Name origin

hippopotamus
large African mammal
don
of great size/importance; lord or master
Hippowdon artwork by Ken Sugimori

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, 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

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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 for said stat, 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
It is surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of its strength.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Hippowdon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
1 Ice FangIcePhysical6595
1 Sand-attackGroundStatus-100
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
1 YawnNormalStatus--
7 BiteDarkPhysical60100
13 YawnNormalStatus--
19 DigGroundPhysical80100
19 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
25 Sand TombGroundPhysical3585
31 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
40 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
50 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
60 FissureGroundPhysical-30

Hippowdon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 Fire FangFirePhysical6595
1 Ice FangIcePhysical6595
1 Sand-attackGroundStatus-100
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
1 Thunder FangElectricPhysical6595
1 YawnNormalStatus--
7 BiteDarkPhysical60100
13 YawnNormalStatus--
19 Take DownNormalPhysical9085
25 Sand TombGroundPhysical3585
31 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
40 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
50 Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
60 FissureGroundPhysical-30

Egg moves

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
CurseGhostStatus--
RevengeFightingPhysical60100
Sand TombGroundPhysical3585
Slack OffNormalStatus--
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Spit UpNormalSpecial-100
StockpileNormalStatus--
SwallowNormalStatus--
WhirlwindNormalStatus-100

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
CurseGhostStatus--
RevengeFightingPhysical60100
Sand TombGroundPhysical3585
Slack OffNormalStatus--
Spit UpNormalSpecial-100
StockpileNormalStatus--
SwallowNormalStatus--

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
CurseGhostStatus--
Sand TombGroundPhysical3585
Slack OffNormalStatus--
Spit UpNormalSpecial-100
StockpileNormalStatus--
SwallowNormalStatus--

Move Tutor moves

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

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

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Earth PowerGroundSpecial90100
Iron HeadSteelPhysical80100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical120100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Hippowdon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100

Hippowdon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Moves learnt by TM

Hippowdon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Hippowdon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Hippowdon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
23 Iron TailSteelPhysical10075
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
37 SandstormRockStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
71 Stone EdgeRockPhysical10080
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Hippowdon sprites

NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Hippowdon normal sprite
NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Hippowdon normal sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Hippowdon shiny sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Hippowdon shiny sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Hippowdon normal sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Hippowdon normal sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Hippowdon shiny sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Hippowdon shiny sprite

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Where to find Hippowdon

Diamond
Pearl
Route 228
Platinum Route 228

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★ 2
Power ★★★★★ 5
Skill ★★ 2
Stamina ★★★★★ 5
Jump ★★ 2
Total 16

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