debut
BronzorBronzor glows and the opponent is put to sleep.
Byron's BronzorChallenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!None
KirliaKirlia holds out its hands and an orb of energy is formed. The orb then makes the opponent fall asleep.
A Battle Girl's KirliaClash! Hareta vs. KoyaNone

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys


Hypno


The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
HypnoHypno swings its pendulum and the opponent watching it falls asleep.
Eusine's HypnoFarewell To Pikachu?!Debut

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!


Hoothoot


The user hypnotizes the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
HoothootHoothoot's eyes swirl and sends a swirly wave at the opponent, which results in the opponent getting into a daze.
Shu's HoothootReal? Fake? The Scroll of Ho-OhDebut

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!


Noctowl


The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
NoctowlNoctowl sends hypnotic waves at the opponent, putting the opponent to sleep.
A wild NoctowlWalkthrough! Battle Tower!!Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters


Clefairy

Drowzee

Hypno

Gastly
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
GastlyGastly shoots out gas from its pupil which makes the opponent go into a daze.
A wild GastlyGet Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!!Debut
HaunterHaunter twists its eyes and causes the opponent to see illusions.
Blue's HaunterGet Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!!Debut
HypnoHypno swings its pendulum back and forth. The opponent seeing this falls asleep.
Sabrina's HypnoAim to be the No. 1 Pokémon!None
A wild HypnoClefairy, the WizardNone
A wild HypnoThe Mystery Of A Midsummer's NightNone
DrowzeeDrowzee holds out its hands and releases soundwaves from its body, putting anybody to sleep who comes in contact with them.
A wild DrowzeeClefairy's Pikachu RobotNone
GengarWaves form out of Gengar's body. The opponent seeing them falls into a trance and sees illusions.
Morty's GengarThe Legendary Ho-oh!!None
ClefairyClefairy holds out a pendulum and swings it side-to-side. Anyone focusing on the swinging pendulum falls asleep.
Red's ClefairyGreat Discovery of the Fossil of the Era!!Clefairycannot legally learn Hypnosis

Pokémon Try Adventure


Bronzong


The user hypnotizes the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
BronzongBronzong hypnotizes the opponent.
Soro's BronzongGuardian of the VolcanoDebut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

LanguageTitle
ChineseCantonese催眠術Chēuimìhnseuht
Mandarin催眠術 / 催眠术Cuīmiánshù
CzechHypnóza
DanishHypnose
DutchHypnose
FinnishHypnoosi
FrenchHypnose
GermanHypnose
GreekΎπνωσηÝpnosi
HebrewהיפנוזהHipnoza
IndonesianHipnotis
ItalianIpnosi
Korean최면술Choemyeonsul
PolishHipnoza
PortugueseBrazilHipnose (animated series, TCG, manga, The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Ataque Hipnótico (Pokémon Club)
PortugalHipnose
RomanianHipnoză
RussianГипнозGipnoz
SerbianHipnoza
SpanishHipnosis
SwedishHypnos
VietnameseThuật Thôi Miên
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