hoopa-unbound #10086
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hoopa-unbound
MythicalGeneration VI · #10086 — Mischief Pokémon
Hoopa Unbound is the true form of the mythical Psychic/Dark-type Pokémon #720, a transformation that reveals the full extent of its legendary power. Unlike its confined counterpart, which stands merely 0.5 meters tall, Hoopa Unbound towers at an impressive 6.5 meters in height and weighs a substantial 490 kilograms, making it a colossal entity worthy of ancient legends. This form was officially introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, where it plays a crucial role in the narrative surrounding the Mega Dimension. With a base stat total of 680, Hoopa Unbound represents one of Generation VI's most formidable mythical Pokémon, boasting significantly elevated Attack (160) and Special Attack (170) stats compared to its confined form's 110 and 150 respectively.
Base Stats
Height
6.5m
Weight
490.0kg
Category
Mischief Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
purple
Shape
arms
Abilities
Steals the target's held item when the bearer uses a damaging move.
Hoopa-unbound Biology & Physical Characteristics
In its unbound state, Hoopa manifests as a gigantic entity with six massive arms and six glowing rings that serve as the conduits of its dimensional warping abilities. The Pokédex entries describe it as possessing the capability to seize anything it desires through these six rings and enormous limbs, functioning as powerful instruments of teleportation and spatial distortion. According to Omega Ruby's lore, in this true form Hoopa possesses such tremendous power that legends tell of it carrying off an entire castle to claim the treasure hidden within, demonstrating both its colossal strength and its insatiable desire for acquisition. The transformation from Hoopa Confined to Hoopa Unbound was achieved through the use of the Prison Bottle, a mystical artifact that unseals the immense power that had been deliberately suppressed. Visually, Hoopa Unbound maintains the psychic essence of its confined form but embraces a darker aesthetic befitting its Psychic/Dark typing, with the addition of its characteristic rings manifesting in far greater proportion to match its expanded physical form.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Hoopa-unbound Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Hoopa is classified as a genderless Pokémon, belonging to the 'Undiscovered' or 'No Eggs' egg group, making it impossible to breed through conventional means. This classification is consistent across both Hoopa Confined and Hoopa Unbound, reinforcing its status as a mythical Pokémon whose existence transcends standard biological reproduction. As a genderless entity, Hoopa represents a being of pure supernatural origin rather than a naturally occurring species, aligning with its role in Pokémon lore as an ancient, powerful force bound by the Prison Bottle. The inability to breed Hoopa contributes to its mystique and exclusivity, with the Pokémon only becoming available through special distribution events or encounters within the narrative of specific games. Its base happiness is set at 100, indicating a naturally higher affinity with trainers despite its mischievous and avarice-driven nature, suggesting that beneath its chaotic exterior lies a creature capable of genuine connection with those who earn its trust.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
sword shield
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
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Hoopa-unbound Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Hoopa does not evolve in the traditional sense, as it is a mythical Pokémon without a designated evolutionary line. However, Hoopa Unbound represents a form change rather than an evolution, achieved through the use of the Prison Bottle, a legendary artifact that unseals the Pokémon's true nature. In Generation VI and VII, Hoopa Unbound would revert to its Confined form after three days had elapsed while remaining in the player's party, requiring the Prison Bottle to be used again to restore its unbound state. This unique mechanic distinguished Hoopa from other form-changing Pokémon, adding a temporal element to its transformation that reflected the narrative of its power being deliberately contained. From Generation VIII onward, this reversion mechanic was removed, allowing Hoopa Unbound to maintain its form permanently once achieved. The form change itself is not classified as Mega Evolution but rather as a fundamental alteration of the Pokémon's state, unlocking its sealed potential and allowing access to its full statistical capabilities.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Hoopa-unbound Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Hoopa Unbound embodies mischief and avarice on a grand scale, its behavior characterized by an insatiable hunger for treasures and valuables that it transports across vast distances through spatial rifts created by its rings. The confined form's tendency to gather and teleport items it fancies becomes exponentially more dangerous when unleashed, as historical accounts speak of this Pokémon absconding with entire structures to access their contents. Unlike its restrained confined form, which operates from concealment and subtlety, Hoopa Unbound acts with overt power and dominance, employing its six rings to warp space itself and claim whatever captures its interest. The mythos surrounding this form suggests it was sealed away not merely for safekeeping, but because its uncontrolled appetite for plunder posed a genuine threat to the world at large. In habitat terms, Hoopa Unbound exists more as a dimensional anomaly than a creature bound to conventional geography, appearing and disappearing through the very fabric of space itself to manifest where treasures await.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
This troublemaker sends anything and everything to faraway places using its loop, which can warp space.
It gathers things it likes and passes them through its loop to teleport them to a secret place.
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.
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.
Hoopa-unbound Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Hoopa's name is derived from the word 'hoop,' referencing its iconic ring-shaped appendages that serve as the primary mechanism for its dimensional manipulation abilities. The Japanese name フーパ (Hoopa) shares this same etymological root, maintaining consistency across regional versions. The design of Hoopa Unbound draws inspiration from djinn or genie mythology, particularly emphasizing the creature's connection to wishes, treasures, and the granting of desires—though in Hoopa's case, it is far more selfish and covetous than benevolent. The Pokédex classifies it as a 'Djinn Pokémon' in its unbound form, contrasting with the 'Mischief Pokémon' designation given to Hoopa Confined, reflecting the shift from petty troublemaking to grand-scale mythological threat. The six rings and six massive arms are symbolic of power multiplication and unbounded potential, visualizing the dramatic difference in capability between its two forms. Visually, the unbound form adopts a darker purple coloration with more pronounced features that invoke both alien majesty and ancient malevolence, befitting a creature that allegedly stole entire castles for their contents.
Learnable Moves
Hoopa-unbound can learn 96 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| destiny bond | ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| guard split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyperspace fury | dark | Physical | 100 | — | 5 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| power split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| quash | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Hoopa-unbound Competitive Battle Guide
Hoopa Unbound is a formidable competitive threat with a base stat total of 680, positioning it among the most powerful mythical Pokémon in competitive play. Its offensive prowess is exceptional, with a Special Attack stat of 170 and Attack stat of 160, allowing it to function as either a mixed or special attacker depending on team composition and movepool utilization. The Magician ability provides utility by stealing opponents' held items upon dealing damage, creating opportunities to disrupt defensive strategies reliant on items like Assault Vest or Choice Scarf. Its dual Psychic/Dark typing grants excellent coverage and defensive properties, with only Bug and Fairy-type moves dealing super-effective damage to it, while its offense benefits from STAB moves like Psychic, Dark Pulse, and Shadow Ball. However, Hoopa Unbound's Speed stat of only 80 is a notable liability, requiring either careful speed control strategies or priority move utilization to compensate. With its access to diverse moves and solid special defense of 130, Hoopa Unbound can serve as a special wall that simultaneously threatens opponents offensively, making it a versatile member of competitive teams despite its mythical status and restricted availability.
Commonly Asked Questions About Hoopa-unbound
What type is Hoopa-unbound?
Hoopa-unbound is a psychic and dark type Pokemon.
What does Hoopa-unbound evolve into?
Hoopa-unbound does not evolve.
What are Hoopa-unbound's weaknesses?
Hoopa-unbound is weak to bug and fairy type moves.
Hoopa-unbound Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Hoopa has developed a significant presence in Pokémon media and competitive culture since its introduction in Generation VI, particularly through its featured role in the Pokémon anime and the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire narrative. The mythical Pokémon became especially prominent following its appearance in the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, where it plays a major narrative role that has resonated with fans exploring themes of power, containment, and redemption. In competitive circles, Hoopa Unbound has maintained relevance as a powerful mythical option, inspiring discussion about balanced team-building and the proper restrictions for mythical Pokémon in official tournaments. The duality of Hoopa's forms—the mischievous but constrained Confined form versus the all-powerful but dangerous Unbound form—has become a compelling character arc that appeals to both casual players and competitive enthusiasts. Trading card game representations of Hoopa have consistently been sought after by collectors, and merchandise featuring both forms has been consistently popular at Pokémon Center locations worldwide. The Pokémon's unique transformation mechanic and the mythology surrounding the Prison Bottle have made it a favorite subject for fan theories and creative interpretations within the broader Pokémon community.
Where to Find Hoopa-unbound in Every Pokémon Game
Hoopa is an event-exclusive mythical Pokémon that has been distributed through special Nintendo events rather than encountered in standard gameplay. The species was first made available to players through limited-time distributions following the launch of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, with the Prison Bottle item necessary for transformation also being event-exclusive during this period. Subsequent distributions have occurred periodically across various Pokémon titles, including appearances in Pokémon Sun and Moon and later generations, typically timed to coincide with specific promotional campaigns or anniversary celebrations. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Hoopa became available through the Expansion Pass content, maintaining its event-exclusive status while expanding accessibility to a broader audience. The extremely low catch rate of 3 reflects Hoopa's mythical status and rarity, even in distributions where it is available. Players seeking Hoopa Unbound must first obtain Hoopa through official distributions or legitimate trades, then acquire or locate the Prison Bottle through event distribution or story progression in applicable games. The ongoing limited availability of Hoopa maintains its desirability among collectors and competitive players, preserving its status as one of the most coveted mythical Pokémon despite its powerful capabilities in battle.