Hippopotas

#449 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Hippo Pokémon

Hippopotas

#449 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Hippo Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

246

340

Attack

134

267

Defense

144

280

Sp. Atk

192

Sp. Def

201

Speed

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.

Lucario

Hippowdon

Normal

Shiny

Hippopotas

Hippo Pokémon

#449

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

49.5 kg (109.1 lbs)

Abilities

Sand Stream

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Hippopotas takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 Def
Catch rate	140
Base Exp.	66

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	30 (7,680 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

HeartGold

It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.

SoulSilver

It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Hippopotas #449	Level 34	Hippowdon #450

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.
Start	Tackle	Physical	35	95	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
7	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
13	Yawn	Status	-	-	10	The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
19	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
19	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
25	Sand Tomb	Physical	15	70	15	The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.
31	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
37	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
44	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
50	Fissure	Physical	-	30	5	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	100	20	The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
Sand Tomb	Physical	15	70	15	The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.
Slack Off	Status	-	-	5	The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.
Spit Up	Special	-	100	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.
Stockpile	Status	-	-	20	The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
Swallow	Status	-	-	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sand Stream

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon summons a sandstorm in battle.

Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

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Hippowdon

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