Hippopotas
Hippopotas is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
National № | 0449 |
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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 № | 0122 (Diamond/Pearl) 0122 (Platinum) 0048 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0314 (Sword/Shield) 0122 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0107 (Legends: Arceus) 0265 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 66 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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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.
- In Generations 4-7, Hippopotas has a base Friendship value of 70.
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. |
Brilliant Diamond | It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body. |
Shining Pearl | It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet. |
Legends: Arceus | Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils. |
Scarlet | It shuts its nostrils tight, then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10. |
Violet | It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert. |
Moves learned by Hippopotas
Moves learnt by level up
Hippopotas learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 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 or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Hippopotas gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Hippopotas is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
08 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
09 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
10 | Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
89 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 | |
103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
108 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
128 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
176 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
186 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
209 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
215 | Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 | |
224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Hippopotas learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Hippopotas can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Hippopotas sprites
Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | |||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
Where to find Hippopotas
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Ruin 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 |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Route 6, Dusty Bowl |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Ruin Maniac Tunnel, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Celestica Trail, Scarlet Bog, Sludge Mound |
Scarlet Violet |
Asado Desert |
Other languages
English | Hippopotas |
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Japanese | ヒポポタス (Hippopotas) |
German | Hippopotas |
French | Hippopotas |
Italian | Hippopotas |
Spanish | Hippopotas |
Korean | 히포포타스 (hipopotaseu) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 沙河马 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 沙河馬 |
English |
Hippo Pokémon |
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Japanese | カバポケモン |
German | Flusspferd-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Hippo |
Italian | Pokémon Ippo |
Spanish | Pokémon Hipo |
Korean | 하마포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 河马宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 河馬寶可夢 |
Name origin
- hippopotamus
- large African mammal