Hoppip
Hoppip is a Grass/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0187 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass Flying |
| Species | Cottonweed Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Chlorophyll 2. Leaf Guard Infiltrator (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0067 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0067 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0135 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 0016 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 50 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Fairy, Grass |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | 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
Hoppip changes
- In Generation 3, Hoppip does not have the Leaf Guard ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Hoppip has a base experience yield of 74.
- In Generations 2-7, Hoppip has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though. |
|---|---|
| Silver | 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. |
| FireRed | Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away. |
| LeafGreen | To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though. |
| 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 |
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. |
| SoulSilver | Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away. |
| 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. |
| X | Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away. |
| Y | It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
They are blown adrift by winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way. |
| Scarlet | This Pokémon is blown across vast distances by the wind. It is unclear where the Hoppip of Paldea originally came from. |
| Violet | Outside of cold regions, Hoppip can be found practically everywhere. This is because the wind carries this species all over the world. |
Moves learned by Hoppip
Moves learnt by level up
Hoppip does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Hoppip does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Hoppip cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Hoppip learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 6 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 8 | Fairy Wind | Fairy | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Poison Powder | Poison | — | 75 | |
| 10 | Sleep Powder | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 10 | Stun Spore | Grass | — | 75 | |
| 12 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 15 | Synthesis | Grass | — | — | |
| 19 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 22 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| 24 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 27 | Cotton Spore | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 29 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 35 | Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
| 38 | Memento | Dark | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Hoppip learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Hoppip gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Guard | Grass | — | — | |
| Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| Rage Powder | Bug | — | — | |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| Strength Sap | Grass | — | 100 | |
| Switcheroo | Dark | — | 100 | |
| Worry Seed | Grass | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Hoppip is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 02 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 14 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 33 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 60 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 71 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 79 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 113 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 122 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 131 | Pollen Puff | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 132 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 137 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 159 | Leaf Storm | Grass | 130 | 90 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 185 | Lunge | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Hoppip sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Hoppip
Answers to Hoppip questions
Other languages
| English | Hoppip |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ハネッコ (Hanecco) |
| German | Hoppspross |
| French | Granivol |
| Italian | Hoppip |
| Spanish | Hoppip |
| Korean | 통통코 (tongtongko) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 毽子草 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 毽子草 |
| English |
Cottonweed Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | わたくさポケモン |
| German | Löwenzahn-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Pissenlit |
| Italian | Pokémon Gramigna |
| Spanish | Pokémon Diente León |
| Korean | 솜풀포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 棉草宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 棉草寶可夢 |
Name origin
- hop
- jump on one leg
- pip
- seed


