Hypnosis is a Psychic-type move introduced in Generation 1.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Psychic | Status | — | 70 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | May put the foe to sleep. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | Hypnotic suggestion is used to make the foe fall into a deep sleep. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. |
| Legends: Arceus | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target drowsy. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (2)
By breeding (1)
By move tutor (1)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)