Name origin

hop
jump on one leg
pip
seed


Hoppip artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 187
Type Grass Flying
Species Cottonweed Pokémon
Height 1′4″ (0.41m)
Weight 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)
Abilities Chlorophyll
Leaf Guard
Infiltrator (Dream World)
Local № 067 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
067 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Hanekko

Breeding

Egg Groups Fairy, Grass
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Defense
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 74
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Type defenses

Nor Fir Wat Ele Gra Ice Fig Poi Gro Fly Psy Bug Roc Gho Dra Dar Ste
2 ½ ¼ 4 ½ 2 0 2 2

Hoppip stats

The base stats for Hoppip 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 35
180 - 274
Attack 35
67 - 185
Defense 40
76 - 196
Sp. Atk 35
67 - 185
Sp. Def 55
103 - 229
Speed 50
94 - 218
Total 250

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though.
Silver
FireRed
SoulSilver
Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away.
Crystal It can be carried away on even the gentlest breeze. It may even float all the way to the next town.
Ruby
Sapphire
This POKéMON drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, HOPPIP links its leaves with other HOPPIP to prepare against being blown away.
Emerald This POKéMON drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, a HOPPIP links leaves with others to prepare against being blown away.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It drifts on winds. It is said that when HOPPIP gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.
HeartGold To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. But they do enjoy gentle breezes.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Hoppip learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 SplashNormalStatus--
4 SynthesisGrassStatus--
7 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
10 TackleNormalPhysical50100
12 PoisonPowderPoisonStatus-75
14 Stun SporeGrassStatus-75
16 Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
19 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
22 Leech SeedGrassStatus-90
25 Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
28 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
31 Rage PowderBugStatus--
34 Cotton SporeGrassStatus-100
37 U-turnBugPhysical70100
40 Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
43 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
46 BounceFlyingPhysical8585
49 MementoDarkStatus-100

Hoppip learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 SplashNormalStatus--
4 SynthesisGrassStatus--
7 Tail WhipNormalStatus-100
10 TackleNormalPhysical50100
12 PoisonPowderPoisonStatus-75
14 Stun SporeGrassStatus-75
16 Sleep PowderGrassStatus-75
19 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
22 Leech SeedGrassStatus-90
25 Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
28 Cotton SporeGrassStatus-100
31 U-turnBugPhysical70100
34 Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
37 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
40 BounceFlyingPhysical8585
43 MementoDarkStatus-100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
EndureNormalStatus--
EncoreNormalStatus-100
Helping HandNormalStatus--
AromatherapyGrassStatus--
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100
Cotton GuardGrassStatus--

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
ConfusionPsychicSpecial50100
ReflectPsychicStatus--
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--
EncoreNormalStatus-100
Psych UpNormalStatus--
Helping HandNormalStatus--
AromatherapyGrassStatus--
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
SynthesisGrassStatus--
Helping HandNormalStatus--
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SynthesisGrassStatus--
Helping HandNormalStatus--
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Worry SeedGrassStatus-100
Seed BombGrassPhysical80100

Moves learnt by HM

Hoppip does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Hoppip is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
62 AcrobaticsFlyingPhysical55100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Hoppip is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 Bullet SeedGrassPhysical25100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Hoppip sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Hoppip normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Hoppip shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Hoppip normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Hoppip shiny sprite

See all Hoppip sprites


Where to find Hoppip

Gold
Silver
Route 13, 14, 15, 32, 33
Crystal Route 11, 13, 14, 15, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33
FireRed
LeafGreen
Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar, Resort Gorgeous, Water Labyrinth
Pearl
Diamond
Route 205, Fuego Ironworks
Platinum Route 205
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 13, 14, 15, 32, 33, 48
White
Black
White Forest

Pokeathlon stats

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

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Hoppip questions