#449 Hippopotas

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
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This Pokédex entry is for Generation VIII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Hippopotas Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Hippopotas
Japan: Hippopotas
ヒポポタス
French: Hippopotas
German: Hippopotas
Korean: 히포포타스
National: #449
Galar: #314
Isle of Armor: #---
Crown Tundra: #---
Sinnoh: #122
Hisui: #107
Male :50.2%
Female :49.8%
Ground-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Hippo Pokémon
Standard2'07"
0.8m
Min2'01"
0.64m
Max3'02"
0.96m
Alpha5'03"
1.6m
Standard109.1lbs
49.5kg
Min69.8lbs
31.68kg
Max157.1lbs
71.28kg
Alpha261.9lbs
118.8kg
140
Legends
235
3,840 (SWSH)
7,680 (BDSP)
Abilities: Sand Stream - Sand Force (Hidden Ability)
Sand Stream: Sandstorm blows when the Pokémon enters battle. As of X & Y, this lasts 5 turns.
Hidden Ability:
Sand Force: Ground-type, Rock-type & Steel-type moves have their power increased by 30% in a Sandstorm and will not receive damage
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Dynamax Capable?
1,250,000 Points
Slow
50 1 Defense Point(s)
Hippopotas can Dynamax

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
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Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
Legends: Arceus
Sootfoot Root
Sootfoot Root
- 35%
Ball of Mud
Ball of Mud
- 15%

Alpha
Exp. Candy S
Exp. Candy S
- 100%
Seed of Mastery
Seed of Mastery
- 10%
Field
Evolutionary Chain
Hippopotas Level Hippowdon
Gender Differences
MaleFemale
Male Sprite Female Sprite

Locations

- In-Depth Details
Sword Route 6, Dusty Bowl
Max Raid Battles: Dusty Bowl
Details
Shield Route 6, Dusty Bowl
Max Raid Battles: Dusty Bowl
Details
Brilliant Diamond Ruins Maniac's Cave, Ruins Maniac's Tunnel, Grand UndergroundDetails
Shining Pearl Ruins Maniac's Cave, Ruins Maniac's Tunnel, Grand UndergroundDetails
Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: Sludge Mound, Scarlet Bog or nearby
Coronet Highlands: Celestica Trail or nearby
Crimson Mirelands: Massive Mass Outbreak
Coronet Highlands: Massive Mass Outbreak
Trainer Locations  Details
Flavor Text
Sword 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.
Shield This Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.
Brilliant Diamond It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
Shining Pearl It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
Legends: Arceus 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.



Attacks

Level UpTM & HMEgg Moves

Standard Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tackle Tackle - Normal-type Tackle: Physical Move 40 100 35 --
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Sand Attack Sand Attack - Ground-type Sand Attack: Other Move -- 100 15 --
Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
4 Bite Bite - Dark-type Bite: Physical Move 60 100 25 30
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
8 Yawn Yawn - Normal-type Yawn: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.
12 Sand Tomb Sand Tomb - Ground-type Sand Tomb: Physical Move 35 85 15 100
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
16 Dig Dig - Ground-type Dig: Physical Move 80 100 10 --
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
20 Crunch Crunch - Dark-type Crunch: Physical Move 80 100 15 20
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
24 Sandstorm Sandstorm - Rock-type Sandstorm: Other Move -- 101 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
28 Take Down Take Down - Normal-type Take Down: Physical Move 90 85 20 --
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
32 Roar Roar - Normal-type Roar: Other Move -- 101 20 --
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
36 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
40 Earthquake Earthquake - Ground-type Earthquake: Physical Move 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
44 Double-Edge Double-Edge - Normal-type Double-Edge: Physical Move 120 100 15 --
A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
48 Fissure Fissure - Ground-type Fissure: Physical Move ?? 30 5 --
The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
52 Slack Off Slack Off - Normal-type Slack Off: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP.

TM Anchors Sword/Shield Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks

TM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM15 Dig Dig - Ground-type Dig: Physical Move 80 100 10 --
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
TM21 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM22 Rock Slide Rock Slide - Rock-type Rock Slide: Physical Move 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM24 Snore Snore - Normal-type Snore: Special Move 50 100 15 30
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TM25 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- 101 10 --
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM31 Attract Attract - Normal-type Attract: Other Move -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM32 Sandstorm Sandstorm - Rock-type Sandstorm: Other Move -- 101 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM34 Sunny Day Sunny Day - Fire-type Sunny Day: Other Move -- 101 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM39 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM42 Revenge Revenge - Fighting-type Revenge: Physical Move 60 100 10 --
This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
TM46 Weather Ball Weather Ball - Normal-type Weather Ball: Special Move 50 100 10 --
This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Tomb - Rock-type Rock Tomb: Physical Move 60 95 15 100
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM49 Sand Tomb Sand Tomb - Ground-type Sand Tomb: Physical Move 35 85 15 100
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
TM53 Mud Shot Mud Shot - Ground-type Mud Shot: Special Move 55 95 15 100
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
TM76 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM81 Bulldoze Bulldoze - Ground-type Bulldoze: Physical Move 60 100 20 100
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Stomping Tantrum - Ground-type Stomping Tantrum: Physical Move 75 100 10 --
Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Technical Record Attacks

TR #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TR01 Body Slam Body Slam - Normal-type Body Slam: Physical Move 85 100 15 30
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR10 Earthquake Earthquake - Ground-type Earthquake: Physical Move 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TR17 Amnesia Amnesia - Psychic-type Amnesia: Other Move -- 101 20 --
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
TR20 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TR26 Endure Endure - Normal-type Endure: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TR27 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- 101 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TR31 Iron Tail Iron Tail - Steel-type Iron Tail: Physical Move 100 75 15 30
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TR32 Crunch Crunch - Dark-type Crunch: Physical Move 80 100 15 20
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TR39 Superpower Superpower - Fighting-type Superpower: Physical Move 120 100 5 100
The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
TR45 Muddy Water Muddy Water - Water-type Muddy Water: Special Move 90 85 10 30
The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.
TR67 Earth Power Earth Power - Ground-type Earth Power: Special Move 90 100 10 10
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TR76 Stealth Rock Stealth Rock - Rock-type Stealth Rock: Other Move -- 101 20 --
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
TR94 High Horsepower High Horsepower - Ground-type High Horsepower: Physical Move 95 95 10 --
The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

BDSP Technical Machine Attacks

TM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM03 Water Pulse Water Pulse - Water-type Water Pulse: Special Move 60 100 20 20
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
TM05 Roar Roar - Normal-type Roar: Other Move -- 101 20 --
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day - Fire-type Sunny Day: Other Move -- 101 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM17 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- 101 10 --
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM23 Iron Tail Iron Tail - Steel-type Iron Tail: Physical Move 100 75 15 30
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM26 Earthquake Earthquake - Ground-type Earthquake: Physical Move 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM28 Dig Dig - Ground-type Dig: Physical Move 80 100 10 --
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
TM32 Double Team Double Team - Normal-type Double Team: Other Move -- 101 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37 Sandstorm Sandstorm - Rock-type Sandstorm: Other Move -- 101 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Tomb - Rock-type Rock Tomb: Physical Move 60 95 15 100
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM42 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45 Attract Attract - Normal-type Attract: Other Move -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM58 Endure Endure - Normal-type Endure: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM76 Stealth Rock Stealth Rock - Rock-type Stealth Rock: Other Move -- 101 20 --
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Slide - Rock-type Rock Slide: Physical Move 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM82 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- 101 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Bulldoze Bulldoze - Ground-type Bulldoze: Physical Move 60 100 20 100
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
TM87 Swagger Swagger - Normal-type Swagger: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- 101 10 --
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TM96 Strength Strength - Normal-type Strength: Physical Move 80 100 15 --
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
TM98 Rock Smash Rock Smash - Fighting-type Rock Smash: Physical Move 40 100 15 50
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Egg Moves

(Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Stockpile Stockpile - Normal-type Stockpile: Other Move -- 101 20 -- Details
The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.
Swallow Swallow - Normal-type Swallow: Other Move -- 101 10 -- Details
The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.
Spit Up Spit Up - Normal-type Spit Up: Special Move ?? 100 10 -- Details
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.
Curse Curse - Ghost-type Curse: Other Move -- 101 10 -- Details
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Whirlwind Whirlwind - Normal-type Whirlwind: Other Move -- 101 20 -- Details
The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Slack Off
BDSP Only
Slack Off - Normal-type Slack Off: Other Move -- 101 10 -- Details
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its max HP.
Body Slam
BDSP Only
Body Slam - Normal-type Body Slam: Physical Move 85 100 15 30 Details
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Sand Tomb
BDSP Only
Sand Tomb - Ground-type Sand Tomb: Physical Move 35 85 15 100 Details
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Revenge
BDSP Only
Revenge - Fighting-type Revenge: Physical Move 60 100 10 -- Details
This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

Isle of Armor Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Scorching SandsScorching Sands - Ground-typeScorching Sands: Special Move701001030
The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Usable Max Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Max Strike Max Strike - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 140(Phy)/130(Spe) 101 10 --
This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat.
Max Knuckle Max Knuckle - Fighting-type Physical Move 95 101 10 --
This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats.
Max Geyser Max Geyser - Water-type Special Move 130 101 10 --
This is a Water-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns.
Max Rockfall Max Rockfall - Rock-type Physical Move 130 101 10 --
This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns.
Max Quake Max Quake - Ground-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 130(Phy)/130(Spe) 101 10 --
This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats.
Max Darkness Max Darkness - Dark-type Physical Move 130 101 10 --
This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Max Steelspike Max Steelspike - Steel-type Physical Move 130 101 10 --
This is a Steel-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Defense stats.
Max Guard Max Guard - Normal-type 101 10 --
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Transfer Only Moves
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Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 330 68 72 78 38 42 32
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 128 - 175 69 - 111 74 - 117 38 - 81 42 - 84 33 - 75
Lv. 100 246 - 340 134 - 218 144 - 229 72 - 157 80 - 164 62 - 146
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 128 - 175 77 - 124 83 - 130 43 - 90 47 - 94 37 - 84
Lv. 100 246 - 340 149 - 243 161 - 255 81 - 175 89 - 183 69 - 163
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 128 - 175 84 - 136 91 - 143 47 - 99 51 - 103 40 - 92
Lv. 100 246 - 340 163 - 267 177 - 280 89 - 192 97 - 201 75 - 179
68
72
78
32
42
38

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