Drowzee (#0096) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk4847–11090–214

Def4545–10685–207

SpA4343–10481–203

SpD9085–156166–306

Spe4242–10380–201

Total328Higher than 26% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 42). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+103Max94No SP62Min55Scarf154Tailwind206

At max Speed, Drowzee outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
Forewarn
Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.
Inner FocusHidden ability
Prevents flinching.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.07% of teams · rank #119 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 116 HP / 212 Atk / 180 Spe
Tera Type: Psychic

Ice Punch
Drain Punch
Psycho Cut
Thunder Punch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.55%
Rated 1500+0.34%
Rated 1630+0.07%
Rated 1760+0.02%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.07%

Moves

Ice Punch75.9%
Drain Punch70.4%
Psycho Cut70.4%
Thunder Punch70.4%
Draining Kiss23.7%
Knock Off20.1%
Calm Mind14.2%
Stored Power14.2%
Nasty Plot9.5%
Encore9%

Items

Choice Scarf70.4%
Eviolite18.1%
Expert Belt6%
Leftovers5.5%
Focus Sash0%
Light Clay0%

Abilities

88.5%
11.5%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 116 HP / 212 Atk / 180 Spe70.4%
Modest 196 HP / 236 Def / 12 SpA / 36 SpD14.2%
Timid 252 SpA / 180 Spe6%
Careful 196 HP / 132 Atk / 116 SpD / 20 Spe5.5%
Timid 172 SpA / 116 SpD / 180 Spe3.5%

Tera types

Psychic76.3%
Fairy17.7%
Grass6%
Ghost0%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0096DrowzeePsychic
1. Level 26#0097HypnoPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5DisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

9ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

13HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

17Poison GasPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—90%40

21PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

25Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

29Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

33SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

37PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

41Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

45PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

49Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 59

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 8

EggFire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

EggFlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

EggGuard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

EggIce PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

EggPower SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10

EggPsycho CutHas an increased chance for a critical hit.PsychicPhys70100%20

EggRole PlayCopies the target’s ability.PsychicStatus——10

EggThunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Hypnosis Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Yellow
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Forest

Kanto#096Original Johto#087Updated Johto#087Original Alola#054Original Melemele#054Original Poni#013Updated Alola#066Updated Melemele#066Updated Poni#020Let’s Go Kanto#096Paldea#066

If you sleep by it all the time, it will sometimes show you dreams it had eaten in the past.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
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.
Ultra Moon
It can be spotted near recreational facilities, intending to eat the pleasant dreams of children who enjoyed themselves there that day.
Ultra Sun
It finds really fun dreams tasty. When it makes friends with people, it may show them the most delicious dreams it’s ever eaten.
Moon
A Pokémon that nourishes itself by eating dreams, it is thought to share common ancestry with Munna and Musharna.
Sun
It can tell what people are dreaming by sniffing with its big nose. It loves fun dreams.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Puts enemies to sleep, then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating only bad dreams.
LeafGreen · X
A descendent of the legendary animal baku, which is said to eat dreams. It is skilled at hypnotism.
FireRed
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
When it twitches its nose, it can tell where someone is sleeping and what that person is dreaming about.
Crystal
It remembers every dream it eats. It rarely eats the dreams of adults because children's are much tastier.
Silver · SoulSilver
If you think that you had a good dream, but you can't remember it, a DROWZEE has probably eaten it.
Gold · HeartGold · Y
If you sleep by it all the time, it will sometimes show you dreams it has eaten in the past.
Yellow
Puts enemies to sleep then eats their dreams. Occasionally gets sick from eating bad dreams.
Red · Blue