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Hoppip in Pokémon Black & White

#187 in the National Pokédex • Cottonweed Pokémon

Hoppip in the National Pokédex
Hoppip sprite

Normal

Shiny Hoppip sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.

Pokémon White

It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.

Pokémon details

Types

GrassFlying

Category

Cottonweed Pokémon

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0187

Hoppip in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

35

180

274

Attack

35

67

185

Defense

40

76

196

Sp. Atk

35

67

185

Sp. Def

55

103

229

Speed

50

94

218

Total

250

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 Hoppip, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 SpD
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
50

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

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

Hoppip

#187

Level 18

Skiploom

Skiploom

#188

Skiploom

Skiploom

#188

Level 27

Jumpluff

Jumpluff

#189

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

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Pleasant Forest transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Pleasant Forest catalog; Infiltrator ability

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Windswept Sky transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Windswept Sky catalog; Infiltrator ability

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

White Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave5-

Requires the corresponding resident and available grass or water in White Forest; the population changes through Entralink

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Pleasant Forest transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Pleasant Forest catalog; Infiltrator ability

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Windswept Sky transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Windswept Sky catalog; Infiltrator ability

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartSplash

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Normal--40
4Synthesis

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Grass--5
7Tail Whip

The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.

Normal-10030
10Tackle

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

Normal5010035
12Poison Powder

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. It may poison the target.

Poison-7535
14Stun Spore

The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis.

Grass-7530
16Sleep Powder

The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.

Grass-7515
19Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.

Grass2510030
22Leech Seed

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Grass-9010
25Mega Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass4010015
28Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
31Rage Powder

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

Bug--20
34Cotton Spore

The user releases cotton-like spores that cling to the target, harshly reducing its Speed stat.

Grass-10040
37U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
40Worry Seed

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.

Grass-10010
43Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
46Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855
49Memento

The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk.

Dark-10010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
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
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

Grass12010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM33Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
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
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass8010010
TM62Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM89U-turn

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10

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

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20
Aromatherapy

The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party.

Grass--5
Confusion

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused.

Psychic5010025
Cotton Guard

The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, drastically raising the user’s Defense stat.

Grass--10
Double-Edge

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

Normal12010015
Encore

The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

Normal-1005
Endure

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

Normal--10
Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.

Normal--20
Seed Bomb

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Grass8010015
Worry Seed

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.

Grass-10010

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

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

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

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

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

Silver Wind

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

Bug601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10

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

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.

Chlorophyll

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in sunshine.

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Leaf Guard

Ability Slot 2

Prevents problems with status in sunny weather.

Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.

Infiltrator(Hidden Ability)

Passes through the foe’s barrier and strikes.

Bypasses the target side's Reflect, Light Screen, Safeguard and Mist.

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