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Hippowdon

Hippowdon

#450 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Heavyweight Pokémon

Hippowdon

#450 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Heavyweight Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

108

326

420

Attack

112

206

355

Defense

118

216

368

Sp. Atk

68

126

258

Sp. Def

72

134

267

Speed

47

89

212

Total

525

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.

Hippopotas

Skorupi

Hippowdon normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Hippowdon sprite

Shiny

Hippowdon

Heavyweight Pokémon

#450
Ground

Height

2 m (6'07")

Weight

300 kg (661.4 lbs)

Abilities

Sand Stream

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Water

Grass

Ice

Resists

Electric

Poison

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
60
Base Exp.
184

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.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

It brandishes its gaping mouth in a display of fearsome strength. It raises vast quantities of sand while attacking.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

It brandishes its gaping mouth in a display of fearsome strength. It raises vast quantities of sand while attacking.

Evolution

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

Hippopotas

#449

Level 34

Hippowdon

Hippowdon

#450

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartSand AttackGroundStatus-10015

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

StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

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

StartBiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

StartYawnNormalStatus--10

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

StartThunder FangElectricPhysical659515

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.

StartIce FangIcePhysical659515

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or freeze.

StartFire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.

7BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

13YawnNormalStatus--10

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

19Take DownNormalPhysical908520

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

19DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

25Sand TombGroundPhysical157015

The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.

31CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

40EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

50Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

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

60FissureGroundPhysical-305

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
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

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

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

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

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

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

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

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 PowerGroundSpecial9010010

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

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

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

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

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

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.

#449

Hippopotas

#451

Skorupi

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