Hypno

スリーパー · Hypnomade

HYPNO holds a pendulum in its hand. The arcing movement and glitter of the pendulum lull the foe into a deep state of hypnosis. While this POKéMON searches for prey, it polishes the pendulum.

Type: Psychic
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Hypnosis Pokémon
Japanese: スリーパー
Height: 1.6 m
Weight: 75.6 kg
Habitat: Grassland
Color: Yellow
Shape: Humanoid

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Hypno.

#0096

Drowzee

Stage 1

Base form

#0097

Hypno

Stage 2

From Drowzee

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 085

/255
Attack 073

/255
Defense 070

/255
Sp. Atk 073

/255
Sp. Def 115

/255
Speed 067

/255

§ III

Best Hypno cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 23 cards.

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§ IV

Hypno through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

4 cards
Base era
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02 MA

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.

3 cards
Base era → Diamond & Pearl era
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03 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

2 cards
Base era
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04 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

1 card
EX era
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05 MF

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

1 card
Platinum era
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