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    Hippowdon

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    Hippowdon is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ground-type Pokémon, Hippowdon is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

    Hippowdon's maximum Combat Power stat is 3488 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Sand Attack and Earth Power. Hippowdon encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Hippowdon is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP3488 CP
    Attack201 ATK
    Defense191 DEF
    Stamina239 HP
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Hippowdon Type Chart

    Hippowdon takes increased damage from:Hippowdon takes increased damage from:
    +60.0%
    • Grass
    • Ice
    • Water
    Hippowdon takes reduced damage from:Hippowdon takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Poison
    • Rock
    -60.9%
    • Electric

    Hippowdon's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderA+ TierExternal Link
    Ground Ground-type Attacker
    Sand Attack / Earth Power    		B TierExternal Link#35

    Hippowdon's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Hippowdon's best moveset is Sand Attack and Earth Power, with 11.47 DPS (damage per second) and 279.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny weather.
    • DPS11.47
    • TDO279.78
    • Weather
      • sunny
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.GroundSand Attack GroundEarth Power 11.47279.810.5
        2.GroundSand Attack GroundScorching Sands 11.43278.810.4
        3.GroundSand Attack GroundEarthquake 11.29275.410.2
        4.ElectricThunder Fang GroundEarth Power 11.10270.610.1
        5.ElectricThunder Fang GroundScorching Sands 11.03269.010.0
        6.FireFire Fang GroundEarth Power 11.01268.510.0
        7.FireFire Fang GroundScorching Sands 10.95267.010.0
        8.GroundSand Attack RockWeather Ball 10.89265.59.9
        1 of 4
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Hippowdon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Hippowdon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Hippowdon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Bite
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy4
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage4
          Energy2

          Effects
          Bite has no special effects.
          See Bite details page ↗
        • FireFire FangDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Fire Fang
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage13
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy6

          Effects
          Fire Fang has no special effects.
          See Fire Fang details page ↗
        • ElectricThunder FangDamage10Energy13Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Thunder Fang
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy13
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.2s - 0.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy6

          Effects
          Thunder Fang has no special effects.
          See Thunder Fang details page ↗
        • IceIce FangDamage12Energy20Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Ice Fang
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage12
          Energy20
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage8
          Energy6

          Effects
          Ice Fang has no special effects.
          See Ice Fang details page ↗
        • GroundSand AttackDamage4Energy7Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Sand Attack
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage4
          Energy7
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage2
          Energy4

          Effects
          Sand Attack has no special effects.
          See Sand Attack details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • GroundEarthquakeDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Earthquake has no special effects.
          See Earthquake details page ↗
        • RockStone EdgeDamage105Energy100Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage105
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window0.9s - 2.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage100
          Energy55

          Effects
          Stone Edge has no special effects.
          See Stone Edge details page ↗
        • NormalBody SlamDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage50
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage50
          Energy35

          Effects
          Body Slam has no special effects.
          See Body Slam details page ↗
        • RockWeather BallDamage55Energy33Duration1.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Weather Ball
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage55
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration1.5s
          Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy35

          Effects
          Weather Ball has no special effects.
          See Weather Ball details page ↗
        • GroundEarth PowerDamage100Energy50Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window2.6s - 3.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Earth Power details page ↗
        • GroundScorching SandsDamage90Energy50Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Scorching Sands
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • PoisonPoison
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • ElectricElectric
          • 62.5%
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 39.1%
            • FlyingFlying
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Scorching Sands has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Scorching Sands details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Hippowdon's has 3488 max CP (at Level 50). A Hippowdon obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1684 CP to 1763 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2105 CP to 2204 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Hippowdon can be found in the 1263 CP to 1322 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3488 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1263 CP - 1322 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1684 CP - 1763 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1684 CP - 1763 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        2105 CP - 2204 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Hippowdon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        143 CP2136 CP3229 CP
        4323 CP5416 CP6509 CP
        7602 CP8695 CP9788 CP
        10881 CP11970 CP121058 CP
        131146 CP141234 CP151322 CP
        161410 CP171498 CP181587 CP
        191675 CP201763 CP211851 CP
        221939 CP232027 CP242116 CP
        252204 CP262292 CP272380 CP
        282468 CP292557 CP302645 CP
        312689 CP322733 CP332777 CP
        342821 CP352865 CP362909 CP
        372953 CP382997 CP393041 CP
        403085 CP413125 CP423164 CP
        433204 CP443244 CP453284 CP
        463324 CP473365 CP483406 CP
        493447 CP503488 CP

        Hippowdon in the meta

        Hippowdon in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        Hippowdon has decent offense and bulk, but more importantly, it has a very good moveset. This positions Hippowdon as an excellent budget Ground-type Pokémon that even seasoned players can use for fun. 😄 Never a dull moment with Hippowdon! 🦛

        💎 Hippowdon’s best moveset for PvE is Sand Attack and Scorching Sands.

        ⚔️ Raids

        It's a good pick that can certainly put in work. Severely outclassed? Yes. But powerless? No! 👀

        🛡️ Gyms

        With high HP and decent DEF, Hippowdon is definitely worth including in Gyms. 👍

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        Hippowdon is the very definition of a spice pick in PvP. It does extremely well against a powerful section of the meta (read: Steel-types), has a diverse moveset that gives it incredible coverage and makes it unpredictable, but is outclassed by superior options in all PvP Leagues. 😐

        In a nutshell, if you're looking for some off-meta thrill by picking a Pokémon that can also do well in battle, Hippowdon is a great choice, but keep in mind that it's not going to get you too many wins.

        💎 Hippowdon's best moveset for PvP is Sand Attack, Scorching Sands, and Weather Ball (Rock).

        🔵 Great League

        With stronger Ground-type options like Swampert, Stunfisk, and Shadow Marowak, Hippowdon feels like a letdown honestly. Basically, you're going to lose more than you win. 😅

        🟡 Ultra League

        Hippowdon successfully deals with commonly found Steel, Fire, and Poison-type threats like Registeel, Cobalion, Skeledirge, Typhlosion, Tentacruel, Shadow Nidoqueen, and Shadow Drapion. 👏

        While this list is undoubtedly impressive, Hippowdon fails against other major opponents like Giratina Altered, Virizion, Shadow Dragonite, Annihilape, and more. So, Hippowdon is pretty much a mixed bag, winning against some prominent Pokémon but then losing against all others. 😶

        🟣 Master League

        The Master League is home to exceptionally powerful Ground-types like Groudon, Landorus Therian, Zygarde Complete, Garchomp, and even Swampert. All these Pokémon are miles ahead of Hippowdon in resourcefulness and utility, leaving Hippo in the dark.

        But hey! Hippowdon is meant to be a spice pick and in that regard, it does pretty well for itself, beating Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dialga Origin, Excadrill, Melmetal, Shadow Rhyperior, Togekiss, and Primarina. 🙂

        Mega Pokémon that boost Hippowdon

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Hippowdon's Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Hippowdon.

        Ground Ground

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Hippowdon in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Hippowdon, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Pokédex information

                Sinnoh
                Pokédex Number#450
                Height2 m
                Weight300 kg
                RegionGeneration 4
                Can be tradedAllowed
                Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                Base Catch Rate20%
                Base Flee Rate0%
                Catch rewards
                Candy5
                Stardust300
                Additional Move Cost
                Candy50
                Stardust50000

                Size information

                XXSXSMXLXXL
                Hippowdon scaled to 0.8264705882352941x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Hippowdon scaled to 0.8382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Hippowdon scaled to 1.4264705882352942x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmHippowdon scaled to 2.014705882352941x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Hippowdon scaled to 2.073529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                0.98 m1 m2 m3 m3.1 m

                Hippowdon's height ranges from 0.98 m to 3.1 m, with the average being 2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

                Size bounds

                This table shows the size bounds of Hippowdon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                SizeLower boundUpper bound
                XXS0.98 m1 m
                3′03″3′03″
                XS1 m2 m
                3′03″6′07″
                M1.5 m2.5 m
                4′11″8′02″
                XL2.5 m3 m
                8′02″9′10″
                XXL3 m3.1 m
                9′10″10′02″

                Encounter data

                Movement type
                Movement Timer10s
                Jump Time1s
                Attack Probability10.0%
                Attack Timer29s
                Dodge Probability10.0%
                Dodge Duration0.0s
                Dodge Distance1
                Min Action Frequency1s
                Max Action Frequency2s

                Hippowdon Pokédex entries

                Sinnoh
                VersionsPokédex entry
                DiamondIt blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.
                PearlIts huge mouth is almost seven feet across. It has enough power to completely crush a car.
                Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It is surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of its strength.
                HeartGold, SoulSilverIt brandishes its gaping mouth in a display of fearsome strength. It raises vast quantities of sand while attacking.
                X, Omega RubyIt brandishes its gaping mouth in a display of fearsome strength. It raises vast quantities of sand while attacking.
                Y, Alpha SapphireIt blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.
                SwordStones can get stuck in the ports on their bodies. Dwebble help dislodge such stones, so Hippowdon look after these Pokémon.
                ShieldWhen roused to violence by its rage, it spews out the quantities of sand it has swallowed and whips up a sandstorm.
                Legends: ArceusShort-tempered and easily moved to violence. It whips up whirlwinds of sand to crush its foes' spirits, then goes in for the attack.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Hippowdon’s strengths and weaknesses?

                As a Ground-type Pokémon, Hippowdon is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Hippowdon in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Hippowdon in Pokémon GO are Sand Attack and Earth Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.472 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 279.785.

                How does Hippowdon perform in Raids?

                Hippowdon's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                How does Hippowdon rank as a Ground-type attacker?

                Hippowdon is a B-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #35 with limited utility in specific matchups.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Hippowdon?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Hippowdon: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

                What is Hippowdon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Hippowdon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3085 CP and 3488 CP at Level 50.

                Can Hippowdon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Hippowdon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                Can Hippowdon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Hippowdon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.