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Hippopotas

Hippopotas

#0449 in the National Pokédex • Hippo Pokémon

Hippopotas

#0449 in the National Pokédex • Hippo Pokémon

Stats

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.

Lucario

Hippowdon

Hippopotas normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Hippopotas sprite

Shiny

Hippopotas

Hippo Pokémon

#0449
Ground

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

49.5 kg (109.1 lbs)

Abilities

Sand StreamSand ForceHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Hippopotas 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×

Evolution

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

Hippopotas

#0449

Level 34

Hippowdon

Hippowdon

#0450

Moves

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

Reduces accuracy by throwing sand.

StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

A full-body charge attack.

7BiteDarkPhysical6010025

An attack that may cause flinching.

13YawnNormalStatus--10

Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.

19Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A tackle that also hurts the user.

19DigGroundPhysical8010010

1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack

25Sand TombGroundPhysical358515

Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.

31CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

37EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

Tough but useless vs. flying foes.

44Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A tackle that also hurts the user.

50FissureGroundPhysical-305

A ground-type, one-hit KO attack.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.
Class
Description
0RoarNormalStatus--20

Scares wild foes to end battle.

0StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

A powerful physi­ cal attack.

0ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A poison move with increasing damage.

0Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Heightens evasive­ ness.

0RestPsychicStatus--10

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

0Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

An attack that may cause flinching.

0SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.

0ProtectNormalStatus--10

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

0SandstormRockStatus--10

Inflicts damage every turn.

0EndureNormalStatus--10

Always leaves at least 1HP.

0SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

0AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

0Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Randomly attacks while asleep.

0ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is based on loyalty.

0FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

0Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.

0Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

The power varies with the POKéMON.

0Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.

0Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

0FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

0Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

0Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.

0Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe

0Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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

0CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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

0Stealth RockRockStatus--20

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

0RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

0BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

0ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

0AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF.

0Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010

The move’s type and power change with the weather.

0Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.

0Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.

0High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

0Helping HandNormalStatus--20

Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.

0Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

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

0Ice FangIcePhysical659515

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

0Fire FangFirePhysical659515

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

0Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

0Body PressFightingPhysical8010010

The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user’s Defense, the more damage it can inflict on the target.

0Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

An attack that may cause paralysis.

CurseGhostStatus--10

Works differently for ghost-types.

RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.

Slack OffNormalStatus--10

Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.

Spit UpNormalSpecial-10010

Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).

StockpileNormalStatus--20

Charges up power for up to 3 turns.

SwallowNormalStatus--10

Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.

WhirlwindNormalStatus--20

Blows away the foe & ends battle.

Games

Games where Hippopotas appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's Pokédex page.

Black & White

2010

Hippopotas in Black & White
Shiny Hippopotas in Black & White

Hippopotas

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Pokémon GO

2016

Sword & Shield

2019

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Scarlet & Violet

2022

#0448

Lucario

#0450

Hippowdon

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