Hippopotas pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

hippopotamus: large African mammal

Pokedex data

National №	449
Type	Ground
Species	Hippo Pokémon
Height	2′7″ (0.79m)
Weight	109.1 lbs (49.5 kg)
Abilities	Sand Stream Sand Force (Dream World)
Local №	122 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Hipopotasu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	31 (minimum 7,905 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	95
Growth Rate	Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
		2	0	2	2		½					½

Hippopotas stats

The base stats for Hippopotas are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond	It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
Pearl	It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
Platinum	It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through the sand as if its walking. They form colonies of around ten.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
Black White	It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.

Evolution chart

#449
Hippopotas
Ground →
(Level 34)

#450
Hippowdon
Ground

Hippopotas learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Sand-attack	Ground	Status	-	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
7	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
13	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
19	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
25	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
31	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
37	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
44	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
50	Fissure	Ground	Physical	-	30

Hippopotas learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Sand-attack	Ground	Status	-	100
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
7	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
13	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
25	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
31	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
37	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
44	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
50	Fissure	Ground	Physical	-	30

Other generations: IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Hippopotas learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Hippopotas egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Slack Off	Normal	Status	-	-
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Whirlwind	Normal	Status	-	100

Hippopotas learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Hippopotas egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Slack Off	Normal	Status	-	-
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-

Hippopotas learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Hippopotas egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Slack Off	Normal	Status	-	-
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Hippopotas can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Hippopotas can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Hippopotas is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Hippopotas is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Hippopotas is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Hippopotas is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Hippopotas is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-