Hippopotas
Hippopotas is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Hippo Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 449 |
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Type | Ground |
Species | Hippo Pokémon |
Height | 0.8 m (2′07″) |
Weight | 49.5 kg (109.1 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Sand Stream Sand Force (hidden ability) |
Local № | 122 (Diamond/Pearl) 122 (Platinum) 048 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 314 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 66 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | — |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 68 | 246 | 340 | |
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Attack | 72 | 134 | 267 | |
Defense | 78 | 144 | 280 | |
Sp. Atk | 38 | 72 | 192 | |
Sp. Def | 42 | 80 | 201 | |
Speed | 32 | 62 | 179 | |
Total | 330 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Hippopotas changes
- In Generation 4, Hippopotas has a base experience yield of 95.
Pokédex entries
Diamond | It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body. |
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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 sand as if 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. |
Black 2 White 2 | It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10. |
X Omega Ruby | It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body. |
Y Alpha Sapphire | It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet. |
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. |
Moves learned by Hippopotas
Moves learnt by level up
Hippopotas learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
4 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
8 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
12 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
16 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
20 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
24 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
28 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
32 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
36 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
40 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
44 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
48 | Fissure | Ground | — | 30 | |
52 | Slack Off | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Hippopotas learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Hippopotas egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
Spit Up | Normal | — | 100 | |
Stockpile | Normal | — | — | |
Swallow | Normal | — | — | |
Whirlwind | Normal | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Hippopotas can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Hippopotas is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
42 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Hippopotas is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
45 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
94 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 |
Moves learnt by level up
Hippopotas learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
7 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
13 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
19 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
19 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
25 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
31 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
37 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
44 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
50 | Fissure | Ground | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Hippopotas learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Hippopotas egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
Slack Off | Normal | — | — | |
Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
Spit Up | Normal | — | 100 | |
Stockpile | Normal | — | — | |
Swallow | Normal | — | — | |
Whirlwind | Normal | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Hippopotas can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Hippopotas is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Hippopotas can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | Generation 4 — TM | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Hippopotas sprites
Where to find Hippopotas
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Maniac Tunnel |
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HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White |
Route 4 |
Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Route 9 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Breed Hippowdon |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sword Shield |
Route 6, Dusty Bowl |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Hippopotas |
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Japanese | ヒポポタス (Hippopotas) |
German | Hippopotas |
French | Hippopotas |
Name origin
- hippopotamus
- large African mammal