Hippowdon pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
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Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
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Name origin

hippopotamus: large African mammal
don: of great size/importance; lord or master

Pokedex data

National №	450
Type	Ground
Species	Heavyweight Pokémon
Height	6′7″ (2.01m)
Weight	661.4 lbs (300.0 kg)
Abilities	Sand Stream Sand Force (Dream World)
Local №	123 (Diamond, Pearl) 123 (Platinum)
Japanese	Kabarudon

Breeding

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

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	198
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

Hippowdon stats

The base stats for Hippowdon 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, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond	It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.
Pearl	Its huge mouth is almost seven feet across. It has enough power to completely crush a car.
Platinum	Surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of strength.
HeartGold SoulSilver	It brandishes its gaping mouth in a display of fearsome strength. It raises vast quantities of sand while attacking.
Black White Black 2 White 2	It is surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of its strength.

Evolution chart

#449
Hippopotas
Ground →
(Level 34)

#450
Hippowdon
Ground

Moves learnt by level up

Black 2/White 2/White/Black/HeartGold/SoulSilver

Hippowdon 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
1	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
1	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
1	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95
1	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95
1	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
7	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
13	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
19	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
25	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
31	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
40	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
50	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
60	Fissure	Ground	Physical	-	-

Other generations: IV V

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

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

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

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

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Hippowdon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

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

Hippowdon 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 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Hippowdon 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	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
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
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
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

Hippowdon 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	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
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	-	-
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
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	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Hippowdon sprites

NORMAL
Female
Black/White
NORMAL
Male
Black/White
SHINY
Female
Black/White
SHINY
Male
Black/White
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
SHINY
Male
HG/SS

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Where to find Hippowdon

Pearl Diamond	Route 228
Platinum	Route 228

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Hippowdon

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Hippowdon stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Hippowdon sprites

Where to find Hippowdon

Pokeathlon stats

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