Hippopotas.
BST 330 · ground
Hippopotas is weak to Water, Grass, Ice and resists Poison, Rock and is immune to Electric.
Hippopotas base stats
BST 330 · ranges at level 100Hippopotas weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeHippopotas abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenHippopotas evolution line
2 stagesHippopotas evolves into Hippowdon: level it up to 34 or higher. How to evolve Hippopotas, every game
Best Hippopotas moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerHippopotas moves
gen 9 · 67 moves · 16 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 9 egg · 6 tutorHippopotas Pokédex entries
4 generations · newest firstIt moves through the sands with its mouth open, swallowing sand along with its prey. It gets rid of the sand by spouting it from its nose.
This Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.
Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils.
It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
Hippopotas species data
gen IV species · breeding and trainingAbout Hippopotas
Hippopotas is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). It moves through the sands with its mouth open, swallowing sand along with its prey. It gets rid of the sand by spouting it from its nose. Hippopotas stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 49.5 kg (109.1 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Hippopotas base stats
Hippopotas has a base stat total of 330, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 78 (average), while its lowest is Speed at 32 (poor). Hippopotas is slow with a base Speed of 32.
Hippopotas weaknesses and resistances
As a Ground-type, Hippopotas is weak to Water, Grass, Ice-type moves, resists Poison, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Hippopotas 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Hippopotas abilities
Hippopotas's abilities include Sand Stream, Sand Force. Sand Stream summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle. Its Hidden Ability is Sand Force, which strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Hippopotas moves and learnset
Hippopotas can learn 67 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 36 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 6 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Dig (Ground, 80 power). For coverage, Hippopotas can learn Double Edge (Normal), Stone Edge (Rock), Take Down (Normal).
Training Hippopotas
Hippopotas has a capture rate of 140 (54.9%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Hippopotas yields 1 Defense EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Hippopotas belongs to the Ground egg group. Hippopotas is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Hippopotas → Hippowdon).
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