Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Hoopa Unbound is a psychic/dark-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 680 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 80) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Magician ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Hoopa Unbound. Build around what Hoopa Unbound actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Hoopa Unbound is a Psychic/Dark-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Hoopa Unbound is a Psychic/Dark-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Bug, Fairy. It is immune to Psychic.
- Bug4× damage
- Fairy2× damage
Hoopa Unbound takes neutral damage from all types it does not resist or is not weak to.
- Psychic0× damage
To counter Hoopa Unbound in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Bug or Fairy moves and can withstand its Psychic/Dark STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Hoopa Unbound's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
