Hoopa Guide: Builds and Best Items

The best guide on how to play Hoopa in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here on how to get Hoopa, find Hoopa's best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

Hoopa Latest Nerfs & Buffs (01/31)

Version 1.8.1.6 Patch Notes

Hoopa Changes (January 31)
Phantom Force	• Now targets a location instead of a target Pokémon’s location.
Hyperspace Hole	• Cooldown before ally Pokémon can return to the warp location reduced from 15s to 10s. (-5s) • Cooldown before Hoopa and ally Pokémon start recovering HP when returning to base decreased from 0.5s to 0s. (-0.5s)
Rings Unbound	• Cooldown reduced by 15%.

Hoopa Basic Info

Hoopa
	Tier Rating: Role: Supporter Attack Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Difficulty: Expert Cost: 10000 / 575
"Hoopa is a strategically complex Ranged Supporter that, if played effectively, can help ally Pokémon heal and move efficiently around the battlefield—in addition to dealing damage with its delightfully ominous attacks."

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Hoopa Best Lanes

Top	Jungle	Bottom

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths	Weaknesses
✔︎ Versatile moveset. ✔︎ Strong lane presence. ✔︎ Powerful Unite Move.	✖︎ Very low damage output outside of Unite move. ✖︎ Needs a very coordinated team to succeed.

Best Builds for Hoopa

Hoopa Builds
Utility Build
Support Build	-

The Best Build for Hoopa is the one with the gold crown!

Utility Build

Utility Build
Moveset			Held Items
Phantom Force Hyperspace Hole			Muscle Band Exp. Share Focus Band
Battle Item
X Speed
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Attack: +15 Defense: +30 Sp. Def: +30 Attack Speed: +7.50% Movement Speed: +150 HP: +240			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Green x6 Black x7			Positive Stats: • HP • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Defense • Sp. Def • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

This build focuses on keeping the outer most goal zones alive for as long as possible by creating a portal between them using Hyperspace Hole, allowing the team to freely rotate back and forth. It also utilizes the mobility and crowd control from Phantom Force to contribute to teamfights and make plays.

Muscle Band improves Hoopa's attack damage and attack speed, especially during Rings Unbound. Exp. Share gives Hoopa support capabilities by making leveling up for both the Pokemon and its lane partner faster. It also gives a decent amount of movement speed for more mobility. Focus Band provides Hoopa durability through increased defenses and gives it a survivability tool during teamfights.

X Speed allows Hoopa to travel through the map faster, especially when positioning itself to use Rings Unbound.

The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 7 Black Emblems for cooldown reduction and 6 Green Emblems for damage. This can be achieved by equipping at least three (3) Emblems that are both Black and Green. Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk or HP to balance offense and defense. Attack, Sp. Def., Defense, and Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.

Support Build

Support Build
Moveset			Held Items
Shadow Ball Trick			Exp. Share Shell Bell Energy Amplifier
Battle Item
X Speed
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +24 Movement Speed: +150 HP: +240 Cooldown: -9% Unite Move Charge Rate: +6%			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Green x6 Black x7			Positive Stats: • HP • Sp. Atk Free Negative Stats: • Attack • Defense • Sp. Def • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

This build makes Hoopa into a dedicated supporter, providing offensive and defensive aid to its allies using Trick and Shadow Ball. It also utilizes cooldown reduction from various sources to get Hoopa' move cooldowns down to a minimum.

Exp. Share is Hoopa's core item, increasing the Pokemon's movement speed and allowing it and its lane partner to level up faster. Shell Bell gives a nice Sp. Atk. boost for Hoopa's moves, but it's mainly equipped for the cooldown reduction. Energy Amplifier adds more cooldown reduction on top of Shell Bell but also makes the Pokemon's Unite Move recharge faster. It also synergizes well with Hoopa's Rings Unbound, giving a massive damage boost to Hyperspace Fury and Psybeam.

X Speed is a versatile mobility tool useful for offensive and defensive purposes.

The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 7 Black Emblems for more cooldown reduction and 6 Green Emblems for damage. This can be achieved by equipping at least three (3) Emblems that are both Black and Green. Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk or HP to balance offense and defense. Attack, Sp. Def., Defense, and Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.

Hoopa Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item	Explanation
Exp. Share	Exp. Share can make Hoopa into a full-on support by making leveling up easier for itself and its lane partner. It also gives a large movement speed boost for more mobility.
Buddy Barrier	Buddy Barrier gives Hoopa extra shields when it activates its unite move. Having extra protection will allow Hoopa to stay in the fight longer.
Energy Amplifier	Energy Amplifier synergizes well will Hoopa's unite move as it gives you a chance to get aggressive with the increase in damage. Plus, the charge rate reduction helps keep the unite move at the ready.
Focus Band	Focus band increases Hoopa's overall defense. Additionally, the HP recovery gives extra protection when Hoopa's HP falls dangerously low.
Wise Glasses	Wise Glasses increases the damage output and effectiveness of Hoopa's moves.
Shell Bell	Shell Bell gives Hoopa a decent damage boost while also reducing its move cooldowns.
Muscle Band	Muscle Band allows Hoopa to take advantage of its ranged attacks by being able to deal Standard Attack damage continuously. This can be devastating for the enemy team if left unchecked.
Choice Specs	Choice Specs increases Hoopa's Sp. Attack stat, which also increases its move damage.
Rescue Hood	Rescue Hood works particularly well with Trick, increasing the move's shielding effect. It also increases Hoopa's durability thanks to the item's Sp. Def. and Defense stat increase.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item	Explanation
Eject Button	Eject Button offers more mobility to Hoopa's kit, allowing it to make unique and clever plays.
X Speed	X Speed gives more consistent movement speed bonus for Hoopa so it can keep up with its teammates

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move	Explanation
Phantom Force	Phantom Force allows Hoopa to make creative plays during fights by utilizing its positioning mechanic. It's also a decent crowd control move thanks to its knockback effect.
Hyperspace Hole	Hyperspace Hole gives Hoopa's entire team incredible mobility and map presence thanks to its teleportning capabilities. It makes rotating easier and faster for the team.

Phantom Force and Hyperspace Hole now have great synergy thanks to the changes made in 1.8.1.6. The rework to Phantom Force now gives Hoopa more mobility in battle since it doesn't need a target anymore and can be used on the ground. Meanwhile, removing the delay before Hoopa and any ally can heal inside the base after getting teleported by Hyperspace Hole makes returning to fights faster.

However, Hoopa is still a viable hard support when it learns Trick and Shadow Ball. Choosing this moveset allows Hoopa to provide constant healing, damage, and disables to its team.

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How to Play Hoopa

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Utilize Astonish and Confusion in the Early Game
Use Magician whenever it is Available
Take Advantage of Extra Trick Activations
Enhance your Teams Reach with Hyperspace Hole
Hyperspace Hole Teleport Limitations
Assemble your Allies to Objectives with Rings Unbound

Utilize Astonish and Confusion in the Early Game

Use Astonish and Confusion to get early knockouts and secure wild Pokemon. Their long range allows you to use them in a safe distance.

Use Magician Frequently

Activating Hoopa's Magician warps one of the opposing team's berries at random in front of Hoopa, essentially stealing it without going to an enemy goal zone. Constantly doing this gives you a steady source of berries while also preventing the opposing team from extra healing in lanes.

Magician: Hoopa Ability Effect and Cooldown

Works even when Berries are not Present

Magician still works even if berries are no longer present on the map. Once activated, the move will get extra Aeos Energy left on the ground instead. This may not have much of an impact compared to berries, but getting a consistent source of points is still nice to have.

Take Advantage of Extra Trick Activations

An ally affected by Trick will be linked to Hoopa until the move's effect goes away. Aside from the buff in movement speed and extra shields, linking with allies augments your other move and attacks.

Trick: Hoopa Move Effect and Cooldown

Combine with Phantom Force for Mobility and Heal

Phantom Force gives both you and an ally the ability to snap back to Hoopa's last position. The ally Pokemon that warps back will recover HP. This combination of moves offers flexibility and range when pushing with an ally.

Phantom Force: Hoopa Move Effect and Cooldown

Combine with Shadow Ball for Maximum Damage

The ally linked with Trick will also shoot an additional Shadow Ball at the same target from that ally's location. Hitting an opponent with both balls will stun them for a short time. Choose this combination of moves if you want to burst down single targets with an ally.

Shadow Ball: Hoopa Move Effect and Cooldown

Enhance your Teams Reach with Hyperspace Hole

Hyperspace Hole packs a decent amount of area of effect damage for farming Wild Pokemon and putting pressure on your opponents' HP from afar. However, its true strength comes from how you can open up multiple ways to enhance your team's reach within the map.

Hyperspace Hole: Hoopa Move Effect and Cooldown

Help Allies Rotate to Lanes

Using Hyperspace Hole on a friendly goal zone allows you and your teammates to quickly warp to the goal zone in the other lane. This makes rotating to different lanes much faster than using the jump pads. The extra travel advantage is especially great for contesting objectives located on both lanes.

Save Low HP Allies by Sending them Back to Base

Allies who stand on the ring until the timer runs out will be warped back to base. This is a great way to pull out allies who are about to get knocked down. They can then return to the fight with full health by selecting the additional prompt to warp back. Be careful, sending allies back to the base may leave your goal zones vulnerable.

Important: Once you placed Hyperspace Hole on the ground, you won't be able to stop the move from warping allies back to base. So pick your targets carefully and avoid activating the move near your melee allies to avoid accidentally sending them back to base.

Quickly Heal by Warping back to Base

You can even use the move on yourself to warp back to base and take advantage of the quick heal and go back and continue the fight. Unlike the recall mechanic, you will have the option to quickly go back to the spot where you warped from, allowing you to recover HP faster compared to receiving heals from a goal zone. Note that there is a cooldown between warping back and returning, so make sure to plan your return trips carefully and not leave your teammates behind too often.

Hyperspace Hole Teleport Limitations

Hyperspace Hole is a great utility move that can open up different support strategies thanks to its teleport mechanic. However, there are some limitations that you need to be mindful of when you plan on using Hyperspace Hole as a support move for your allies. After doing experiments, here are some points to remember to get the most out of the move's teleport mechanic and, more importantly, avoid misplays that can potentially happen in battle.

Hyperspace Hole: Hoopa Move Effect and Cooldown

Gets Cancelled when Pokemon is Airborne

Hyperspace Hole checks if there is an ally Pokemon inside the hole after the timer runs out, regardless of how long they have stayed inside the hole. So, if an ally is sent airborne by moves like Hurricane or Telekinesis and misses the trigger, then the teleport effect will get canceled.

Does not Work on Invincible Allies

Allies who are in a state of invincible will not teleport back to base when the timer runs out. Though moves that make the user invincible are very few, it is important to keep this limitation in mind especially when running Cinderace with Feint or Talonflame with Fly. If you want to get teleported back, make sure to time your moves right to beat the clock.

Additionally, allies who are in the middle of scoring inside a goal zone will not get teleported back to base. Although, it is generally a bad practice to send allies back to base if they are attempting to score!

Does not Work on Allies that are Bound

You will not be able to teleport allies that are in a state of Bound. Allies who get lifted by a Seismic Slam or get disabled by a Slowbeam will be considered immobilize and will not be able to be rescued by a Hyperspace Hole.

Ally Unite Moves will get Cancelled

The teleport mechanic works on allies that are about to trigger their Unite moves. This means that you can send Pokemon like Dragonite, which needs a bit of time before they can unleash their unite move, back to base if you time it right. When the Pokemon gets sent back this way, their unite move will not trigger, and its cooldown will revert to 90% charge.

Works with Channeling Allies

Lastly, allies that are channeling their moves can trigger the teleport mechanic. Landing on the Hyperspace Hole with Covet will still make the user teleport back to base if the timer runs out. Moreover, will render Cramorant and Decidueye's Unite move ineffective since there won't be targets to hit. Moreover, they will not be able to teleport back until the move finishes.

Note that allies empowered by their Unite move can also get sent back to base. While this may make a great escape plan in some cases, sending them back to base while they are in this state is generally a bad idea!

Assemble your Allies to Objectives with Rings Unbound

Once activated, Hoopa's Unite Move, Rings Unbound, creates a warp ring after Hoopa becomes unbound. Each of its allies can immediately warp to Hoopa's location if they choose to activate the prompt given to them. One of the most effective uses of this mechanic is rallying your whole team to capture Rayquaza in the final stretch of the match. Once gathered, you can rely on Hoopa Unbound to either tank the damage or beat down opponents.

Rings Unbound: Hoopa Move Effect and Cooldown

Progression and Leveling Guide

Level	Objectives
1 - 3	• Learn Astonish first to help your ally farm wild Pokemon faster • If you're at the bottom lane, prioritize securing Indeedee for your ally • Poke or harass your enemies using Astonish and Confusion • You can also try to steal wild Pokemon from your enemies using Astonish • Use Magician to steal berries from your enemies and heal yourself or your ally
4 - 6	• If you're using Trick, pressure your enemies with your linked ally • If you're using Hyperspace Hole, teleport your ally back to base to heal up when needed, or use it on your goal zone to allow you and your allies to rotate lanes faster • Reach level 6 to get Phantom Force or Shadow Ball before or when boss Pokemon spawn • Help your allies secure Regieleki and/or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock
7+	• Stick with your allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes • Reach level 9 as soon as possible to get Rings Unbound • Only use your Unite Move to secure boss Pokemon or push lanes • Make sure you have your Unite Move available when Rayquaza • Help your team win a teamfight and secure Rayquaza • During Rings Unbound, keep using Hyperspace Fury and Psybeam to deal heavy damage during teamfights, especially when securing Rayquaza • You can also use Rings Unbound to sneak your allies inside the enemy base to score points if needed

Hoopa Combos

Trick Link Combos

These set of combos take advantage of the Link mechanic from Trick, which enhances both Shadow Ball and Phantom Force activations.

Note: that these combos can only be done together with atleast one ally.

Shadow Ball Variation

Linked Shadow Ball Combo
► ► ~
Trick ► Shadow Ball ► Standard Attack ~
Link with an ally using Trick to start the combo. Immediately use Shadow Ball on the target for a quick burst. Make sure to get close enough to the target so that both attacks will hit. When it does, the target will be stunned for a short while. Finish off the target with Standard Attacks if it survives the initial burst.

Phantom Force Variation

Linked Pahantom Force Combo
x2 ► ► ►
Standard Attack x2 ► Trick ► Phantom Force ► Standard Attack
Start the combo by attacking the target with your Standard Attack two times to build up your boosted meter. Then, link with an ally using Trick. Immediately activate Phantom Force to give both you and your ally a place to warp back for a quick disengage. After that, Attack with your third Standard Attack to unleash a strong Boosted Attack.

Hyperspace Teleport Combo

Hyperspace Teleport Combo
► ► x2 ► Warp Back ► ►
Hyperspace Hole ► Shadow Ball ► Standard Attack x2 ► Warp Back ► Shadow Ball ► Standard Attack
Start of by hitting the target with a Hyperspace Hole. Then, immediately use a Shadowball. Attack the target with a Standard Attack two times to build up your boosted meter while going to the ring created by Hyperspace Hole. You will then be tleported back to base. Immediately warp back to the fight by selecting the prompt. Once you are back in the fight, finish the combo by hitting the target with a second Shadow Ball followed by your third Standard Attack.

Matchups & Counters for Hoopa

Hoopa Matchups

Matchup Notes
Hard Counter	Even Matchup	Easy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Hoopa. 2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered 3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counter with Disables and Burst Damage

At its core, Hoopa is all about generating strategic plays using its warp moves like Hyperspace Hole and Rings Unbound. Its direct support capabilities in the form of Trick are a bit lackluster compared to other support moves in the game and are usually dependent on the ally it is linking to. Make sure to keep your allies within reach for a better chance of survivability and keep Hyperspace Hole at the ready for quick escapes.

Best Counters

Pokemon	Explanation
Aegislash	Rating: ★★★★★ • Can mitigate Hoopa's damage via increased defenses when on Shield Forme • Can shred Hoopa quickly with boosted attacks when on Blade Forme
Absol	Rating: ★★★★★ • Can burst down Hoopa quickly with critical-hits • Has better mobility
Urshifu	Rating: ★★★★★ • Can burst and lock down on Hoopa using its melee combos. • Gains a shield with Liquidation and can lock down on Hoopa with Flowing Fists. • Very easy to take down with a charged Wicked Blow.
Greedent	Rating: ★★★★ • Has high durability and mobility • Can deal burst damage using Belch
Mew	Rating: ★★★ • Can stun Hoopa using Electro Ball or use Solar Beam from afar to deal massive damage on Hoopa.

Even Matchups for Hoopa

Hoop is a pure support Pokemon that have little means of fighting off Pokemon. However, if left uncontested, it can still deal consistent damage thanks to its ranged Standard Attacks and moves.

Group Up with Allies

Defenders and Supporters
How to Beat
• Group up with at least one ally and utilized Trick's activation mechanic with Shadow Ball or Phantom Force to deal damage to these Pokemon • For a faster take down, bombard them with attacks while in your unbound form using Rings Unbound.

Group Up with Allies

Pokemon with High HP
How to Beat
• Utilized your ranged Standard Attacks to deeal damage before they get close. • Use Trick or Phantom Force to maneuver around their crowd control moves.

Escape with Hyperspace Hole

Pokemon that Have Burst Damage
How to Beat
• Use Hyperspace Hole to provide an escape route for you and your allies when it deals damage using Dragon Pulse. Heal up and counter attack when you go back.

Easy Matchups for Hoopa

Hoopa's moves are mostly for supporting allies. However, when you get the chance to be aggressive, make sure to do it with the right matchups.

Fragile and Low Mobility Pokemon

Fragile and Low Mobility Pokemon
How to Beat
• In a a brawl with Eldegoss, steer clear from its Pollen Puff or Leaf Tornado moves with Trick. If you have it learned, slow and weaken them using Shadow Ball. • Place the Rings Unbound portal near them when they use their Unite Move. Disable and burst them using Hyperspace Fury and Psybeam.

Best Teammates for Hoopa

Pokemon	Explanation
Mew Venusaur	Quickly Take Down Enemies
	These Pokemon are mobile and have powerful burst attacks that are capable of disrupting enemies. Hoopa is able to contribute damage and help the team secure objectives.
Mr. Mime Sableye	Stuns and Debuffs
	These Pokemon have the means of inflicting debuffs and shutting down targets with their moves. This allows Hoopa to catch up and take enemies down easier when pushing lanes.
Slowbro Snorlax	Tanky Disablers
	These Pokemon can lead the charge, soak up damage, and help Hoopa setup its attacks with their disabling moves.
Gengar Zoroark	High Burst Damagers
	These Pokemon help contribute damage through pinning down enemies with combos and burst attacks. While it's still recommended to go with either a Defender or Supporter ally, Speedsters are a huge help when trying to dominate lanes as early as possible.
Machamp Tsareena	Hard-hitting Initiators
	These Pokemon are very dependable allies as they have means to buff or sustain themselves. Whether it's securing objectives or pushing lanes, Machamp and Tsareena are built to initiate clashes, stun enemies, and create openings for their teammates.

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Hoopa Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Astonish (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Hindrance Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 6.5s Starting Damage: 386 Final Damage: 473
Deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the designated area of effect, leaving them unable to act for a short time.
Phantom Force (Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 12	Move Type: Hindrance Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 4.5s Starting Damage: 1144 Initial damage: 572, Damage per projectile: 286, Number of projectiles: 2 Final Damage: 2392 Initial damage: 1196, Damage per projectile: 598, Number of projectiles: 2
Hoopa creates a ring under itself and warps to a designated Pokemon's location, dealing damage to nearby opposing Pokemon at that location and shoving them. Hoopa then shoots two sinister flames that deal damage to opposing Pokemon they hit and decrease their movement speed for a short time. This move can be used a second time within a set amount of time. If used a second time, Hoopa can return to the initial location where it warped from. When using this move, if there is a nearby ally Pokemon that is linked by Trick, that ally can also warp to the initial ring's location. The ally Pokemon that warps in this way will recover some HP. Upgrade: Makes the user invincible for a short time when this move is used.
Shadow Ball (Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 12	Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 4.5s Starting Damage: 466 Additional damage: 582 Final Damage: 919 Additional damage: 688
Has the user unleash a shadowy blob in front of itself, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits and decreasing their movement speed Sp. Def for a short time. If the user then hits the same opposing Pokemon with a move or boosted attack within a set amount of time, it deals additional damage to the opposing Pokemon and leaves them unable to act for a short time. When using this move, if there is a nearby ally Pokemon linked by Trick, this move will also unleash a shadowy blob at the same target from that ally's location. Upgrade: The shadowy blob will now explode before it disappears. Opposing Pokemon hit by the explosion are affected as if they were hit by the shadowy blob itself.

Hoopa Unbound Move (Slot 1)

After using Rings Unbound, Hoopa will enter its Unbound Form and change moveset.

Hyperspace Fury (Lv. 9)	Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 5s Starting Damage: 679 Damage per instance: 97, Number of instances: 7 Final Damage: 1120 Damage per instance: 160, Number of instances: 7
Has the user unleash a barrage of attackes in the designated area with its many arms, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and leaving them unable to act for a short time.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Confusion (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Ranged Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 9s Starting Damage: 636 Initial damage: 212, Explosion damage: 424 Final Damage: 747 Initial damage: 249, Explosion damage: 498
Has the user unleash a telekinitic force in the designated direction, dealing damage to the first opposing Pokemon it hits. The telekenitic force clings to that Pokemon and then causes a delayed explosion. The explosion deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decreases their movement speed for a short time.
Hyperspace Hole (Lv. 4) Upgrade Lv. 10	Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 10s Starting Damage: 519 Final Damage: 1189
Hoopa creates a large ring at the designated location, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect. After a set amount of time, Hoopa and any ally Pokemon in the area of effect will return to their base, and their movement speed will be increased for a short time. Ally Pokemon that return to their base in this manner must wait a short time before the HP recovery from being in their base triggers. These ally Pokemon can also warp back to where the large ring was created. An intact ally forward goal zone can also be designated as the location where the large ring is created. Creating the ring on the forward goal zone of the top path will also create a ring on the forward goal zone of the bottom path, and vice versa. All ally Pokemon, including Hoopa, can use these rings to warp between the two goal zones, and their movement speed will be increased for a short time after warping. After an ally Pokemon warps, there is a set cooldown before that ally can use these rings again. If a path's forward goal zone is destroyed, the middle goal zone on the same path will take its place. This move cannot be used on base goal zones. Upgrade: Also increases the movement speed of ally Pokemon near the ring when they are heading toward it.
Trick (Lv. 4) Upgrade Lv. 10	Move Type: Buff Damage Type: Status Cooldown: 7.5s Starting Damage: N/A Final Damage: N/A
Hoopa creates a link between itself and an ally Pokemon using a ring, increasing both of their movement speeds and granting them each a shield for a short time. When Hoopa uses Shadow Ball or performs a basic attack, the ring on the linked Pokemon also unleashes the same move or attack. Hoopa can also use this move on itself, increasing Hoopa’s movement speed and granting itself a shield for a while. Additionally, it increases the damage dealt by Shadow Ball. Upgrade: Also restores the linked ally Pokemon’s HP when it deals damage to opposing Pokemon.

Hoopa Unbound Move (Slot 2)

After using Rings Unbound, Hoopa will enter its Unbound Form and change moveset.

Psybeam (Lv. 9)	Move Type: Area Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 9s Starting Damage: 1169 Final Damage: 1841
Has the user fire a peculiar ray in front of itself in a horizontal sweeping motion, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits. The user becomes immune to hindrances while using this move.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Rings Unbound (Lv. 9)	Move Type: Buff Damage Type: Special Cooldown: 111s Starting Damage: N/A Final Damage: N/A
Transorms the user into Hoopa Unbound for a short time, increasing the user's max HP and creating a ring at the designated location. Each ally Pokemon can warp to the ring's location once only. As Hoopa Unbound, the user's moves changes to Hyperspace Fury and Psybeam. As Hoopa Unbound, the user cannot score goals or activate its ability.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack	Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, dealing damage to the opposing Pokemon by unleashing a beam of light. When Hoopa is unbound, it unleashes beams of light with every basic attack, dealing damage to up to two nearby opposing Pokemon

Ability (Passive)

Magician

Hoopa In battles where the map is divided into an ally team side and an opposing team side, this Ability creates a hole under one of the Berries on the opposing team’s side (chosen at random) and warps it to right in front of Hoopa. If there are no Berries on the opposing team’s side but there a is Aeos energy on the ground, then some energy is warped in front of Hoopa instead. In the event that no Berries are warped, the cooldown until this ability’s next use is reduced.

Hoopa Stats & Evolutions

Hoopa Evolutions

Hoopa This Pokemon does not evolve.

Hoopa Alternate Form

Hoopa Unbound Form While in Unbound Form, Hoopa is classified as an Attacker.

Hoopa Stats

Level	HP	Defense	Special Defense	Attack Damage
1	3278	72	50	130
2	3443	80	55	136
3	3624	89	61	143
4	3823	99	67	151
5	4041	110	74	160
6	4282	122	82	169
7	4547	135	91	179
8	4839	149	100	190
9	5161	165	110	203
10	5516	182	122	217
11	5906	201	135	232
12	6335	222	149	249
13	6808	245	164	267
14	7329	271	181	287
15	7902	299	200	309

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Hoopa In-Game Stat Listings

Hoopa Normal Form

Offense	Endurance	Mobility	Scoring	Support

Hoopa Unbound Form

Offense	Endurance	Mobility	Scoring	Support

Hoopa Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
Special Style Zirco Trading: 1050	Hip-hop Style Event: Victory Challenge
Costume Party Style Zirco Trading: 600	Special Style (Navy) Zirco Trading: 1050

All Pokemon Skins (Holowear)

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Hoopa Achievements

Shadow Ball Achievement

Shadow Ball
Pokemon	Move
Hoopa	Shadow Ball
Mission: In a single battle, together with an ally Pokemon linked by Trick or Trick+, unleash a total of two shadowy blobs at once with Shadow Ball or Shadow Ball+ and hit Pokemon from the opposing team, leaving them unable to act, 3 times. (5/10/20 battles total)
Medals & Points	Rewards
Beginner 5	Aeos Ticket x100
Expert 5	Aeos Coin x300
Master 10	Holowear Ticket x3

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Absol	Aegislash	Alolan Ninetales	Azumarill
Blastoise	Blaziken	Blissey	Buzzwole
Chandelure	Charizard	Cinderace	Clefable
Comfey	Cramorant	Crustle	Decidueye
Delphox	Dodrio	Dragapult	Dragonite
Duraludon	Eldegoss	Espeon	Garchomp
Gardevoir	Gengar	Glaceon	Goodra
Greedent	Greninja	Hoopa	Inteleon
Lapras	Leafeon	Lucario	Machamp
Mamoswine	Mega Mewtwo X	Mega Mewtwo Y	Mew
Mr. Mime	Pikachu	Sableye	Scizor
Slowbro	Snorlax	Sylveon	Talonflame
Trevenant	Tsareena	Tyranitar	Umbreon
Urshifu	Wigglytuff	Venusaur	Zacian
Zeraora	Zoroark	-

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Mimikyu October 19, 2023	Meowscarada TBA

Top 5 Master Rank Picks & Win Rate

All data is based on Season 12 Master Rank Top 100. Last Updated: June 27, 2023

Pokemon	Tier	Most Played %	Average Win %
Mega Mewtwo X		26.1%	73.18%
Mega Mewtwo Y		13%	74.78%
Umbreon		8.7%	71.50%
Zacian		5.8%	74%
Zoroark		5.8%	72.25%

Top Picked Pokemon Per Role

Attacker	All- Rounder	Supporter	Defender	Speedster
Mega Mewtwo Y	Mega Mewtwo X	Blissey	Umbreon	Zoroark

Master Rank: Top Ranked Win Rates

Pokemon by Role

All Pokemon Roles
Attackers		All-Rounders		Defenders
Speedsters			Supporters

Pokemon by Characteristics

Attack Type
Melee Pokemon	Ranged Pokemon
Physical Pokemon	Special Pokemon
Stat Rankings
HP Ranking	Defense Ranking
Sp. Def. Ranking	Basic Attack Ranking