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Hippopotas in Pokémon Black & White

#449 in the National Pokédex • Hippo Pokémon

Hippopotas in the National Pokédex
Hippopotas sprite

Normal

Shiny Hippopotas sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.

Pokémon White

It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.

Pokémon details

Type

Ground

Category

Hippo Pokémon

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

49.5 kg (109.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0449

Hippopotas in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

68

246

340

Attack

72

134

267

Defense

78

144

280

Sp. Atk

38

72

192

Sp. Def

42

80

201

Speed

32

62

179

Total

330

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.

Type-only matchups for Hippopotas, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
140
Base Exp.
66

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
30

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Hippopotas

Hippopotas

#449

Level 34

Hippowdon

Hippowdon

#450

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 4

Road 4

Mass outbreak15-5540%

After the main story, only while the daily gate monitor reports this Pokémon’s mass outbreak; ordinary encounter tables differ

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Rugged Mountain transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Rugged Mountain catalog; Sand Force ability

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 4

Road 4

Mass outbreak15-5540%

After the main story, only while the daily gate monitor reports this Pokémon’s mass outbreak; ordinary encounter tables differ

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Rugged Mountain transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Rugged Mountain catalog; Sand Force ability

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartSand Attack

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.

Ground-10015
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035
7Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
13Yawn

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Normal--10
19Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
19Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
25Sand Tomb

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

Ground358515
31Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
37Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
44Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015
50Fissure

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target instantly faints if it hits.

Ground-305

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM05Roar

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
Revenge

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

Fighting6010010
Sand Tomb

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

Ground358515
Slack Off

The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.

Normal--10
Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
Spit Up

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage.

Normal-10010
Stockpile

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.

Normal--20
Swallow

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

Normal--10
Whirlwind

The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Rock--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Fighting1201005

Historical Dream World: Rugged Mountain

Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Fighting1201005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Sand Stream

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon summons a sandstorm in battle.

Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Sand Force(Hidden Ability)

Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

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