Hippopotas
Lumiose City #118 in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pokédex
Hippopotas in the National Pokédex
Normal

Shiny
It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
Details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Hippopotas in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
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.
| Pokédexes | Lumiose City #118 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 140 |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Hippopotas Lumiose City #118 | Reach level 34 or higher. Select Evolve from the party menu when eligible; evolution is not automatic. | ![]() Hippowdon Lumiose City #119 |
Ordinary Abilities are not active in Legends: Z-A.
Base cooldowns vary with Speed. Plus Moves unlock at the listed level or with the Z-A Seed of Mastery; their effects depend on the move.
| Move | Learned by | Type | Class | Power | Base cooldown | Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body. | Level: Start | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 4s | Level 10 or Seed of Mastery |
| Bite The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch. | Level: 4 | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 6s | Level 7 or Seed of Mastery |
| Curse The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, the effect is different. | Level: 8 | Ghost | ![]() | — | 15s | Level 11 or Seed of Mastery |
| Sand Tomb The user summons a raging sandstorm to surround targets. Opponents within the sandstorm will take continual damage. | Level: 12 | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 7s | Level 15 or Seed of Mastery |
| Dig The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. | Level: 16 | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 12s | Level 19 or Seed of Mastery |
| Crunch The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats. | Level: 20 | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 8s | Level 23 or Seed of Mastery |
| Amnesia The user boosts its Sp. Def stat for a while by temporarily emptying its mind to forget all concerns. | Level: 24 | Psychic | ![]() | — | 9s | Level 27 or Seed of Mastery |
| Take Down The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage. | Level: 28 | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 8s | Level 31 or Seed of Mastery |
| Roar The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance. | Level: 32 | Normal | ![]() | — | 6s | Level 35 or Seed of Mastery |
| Earthquake The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area. | Level: 40 | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 10s | Level 43 or Seed of Mastery |
| Double-Edge The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage. | Level: 44 | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 10s | Level 47 or Seed of Mastery |
| Body Slam The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed. | TM033 | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 8s | Not established |
| Crunch The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats. | TM025 | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 8s | Level 23 or Seed of Mastery |
| Curse The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, the effect is different. | TM091 | Ghost | ![]() | — | 15s | Level 11 or Seed of Mastery |
| Dig The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. | TM028 | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 12s | Level 19 or Seed of Mastery |
| Double-Edge The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage. | TM056 | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 10s | Level 47 or Seed of Mastery |
| Earth Power The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats. | TM052 | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 8s | Not established |
| Earthquake The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area. | TM069 | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 10s | Level 43 or Seed of Mastery |
| Endure The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail. | TM035 | Normal | ![]() | — | 12s | Not established |
| Facade The user attacks with a power that is doubled if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, burned, or drowsy. | TM109 | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 7s | Not established |
| Fire Fang The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn. | TM014 | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 6s | Not established |
| Fissure The user attacks by opening up a large fissure in the ground and dropping targets in. This move takes a great deal of time to carry out. | TM154 | Ground | ![]() | 250 | 20s | Not established |
| Ice Fang The user attacks by biting targets with cold-infused fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them frozen. | TM015 | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 6s | Not established |
| Muddy Water The user attacks by shooting muddy water at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time. | TM140 | Water | ![]() | 90 | 8s | Not established |
| Protect The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing. | TM017 | Normal | ![]() | — | 15s | Not established |
| Roar The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance. | TM005 | Normal | ![]() | — | 6s | Level 35 or Seed of Mastery |
| Rock Slide The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch. | TM012 | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 7s | Not established |
| Rock Tomb The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield. | TM036 | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 10s | Not established |
| Scorching Sands The user attacks by throwing scorching sand at targets. This may also leave targets with a burn. | TM136 | Ground | ![]() | 70 | 7s | Not established |
| Stealth Rock The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them. | TM037 | Rock | ![]() | — | 10s | Not established |
| Stone Edge The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | TM065 | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 10s | Not established |
| Substitute The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself. | TM085 | Normal | ![]() | — | 10s | Not established |
| Thunder Fang The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed. | TM021 | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 6s | Not established |
| Whirlwind The user creates a strong wind to drive targets back a good distance. | TM094 | Normal | ![]() | — | 7s | Not established |
Overall spawn chances are unknown. Any cluster or Alpha percentages in the conditions apply only to that named context. Exact spawn points, time/weather and progression details have source gaps.
Temporary battle levels reflect the listed zone’s star rank; caught Pokémon return to their base capture levels. Donut boosts to your party are separate from these wild Pokémon levels.
26 acquisition contexts · showing 26
| Location and method | Capture level | Hyperspace battle level | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
Wild Zone 7 Wild spawn Base game | 20–22 | — | Various spawn points in Wild Zone 7; availability can vary by time and weather. Unlock: reach Rank F (Main Mission 10). Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Wild Zone 7 Wild spawn Base gameAlpha | 31–33 | — | Various spawn points in Wild Zone 7; availability can vary by time and weather. Unlock: reach Rank F (Main Mission 10). Alpha variant: 5% conditional on this spawn slot. Random Alpha spawns unlock after Main Mission 5. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 18–20 | 103–105 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 27–29 | 112–114 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 18–20 | 103–105 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 27–29 | 112–114 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 5 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 18–20 | 103–105 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 5. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 5 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 27–29 | 112–114 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 5. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 7 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 18–20 | 103–105 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 7. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 7 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 27–29 | 112–114 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 7. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 18–20 | 103–105 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 27–29 | 112–114 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 9 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 18–20 | 103–105 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 9. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 9 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 27–29 | 112–114 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 1★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 9. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 100% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 36–38 | 161–163 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 45–47 | 170–172 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 1. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 36–38 | 161–163 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 45–47 | 170–172 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 2. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 4 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 36–38 | 161–163 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 4. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 4 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 45–47 | 170–172 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 4. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 5 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 36–38 | 161–163 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 5. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 5 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 45–47 | 170–172 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 5. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 6 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 36–38 | 161–163 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 6. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 6 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 45–47 | 170–172 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 6. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8 Hyperspace spawn Mega Dimension | 36–38 | 161–163 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Ordinary spawn variant. Overall chance unknown. |
Ground-type Hyperspace Wild Zones 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8 Hyperspace spawn Mega DimensionAlpha | 45–47 | 170–172 | Mega Dimension DLC; enter an applicable Hyperspace Wild Zone using an Ansha/Hoopa donut. 4★ Ground-type · Hyperspace Wild Zone 8. Published levels are base/capture levels; temporary hyperspace battle levels are higher. 80% within the indicated spawn cluster; overall zone/species selection chance unknown. Alpha variant: 1% conditional on this spawn slot. Overall chance unknown. |


















