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 Type Ground Species Hippo Pokémon Height 2′7″ (0.79m) Weight 109.1 lbs (49.5 kg) Abilities Sand Stream
Sand Force (hidden ability)Local № 122 (Diamond/Pearl)
122 (Platinum)
048 (X/Y)Japanese Hipopotasu Training
EV yield 1 Defense Catch rate 140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP) Base Happiness 70 (normal) Base EXP 95 Growth Rate Slow Breeding
Egg Groups Field Gender 50% male, 50% female Egg cycles 30 (base 7,680 steps) Base stats
Total 330 Min Max 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 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.
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. |
Evolution chart
Name origin
- hippopotamus
- large African mammal
Moves learned by Hippopotas
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Moves learnt by level up
Hippopotas learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun/Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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 — — Egg moves
Hippopotas learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun/Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Hippopotas egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Hippopotas is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun/Moon:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.5 Roar Normal — — 6 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 — — -
Moves learnt by level up
Hippopotas learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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 — — Egg moves
Hippopotas learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Hippopotas egg moves page.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.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 Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.Earth Power Ground 90 100 Iron Tail Steel 100 75 Snore Normal 50 100 Stealth Rock Rock — — Superpower Fighting 120 100 Water Pulse Water 60 100 Moves learnt by HM
Hippopotas is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:
HMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.4 Strength Normal 80 100 6 Rock Smash Fighting 40 100 Moves learnt by TM
Hippopotas is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire:
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.5 Roar Normal — — 6 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 28 Dig Ground 80 100 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 — — 94 Secret Power Normal 70 100 100 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 Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire.
Hippopotas sprites
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Where to find Hippopotas
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Ruins Maniac's Cave, Ruins Maniac's 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 |