Type matchups
Damage Drowzee takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Drowzee has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 48
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 43
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 42
- Total
- 328
Drowzee has a base stat total of 328, higher than 23% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (90). Its Attack (48) and Sp. Atk (43) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 42 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 45 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Drowzee can have the abilities Insomnia, Forewarn and Inner Focus.
How to beat Drowzee
Drowzee takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Drowzee's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Drowzee's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Drowzee's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Drowzee is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Drowzee → Hypno) and evolves into Hypno.
Best counters to Drowzee
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Drowzee weak to?
As a Psychic type, Drowzee takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Drowzee resistant to?
Drowzee resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Drowzee?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Drowzee with super-effective attacks.