Hypno Collector’s Guide (Sun Moon #60)

Character Intro

Hypno from the Sun Moon set is an Uncommon card numbered 60 with 110 HP. It features the distinctive attack Hypnoblast, offering a unique tactical option. This card combines solid durability with a focused offensive move.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Drowzee)
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attacks:
• Meditate (20+ damage): Deals 10 more damage for each damage counter on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Hypnblast (70 damage): Puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to Sleep.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: “As a matter of course, it makes anyone it meets fall asleep and has a taste of their dreams. Anyone having a good dream, it carries off.”
• Illustrator: OOYAMA
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Hypno appears in the Sun Moon base set, numbered 60. It is classified as an Uncommon card and features artwork by OOYAMA. The card’s Psychic typing and Stage 1 classification make it a solid mid-evolution choice for Psychic decks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this specific Hypno card from the Sun Moon set. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sm1-60,” rarity as Uncommon, and the distinctive OOYAMA illustration.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Hypno card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks offer strategic options: Meditate scales damage with the opponent’s damage counters, and Hypnoblast can disrupt by causing Sleep status.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its moderate rarity and unique artwork, maintaining mint condition will help retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): Introduced Hypno as a Stage 1 Psychic-type with versatile attacks and a unique sleep-inducing theme. This set established Hypno’s role in Psychic decks with its combination of damage scaling and status effects.

This guide covers the exact printing of Hypno from the Sun Moon set, providing collectors and players with essential information to identify, evaluate, and care for this intriguing card.