Hippowdon
#450 in the National Pokédex • Heavyweight Pokémon

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Details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 184 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Hippopotas #449 | Level 34 | ![]() Hippowdon #450 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Start | Yawn | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. |
| Start | Thunder Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| Start | Ice Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen. |
| Start | Fire Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| 7 | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 13 | Yawn | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. |
| 19 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| 19 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. |
| 25 | Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
| 31 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| 40 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| 50 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| 60 | Fissure | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| 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 sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Hippopotas — breeding; retain through evolution | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Hippopotas — breeding; retain through evolution | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Revenge | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Hippopotas — breeding; retain through evolution | This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn. |
| Slack Off | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Hippopotas — breeding; retain through evolution | The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| Spit Up | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | Hippopotas — breeding; retain through evolution | The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move’s power. |
| Stockpile | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Hippopotas — breeding; retain through evolution | The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times. |
| Swallow | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Hippopotas — breeding; retain through evolution | The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP. |
| Whirlwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Hippopotas — breeding; retain through evolution | The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Iron Head | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Iron Head | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Revenge | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn. |
| Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Slack Off | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Spit Up | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move’s power. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Stockpile | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times. |
| Stomping Tantrum | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
| Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats. |
| Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats. |
| Swallow | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP. |
| Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| Whirlwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
Traits
Sand Stream
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle.
Summons a sandstorm for five turns upon entering battle.
Sand Force(Hidden Ability)
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.






































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