Hoopa
Hoopa is a Psychic/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Hoopa is an event-exclusive Pokémon.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0720 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic Ghost |
| Species | Mischief Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 9.0 kg (19.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Magician |
| Local № | 0152 (X/Y — Central Kalos) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 100 (higher than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 300 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Atk | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Sp. Def | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 600 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0720 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic Dark |
| Species | Djinn Pokémon |
| Height | 6.5 m (21′04″) |
| Weight | 490.0 kg (1080.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Magician |
| Local № | 0152 (X/Y — Central Kalos) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 340 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 160 | 292 | 460 | |
| Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Atk | 170 | 310 | 482 | |
| Sp. Def | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 680 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Hoopa does not evolve.
Hoopa changes
- In Generations 6-7, Hoopa (Hoopa Confined) has a base experience yield of 270.
- In Generations 6-7, Hoopa (Hoopa Unbound) has a base experience yield of 306.
Pokédex entries
| X | This troublemaker sends anything and everything to faraway places using its loop, which can warp space. |
|---|---|
| Y | It gathers things it likes and passes them through its loop to teleport them to a secret place. |
| Omega Ruby | In its true form, it possess a huge amount of power. Legends of its avarice tell how it once carried off an entire castle to gain the treasure hidden within. |
| Alpha Sapphire | It is said to be able to seize anything it desires with its six rings and six huge arms. With its power sealed, it is transformed into a much smaller form. |
Moves learned by Hoopa
- In other generations
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Hoopa learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 6 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 10 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 25 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 29 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 29 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 35 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 46 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 50 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 50 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 55 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 75 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 85 | Hyperspace Hole | Psychic | 80 | ∞ |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 6 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 10 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 25 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 29 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 29 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 46 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 50 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 50 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 55 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 75 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 85 | Hyperspace Fury | Dark | 100 | ∞ |
Egg moves
Hoopa does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Hoopa is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 54 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 67 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 68 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 69 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 73 | Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 102 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 109 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 138 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | — | — | |
| 140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 151 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 161 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 178 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 199 | Lash Out | Dark | 75 | 100 | |
| 203 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 217 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 218 | Expanding Force | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 | |
| 221 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 228 | Psychic Noise | Psychic | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Hoopa learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 1 | Hyperspace Hole | Psychic | 80 | ∞ | |
| 1 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 6 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 10 | Magic Coat | Psychic | — | — | |
| 15 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 25 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 29 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 29 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 35 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 46 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 50 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 50 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 55 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 75 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 85 | Hyperspace Hole | Psychic | 80 | ∞ |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 1 | Hyperspace Fury | Dark | 100 | ∞ | |
| 1 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 6 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 10 | Magic Coat | Psychic | — | — | |
| 15 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 25 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 29 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 29 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 46 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 50 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 50 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 55 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 75 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 85 | Hyperspace Fury | Dark | 100 | ∞ |
Egg moves
Hoopa does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Hoopa can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| Block | Normal | — | — | |
| Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| Drain Punch | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| Dual Chop | Dragon | 40 | 90 | |
| Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
| Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 | |
| Magic Coat | Psychic | — | — | |
| Magic Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| Recycle | Normal | — | — | |
| Role Play | Psychic | — | — | |
| Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 100 | |
| Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| Snatch | Dark | — | — | |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Telekinesis | Psychic | — | — | |
| Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Hoopa is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 12 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 60 | Quash | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 63 | Embargo | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 | |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 92 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Hoopa can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
- In other generations
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Hoopa sprites
- See all Hoopa sprites
Where to find Hoopa
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
|---|---|
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Hoopa questions
Other languages
| English | Hoopa |
|---|---|
| Japanese | フーパ (Hoopa) |
| German | Hoopa |
| French | Hoopa |
| Italian | Hoopa |
| Spanish | Hoopa |
| Korean | 후파 (hupa) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 胡帕 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 胡帕 |
| English |
Mischief Pokémon Djinn Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | いたずらポケモン まじんポケモン |
| German | Schabernack-Pokémon Plagegeist-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Chenapan Pokémon Djinn |
| Italian | Pokémon Birba Pokémon Genio |
| Spanish | Pokémon Travesura Pokémon Genio Burlón |
| Korean | 장난포켓몬 마신포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 顽童宝可梦 魔神宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 頑童寶可夢 魔神寶可夢 |
Name origin
- hoop
- a circular band
