Hypno

Hypno

Selected Masterpiece • 19/106
Market Price $7.37
Great Encounters Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“In this card, Hypno is depicted standing just outside a dimly lit doorway, its eyes fixed intently on a swinging pendulum. The soft glow of the moonlight casts a serene ambiance, highlighting the Pokémon's hypnotic abilities. The scene captures a moment of quiet concentration, suggesting that Hypno is in the midst of lulling its surroundings into a peaceful slumber. The overall atmosphere feels both mysterious and tranquil, inviting the viewer to ponder the nature of dreams.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Rare
Card Type Psychic
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/02/2008

Dream Catcher

If the Defending Pokémon is Asleep, move all damage counters from Hypno to the Defending Pokémon.

Hypnoblast

60

The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost