Hypno – Furious Fists (XY3-36) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Hypno from Furious Fists is a Rare, Stage 1 Psychic-type card (number 36) with 90 HP. Its control-focused Hand Control pairs with Hypnoblast to deliver both disruption and pressure, all illustrated with moody, mysterious artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Drowzee)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Hand Control (Psychic): Forces opponent to reveal their hand and play a Supporter card of your choice, with you making all decisions for that card. The Supporter card is then discarded.
• Hypnoblast (Psychic ×3): Deals 60 damage and puts the opponent’s Active Pokémon to Sleep.
• Flavor Text: “It carries a pendulum-like device. There once was an incident in which it took away a child it hypnotized.”
• Illustrator: Shigenori Negishi
• Image:

Key Printings

Printed exclusively in the Furious Fists expansion of the XY series as card number 36. Classified as Rare, it’s a solid pickup for collectors of Psychic-type or Stage 1 Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this exact card. It’s identifiable by set code “xy3,” number “36,” the Psychic-type symbol, and the illustrator credit to Shigenori Negishi.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

Legality status: unknown.
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Play Notes

Hand Control offers a unique way to manipulate the opponent’s Supporter cards, while Hypnoblast provides steady 60 damage with added Sleep pressure.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed artwork, a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets helps prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Furious Fists (XY3): A diverse set of Fighting and Psychic Pokémon, with Hypno standing out as a Rare Psychic Stage 1 that slots naturally into control-oriented strategies.
• Other Sets: No other printings or variants of this exact Hypno card are documented.

This Furious Fists Hypno blends eerie lore with tactical utility, enhanced by Shigenori Negishi’s striking artwork.