Hippopotas • Unova Pokédex
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Hippopotas
Hippopotas's Type
Hippopotas's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 449
- Galar #
- 314
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- --
- Sinnoh #
- 122
Hippopotas's Base Stats
- HP:
- 68
- Attack:
- 72
- Defense:
- 78
- Sp. Atk:
- 38
- Sp. Def:
- 42
- Speed:
- 32
- Total:
- 330
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 2'7" (0.8m)
- Weight:
- 109.1 lbs. (49.5 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Field
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,250,000
- EV Yield:
- 1 Defense
- Base EXP:
- 66
- Catch Rate:
- 140
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Hippopotas's Abilities
Here are what abilities Hippopotas can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Sand Stream
- Changes the weather to sandstorm for five turns when Hippopotas is sent out in battle.
- Sand Force
- Hippopotas's Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves do 30% more damage in a sandstorm. Prevents sandstorm damage to Hippopotas.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Hippopotas's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
- immune
Hippopotas's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Hippopotas evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
- Hippopotas
- starting form
- Hippowdon
- at level 34
Hippopotas's Alternate Forms
Gender Differences
Male ♂
Female ♀
Hippopotas's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Hippopotas can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Hippopotas's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Hippopotas's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Hippopotas's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Hippopotas is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Hippopotas is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 246 | 277 | 309 | 340 | 68 |
| Attack | 149 | 180 | 212 | 243 | 72 |
| Defense | 161 | 192 | 224 | 255 | 78 |
| Sp. Atk | 81 | 112 | 144 | 175 | 38 |
| Sp. Def | 89 | 120 | 152 | 183 | 42 |
| Speed | 69 | 100 | 132 | 163 | 32 |
| Total | 330 | ||||
Where to Find Hippopotas
If you're looking for where to find Hippopotas, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Hippopotas in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Hippopotas in the Wild
Galar Route 6
| Random Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Weather | ||||||||
| 10% |
Lv. |
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Dusty Bowl
| Overworld Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Norm. |
 Over. |
 Rain |
 Strm. |
 Sun |
 Snow |
 Bliz. |
 Sand. |
 Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | 55% | -- | -- | 60% | -- |
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Lv. |
Lv. |
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Pokédex Entries for Hippopotas
Generation 5 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 4 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.