Type matchups
Damage Hoopa takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic/Ghost type, Hoopa has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 150
- Sp. Def
- 130
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 600
Hoopa has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (150) well above Attack (110), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 80 HP, 60 Defense and 130 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Hoopa's only ability is Magician.
How to beat Hoopa
The best way to beat Hoopa is with Ghost and Dark moves, which deal 4× damage.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 4× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Hoopa's Psychic and Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 4× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Hoopa's Psychic and Ghost moves. Alolan Raticate hits for 4× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Hoopa's Psychic and Ghost moves.
Evolution
Hoopa does not evolve.
Best counters to Hoopa
Other Psychic/Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Hoopa weak to?
As a Psychic/Ghost type, Hoopa takes super-effective damage from Ghost (4×) and Dark (4×) moves.
What is Hoopa resistant to?
Hoopa resists Poison and Psychic moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Hoopa?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Galarian Linoone and Alolan Raticate, which hit Hoopa with super-effective attacks.