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Hippowdon

HippowdonGround
  • sunny
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Hippowdon is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,085 CP and is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Sand Attack / Earth Power. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Hippowdon Stats and Max CP

201 ATK
191 DEF
239 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3488 CP
Lvl 40
3085 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2204 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1763 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1322 CP

Hippowdon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Hippowdon PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

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. 👍

Hippowdon PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

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. 🙂

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#23
GroundGround-type
#35
Great LeagueGreat League
#52
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#95
Master LeagueMaster League
#107

Hippowdon Type Chart

Hippowdon takes increased damage from:Hippowdon takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass160.0%
IceIce160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Hippowdon takes reduced damage from:Hippowdon takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Hippowdon best moveset

Moves

Sand Attack + Earth Power

Ground
GroundSand Attack
GroundEarth Power
Hippowdon's best Ground-type moveset is Sand Attack / Earth Power, with 12.24 DPS and 336.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Hippowdon ranks #35 (B Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
1.GroundSand AttackGroundEarth Power11.2512.24336.7
2.GroundSand AttackGroundScorching Sands11.2012.19335.4
3.GroundSand AttackGroundEarthquake11.1112.08332.5
4.ElectricThunder FangGroundEarth Power10.9011.86326.3
5.ElectricThunder FangGroundScorching Sands10.8311.79324.3
6.FireFire FangGroundEarth Power10.8111.77323.7
7.FireFire FangGroundScorching Sands10.7511.69321.8
8.GroundSand AttackRockWeather Ball10.6411.58318.6
1–8 of 30

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    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
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • ElectricThunder Fang10131.0s
    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 ↗
  • FireFire Fang1391.0s
    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 ↗
  • GroundSand Attack470.5s
    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 ↗
  • IceIce Fang12201.5s
    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 ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GroundEarth Power100503.5s
    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
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Earth Power details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    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
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
  • GroundScorching Sands90503.0s
    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 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Scorching Sands details page ↗
  • NormalBody Slam50332.0s
    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
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Body Slam has no special effects.
    See Body Slam details page ↗
  • RockWeather Ball55331.5s
    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
    Damage60
    Energy35

    Effects
    Weather Ball has no special effects.
    See Weather Ball details page ↗
  • RockStone Edge1051002.5s
    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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Hippowdon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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).

Hippowdon CP Chart

CP Chart

Hippowdon reaches a maximum of 3,085 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,684–1,763 CP, rising to 2,105–2,204 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,263–1,322 CP.

Max CPMax CP3085 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

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. CP Calculator

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

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#450
Height2 m
Weight300 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
HippopotasHippopotas
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
HippowdonHippowdon
  • Hippopotas evolves into Hippowdon which costs 50 Candy.

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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Hippowdon Candy296 Hippowdon Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Hippowdon Candy10 Hippowdon Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Hippowdon Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Hippowdon Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Hippowdon Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Hippowdon Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Hippowdon Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Hippowdon Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Hippowdon Candy-

Hippowdon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Hippowdon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Hippowdon in Pokémon GO.

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Hippowdon family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Hippowdon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

HippopotasHippopotas
HippowdonHippowdon
Shadow Hippopotas (Shadow)Shadow Hippopotas
Shadow Hippowdon (Shadow)Shadow Hippowdon

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
HippowdonHippowdonHippowdonScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmHippowdonHippowdon
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

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Hippowdon

Hippowdon high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Hippowdon. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Hippowdon Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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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 12.236 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 336.667.

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, Mega Camerupt, 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.