Drowzee
#87 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Hypnosis Pokémon
Drowzee
#87 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Hypnosis Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
60
230
324
Attack
48
90
214
Defense
45
85
207
Sp. Atk
43
81
203
Sp. Def
90
166
306
Speed
42
80
201
Total
328
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #87 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpD |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
If you think that you had a good dream but you can’t remember it, a DROWZEE has probably eaten it.

SoulSilver
It remembers every dream it eats. It rarely eats the dreams of adults because children’s are much tastier.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Drowzee #87 | Level 26 | ![]() Hypno #88 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 34 Road 34 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 20% | Not during a swarm |
Route 34 Road 34 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 34 Road 34 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 34 Road 34 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 35 Road 35 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 35 Road 35 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 20% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 5% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 5% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | At night |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | At night |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 34 Road 34 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 20% | Not during a swarm |
Route 34 Road 34 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 34 Road 34 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 34 Road 34 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 12 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 35 Road 35 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 35 Road 35 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 20% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 10% | Radio off |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 5% | - |
Route 11 Road 11 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 5% | - |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 15 | 10% | At night |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Swamp | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | At night |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Pound | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. |
| Start | Hypnosis | ![]() | Status | - | 60 | 20 | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. |
| 7 | Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 80 | 20 | For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used. |
| 9 | Confusion | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused. |
| 15 | Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| 18 | Poison Gas | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 40 | A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the foe’s face. It may poison the target. |
| 21 | Meditate | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user meditates to awaken the power deep within its body and raise its Attack stat. |
| 26 | Psybeam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused. |
| 29 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe. |
| 32 | Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| 37 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| 40 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 43 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. |
| 50 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 53 | Future Sight | ![]() | Special | 80 | 90 | 15 | Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked with a hunk of psychic energy. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe. |
| TM49 | Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM60 | Drain Punch | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM67 | Recycle | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM92 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen. |
| Low Kick | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes. |
| Magic Coat | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | A barrier reflects back to the foe moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status. |
| Role Play | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the foe off guard and swaps the foe’s held item with its own. |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assist | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user hurriedly and randomly uses a move among those known by other Pokémon in the party. |
| Barrier | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat. |
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn. |
| Flatter | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Flattery is used to confuse the foe. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Guard Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def with the foe. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen. |
| Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. |
| Psycho Cut | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user tears at the foe with blades formed by psychic power. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Role Play | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
Traits
Insomnia
Ability Slot 1
Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.
Prevents sleep.
Forewarn
Ability Slot 2
Determines what moves the foe has.
Reveals the opponents' strongest move upon entering battle.








































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