Hippopotas

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Hippopotas is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Hippo Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	449
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
Catch rate	140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	66
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Field
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	30 (7,454–7,710 steps)

Base stats

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
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Hippopotas.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
		2	0	2	2		½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
			½

Evolution chart

#449
Hippopotas
Ground

(Level 34)

#450
Hippowdon
Ground

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.
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

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Hippopotas learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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.
Scorching Sands	Ground		70	100

Moves learnt by TM

Hippopotas is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.	Method
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

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8

Hippopotas sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal				—
Shiny				—	—

See all Hippopotas sprites

Where to find Hippopotas

Diamond Pearl Platinum	Maniac Tunnel
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

Answers to Hippopotas questions

Other languages

English	Hippopotas
Japanese	ヒポポタス (Hippopotas)
German	Hippopotas
French	Hippopotas

Name origin

hippopotamus: large African mammal