drowzee
Generation I · #0096 — Hypnosis Pokémon
Drowzee, known as the Hypnosis Pokémon, is a Psychic-type Pokémon that has captivated trainers and researchers since Generation I with its unique ability to interact with the dreams of other creatures. As Pokédex #96 in the National Dex, this peculiar Pokémon stands 1.0 meter tall and weighs 32.4 kilograms, making it a relatively small but distinctive presence in any team. Drowzee is believed to share common ancestry with the Dream Pokémon Munna and Musharna, suggesting an ancient lineage of creatures intimately connected to the realm of dreams. Its signature ability to put enemies to sleep before consuming their dreams makes it a fascinating subject of study for both casual trainers and competitive battlers alike.
Base Stats
Height
1.0m
Weight
32.4kg
Category
Hypnosis Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
yellow
Shape
humanoid
Habitat
grassland
Abilities
Prevents sleep.
Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.
Prevents flinching.
Drowzee Biology & Physical Characteristics
Drowzee is a bipedal Pokémon with an unmistakable tapir-like appearance, featuring a short trunk positioned above its mouth and large, tired-looking eyes that seem perpetually half-closed. The creature's body is distinctly bicolored, with the upper half displaying a vibrant yellow coloration while the lower half is brown, separated by a wavy line that divides the two sections. Its frame is relatively compact, with a rounded belly, short stubby legs, and three-fingered hands, while its triangular ears contain distinctive brown interiors. The most notable feature is Drowzee's prominent nose, which serves as the primary instrument through which it consumes dreams from sleeping victims. This trunk-like appendage is so integral to its feeding process that Pokédex entries describe the sensation of an itchy nose during sleep as a telltale sign of Drowzee's presence hovering above one's pillow.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Drowzee Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Drowzee exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio, with exactly 50% of the species being male and 50% female, allowing for straightforward breeding in appropriate conditions. This species belongs to the Human-Like egg group, which includes a variety of Pokémon that share anthropomorphic characteristics, making Drowzee compatible for breeding with other members of this group such as Abra, Machop, and various humanoid Pokémon. With a base happiness value of 70 and a hatch counter of 20 cycles (equivalent to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps), Drowzee eggs are relatively quick to incubate compared to many other species. The medium-fast growth rate means that Drowzee will reach higher levels at a moderate pace, neither accelerating nor lagging significantly behind other Pokémon in its experience accumulation.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
sword shield
tm04
sword shield
tm05
red blue
tm04
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
yellow
+615 more TMs/HMs
Drowzee Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Drowzee evolves into Hypno when it reaches level 26, a transformation that increases its overall power and refines its psychic abilities. This evolution marks a significant jump in base stat totals and capabilities, with Hypno gaining improved offensive and defensive statistics that make it substantially more formidable in battle. The evolution process represents Drowzee's maturation from a relatively modest dream-eater into a more powerful hypnotic entity, retaining the Psychic type while developing enhanced control over its hypnotic and dream-consuming abilities. Unlike many evolutionary lines, there are no alternate forms or Mega Evolutions available for either Drowzee or Hypno, keeping this classic line relatively straightforward in its progression.
Where to Find
kanto route 11
kanto
+39 more
johto route 35
johto
+8 more
johto route 34
johto
+10 more
kanto route 6
kanto
berry forest
kanto
sinnoh route 215
sinnoh
+3 more
johto safari zone
johto
+1 more
alola route 2
alola
+15 more
Drowzee Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Drowzee inhabits grasslands and savannas where it can approach sleeping creatures under the cover of darkness to feed upon their dreams. This Pokémon possesses a remarkable ability to sense what type of dream a person is experiencing, allowing it to selectively choose which dreams to consume based on its personal preferences. According to Pokédex records, Drowzee has a pronounced preference for the dreams of children, finding them significantly more palatable than those of adults, and it becomes ill when forced to consume nightmares or bad dreams. The creature maintains an impressive memory of every dream it has ever eaten and, upon forming a genuine friendship with a person, may actually show them some of the most delicious dreams from its personal collection. Its presence near recreational facilities suggests it seeks out the pleasant, vivid dreams created by children enjoying themselves throughout the day, positioning itself as an opportunistic but selective dream predator.
Pokedex Entries
Puts enemies to sleep then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating bad dreams.
If you sleep by it all the time, it will sometimes show you dreams it has eaten in the past.
If you think that you had a good dream, but you can't remember it, a DROWZEE has probably eaten it.
It remembers every dream it eats. It rarely eats the dreams of adults because children's are much tastier.
When it twitches its nose, it can tell where someone is sleeping and what that person is dreaming about.
If your nose becomes itchy while you are sleeping, it’s a sure sign that one of these POKéMON is standing above your pillow and trying to eat your dream through your nostrils.
If your nose becomes itchy while you are sleeping, it’s a sure sign that a DROWZEE is standing above your pillow and trying to eat your dream through your nostrils.
A descendent of the legendary animal baku, which is said to eat dreams. It is skilled at hypnotism.
Puts enemies to sleep, then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating only bad dreams.
It can tell what people are dreaming by sniffing with its big nose. It loves fun dreams.
If you think that you had a good dream but you can’t remember it, a DROWZEE has probably eaten it.
It remembers every dream it eats. It rarely eats the dreams of adults because children’s are much tastier.
It can tell what people are dreaming by sniffing with its big nose. It loves fun dreams.
It can tell what people are dreaming by sniffing with its big nose. It loves fun dreams.
Puts enemies to sleep, then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating only bad dreams.
If you think that you had a good dream but you can’t remember it, a Drowzee has probably eaten it.
If your nose becomes itchy while you are sleeping, it’s a sure sign that one of these Pokémon is standing above your pillow and trying to eat your dream through your nostrils.
A Pokémon that nourishes itself by eating dreams, it is thought to share common ancestry with Munna and Musharna.
It can be spotted near recreational facilities, intending to eat the pleasant dreams of children who enjoyed themselves there that day.
It finds really fun dreams tasty. When it makes friends with people, it may show them the most delicious dreams it’s ever eaten.
It puts its prey to sleep and devours their dreams. It seems that bad dreams taste sour, so Drowzee doesn’t particularly like eating them.
If you sleep by it all the time, it will sometimes show you dreams it had eaten in the past.
Drowzee Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Drowzee is derived from the English word 'drowse,' meaning to be half-asleep or in a state of light sleep, perfectly capturing the perpetually tired appearance of this dream-consuming creature. In Japanese, Drowzee is known as Sleepe (スリープ), a straightforward reference to sleep itself, emphasizing the Pokémon's integral connection to the sleeping state. The design itself draws heavy inspiration from the Japanese folklore concept of the baku, a legendary creature known for its ability to consume dreams and nightmares, though Drowzee's tapir-like appearance gives it a more whimsical and approachable quality than its mythological counterpart. The yellow and brown coloration scheme evokes a sense of warmth and earthiness, while the overall proportions—with the prominent nose, small ears, and rounded body—create an almost endearing appearance that belies its somewhat unsettling habit of feeding on the unconscious thoughts of others.
Learnable Moves
Drowzee can learn 76 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| barrier | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| disable | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flatter | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| haze | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| meditate | psychic | Status | — | — | 40 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mind reader | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| poison gas | poison | Status | — | 90 | 40 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psycho cut | psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| skull bash | normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| submission | fighting | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| teleport | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Drowzee Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Drowzee occupies a niche role as a utility Psychic-type with a notably defensive build, evidenced by its highest base stat of 90 in Special Defense while boasting only 60 HP and mediocre offensive statistics of 48 Attack and 43 Special Attack. Its base stat total of 328 places it firmly in the lower tiers of competitive viability, making it unsuitable for high-level tournament play without significant investment and support. However, Drowzee's ability set provides interesting tactical options: Insomnia prevents sleep-based strategies from affecting it, Forewarn reveals an opponent's strongest move upon entry for strategic prediction, and its hidden ability Inner Focus blocks flinching effects. The creature's movepool includes useful support moves like Hypnosis for status control and various Psychic-type attacks, but its poor offensive statistics mean it functions best as a defensive wall or support Pokémon rather than a primary damage dealer. Most competitive players find Hypno, its evolved form, significantly more viable at higher levels of play.
Commonly Asked Questions About Drowzee
What type is Drowzee?
Drowzee is a psychic type Pokemon.
What does Drowzee evolve into?
Drowzee evolves into hypno.
What are Drowzee's weaknesses?
Drowzee is weak to bug, ghost and dark type moves.
Where can I find Drowzee?
Drowzee can be found in kanto route 11 (kanto), johto route 35 (johto) and johto route 34 (johto) and 5 other locations.
Drowzee Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Drowzee has maintained a persistent presence in Pokémon media since the franchise's inception, appearing in numerous episodes of the anime series and becoming a fan favorite for its unique dream-eating mechanics. The Pokémon's unsettling yet charming nature has made it memorable to generations of fans, with its design and lore often discussed in fan communities as one of the more creative and conceptually interesting Pokémon from Generation I. Its associations with sleep, dreams, and hypnotism have made it a popular choice for trainers interested in psychic-type specialists, and it frequently appears in both official artwork and fan-created content. The cultural relevance of Drowzee extends beyond gaming and anime, with the creature becoming an icon of the Psychic type and serving as a representative example of Pokémon's willingness to base designs on folklore and mythology while maintaining accessibility and charm.
Where to Find Drowzee in Every Pokémon Game
Drowzee has been available to players across nearly every mainline Pokémon game since its debut in Generation I's Red and Blue versions, where it could be caught in the wild with a catch rate of 190. The species appears in various regional Pokédexes throughout the games, from the Kanto dex in the original releases to its inclusion in modern titles like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. In Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, Drowzee maintains its Generation I availability, allowing players in those faithful remakes to encounter it in classic locations. While specific wild encounter locations vary by game generation, Drowzee's relatively high catch rate of 190 (24.8% with a standard Poké Ball when at full health) makes it more accessible than many other Pokémon, requiring less strategic planning for capture. The species can also be obtained through breeding Hypno in games where breeding is available, though players seeking Drowzee specifically will typically find it more efficient to catch one directly in areas where it naturally spawns.