Hypno Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hypno in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hypno
Hypno is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 34.000 DPS.
Hypno can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Hypno is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Hypno resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Hypno is Mega Gengar (34.000 DPS), Mega Absol (31.200 DPS), and Shadow Darkrai (31.143 DPS).
Catching Hypno: After defeating Hypno, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1157 and 1224 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1440-1522 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hypno from raids will have exactly 1224 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Hypno?
The best counter for Hypno is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 34.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Absol (31.200 DPS) and Shadow Darkrai (31.143 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hypno?
Hypno can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Hypno weak to?
Hypno is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hypno be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Hypno's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Hypno from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hypno from raids will have 1224 CP at level 20, or 1522 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1157. If you see 1224 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hypno worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hypno is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Hypno?
For the best moveset for Hypno itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hypno stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Hypno without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hypno can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (28.714 DPS) and Pheromosa (27.750 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Hypno in raids?
Weather boost information for Hypno is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.