# Hypno - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hypno in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Hypno)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Hypno
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Trick Room**: 99.999%
- **Hypnosis**: 99.939%
- **Psychic**: 99.085%
- **Focus Blast**: 98.995%
- **Other**: 1.982%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 99.958%
- **Insomnia**: 0.042%
- **Forewarn**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Psychium Z**: 99.939%
- **Other**: 0.061%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 91.396%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 91.352%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 91.349%
- **Tapu Lele**: 91.349%
- **Lurantis**: 82.828%
- **Venusaur**: 0.893%

## FAQ for Hypno in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Hypno?
The most common moves for Hypno are Trick Room, Hypnosis, Psychic, Focus Blast. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Hypno?
Hypno is frequently paired with Incineroar, Mawile-Mega, Thundurus-Therian, Tapu Lele. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Hypno?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hypno?
The top build for Hypno features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `212/0/204/36/52/0`. This configuration accounts for 90.474% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hypno?
Hypno is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (99.958%) and the item **Psychium Z** (99.939%).

### What is the most common role for Hypno?
Based on common item usage (Psychium Z), Hypno often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Hypno?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 73 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 73 |
| Sp. Def | 115 |
| Speed | 67 |
| **BST** | **483** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Hypno on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Hypno) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Hypno
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*