Hoopa Unbound
S#10086 · Gen 6 · BST 680
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 155 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 180 | 80 | 190 | 150 | 100 |
| Lonely | 198 ▲ | 72 ▼ | 190 | 150 | 100 |
| Brave | 198 ▲ | 80 | 190 | 150 | 90 ▼ |
| Adamant | 198 ▲ | 80 | 171 ▼ | 150 | 100 |
| Naughty | 198 ▲ | 80 | 190 | 135 ▼ | 100 |
| Bold | 162 ▼ | 88 ▲ | 190 | 150 | 100 |
| Docile(neutral) | 180 | 80 | 190 | 150 | 100 |
| Relaxed | 180 | 88 ▲ | 190 | 150 | 90 ▼ |
| Impish | 180 | 88 ▲ | 171 ▼ | 150 | 100 |
| Lax | 180 | 88 ▲ | 190 | 135 ▼ | 100 |
| Timid | 162 ▼ | 80 | 190 | 150 | 110 ▲ |
| Hasty | 180 | 72 ▼ | 190 | 150 | 110 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 180 | 80 | 190 | 150 | 100 |
| Jolly | 180 | 80 | 171 ▼ | 150 | 110 ▲ |
| Naive | 180 | 80 | 190 | 135 ▼ | 110 ▲ |
| Modest | 162 ▼ | 80 | 209 ▲ | 150 | 100 |
| Mild | 180 | 72 ▼ | 209 ▲ | 150 | 100 |
| Quiet | 180 | 80 | 209 ▲ | 150 | 90 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 180 | 80 | 190 | 150 | 100 |
| Rash | 180 | 80 | 209 ▲ | 135 ▼ | 100 |
| Calm | 162 ▼ | 80 | 190 | 165 ▲ | 100 |
| Gentle | 180 | 72 ▼ | 190 | 165 ▲ | 100 |
| Sassy | 180 | 80 | 190 | 165 ▲ | 90 ▼ |
| Careful | 180 | 80 | 171 ▼ | 165 ▲ | 100 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 180 | 80 | 190 | 150 | 100 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Hoopa Unbound is the Psychic/Dark special attacker that brings one of the format's most flexible special presences to Regulation M-A teams. Its Dark/Psychic STAB combination is excellent offensively, threatening the Ghost, Psychic and Fighting pieces of the format, and its special Attack is strong enough to crack bulky cores. Its signature move, Hyperspace Fury, hits through Protect and provides devastating Dark STAB, making it a genuine breaker. Its bulk is solid enough to absorb a hit, which is rare for a special attacker of its power. Its weaknesses are the ones Dark and Psychic types share — vulnerable to Bug, Fighting and Fairy — and its speed is mediocre, so it relies on positioning and speed support. It also fears the format's faster attackers and Choice Scarf users. It functions best as a wallbreaker that punishes the opponent's Protect reliance or as a mid-game breaker that forces awkward switches. Hoopa Unbound pairs well with redirection and with partners that handle the Fighting and Fairy threats it invites. It is one of the format's most reliable special breakers.
Strengths
- + Psychic-type STAB options
- + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
- + Pairs well with Magearna Original Mega
Weaknesses
- − Depends on team support
- − Matchup dependent
- − Watch out for Zacian Crowned
How to use this data
Use this page to understand Hoopa Unbound's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Hoopa Unbound, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.
Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.
Common builds & options
Moves
specialSpecial Psychic STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow90Acc100%PP10- special
Psychic move that hits the target's Defense.
Pow80Acc100%PP10 
specialSpecial Dark STAB with a flinch chance.
Pow80Acc100%PP15- physical
Removes the target's item; +50% power if it had one.
Pow65Acc100%PP20 
specialPremier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.
Pow90Acc100%PP10
specialSpecial Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
Pow90Acc100%PP10
Suggested usage notes
Hoopa Unbound performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Special Attacker Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.
When teambuilding, pair Hoopa Unbound with Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.
Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Hoopa Unbound good in ChampionsVGC?
Hoopa Unbound can fit a special attacker role, commonly alongside Magearna Original Mega and kept in check by Zacian Crowned. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.
＋What types is Hoopa Unbound?
Hoopa Unbound is Psychic/Dark-type.