Type matchups
Damage Hoopa Unbound takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic/Dark type, Hoopa Unbound has 2 weaknesses, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 3 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Dark typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 160
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 170
- Sp. Def
- 130
- Speed
- 80
- Total
- 680
Hoopa Unbound has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. Its Attack (160) and Sp. Atk (170) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 80 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 80 HP, 60 Defense and 130 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Hoopa Unbound's only ability is Magician.
How to beat Hoopa Unbound
The best way to beat Hoopa Unbound is with Bug moves, which deal 4× damage. Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Lokix hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and is immune to Hoopa Unbound's Psychic moves and resists its Dark moves. Genesect hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB and resists its Psychic moves. Volcarona hits for 4× with Bug-type STAB.
Evolution
Hoopa Unbound is an alternate form of Hoopa, so it shares Hoopa's evolution line.
Best counters to Hoopa Unbound
Other Psychic/Dark Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Hoopa Unbound weak to?
As a Psychic/Dark type, Hoopa Unbound takes super-effective damage from Bug (4×) and Fairy moves.
What is Hoopa Unbound resistant to?
Hoopa Unbound has no type resistances. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Hoopa Unbound?
Strong type-based picks include Lokix, Genesect and Volcarona, which hit Hoopa Unbound with super-effective attacks.