hippopotas

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Hippopotas

Hippo Pokémon

ground

"It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body."

Height
0.8 m
Weight
49.5 kg
Gen
IV
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Quick Answers

Hippopotas is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, known as the Hippo Pokémon.

What type is Hippopotas?

Hippopotas is a Ground-type Pokémon.

What is Hippopotas weak to?

Hippopotas is weak to Water, Grass, and Ice-type attacks.

What does Hippopotas resist?

Hippopotas resists Poison and Rock-type attacks.

What is Hippopotas immune to?

Hippopotas is immune to Electric-type attacks because it is a Ground-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)

What are Hippopotas's base stats?

Hippopotas has a base stat total of 330. Its highest base stat is Defense at 78. See the full base stat breakdown.

What abilities does Hippopotas have?

Hippopotas can have Sand Stream as its standard ability, plus Sand Force as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.

What is Hippopotas's hidden ability?

Hippopotas's Hidden Ability is Sand Force.

How does Hippopotas evolve?

Hippopotas evolves into Hippowdon starting at level 34.

Where can you find Hippopotas?

Hippopotas can be encountered in the wild in 9 games, including Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, Pokémon Platinum, and Pokémon HeartGold. See the per-game location list.

What moves can Hippopotas learn?

Hippopotas can learn 68 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Hippopotas's complete movepool.

Base Stats

HP68
Attack72
Defense78
Sp. Atk38
Sp. Def42
Speed32
Total330

Abilities

2× Weak
watergrassice
½× Resists
poisonrock
Immune
electric

Damage multipliers vs. ground typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.

Evolution Line

Battle & Lore Hub

Studying Hippopotas

Moves · 68 total

Level-Up

7 moves

TM / HM

55 moves

Egg Moves

5 moves

Move Tutor

1 moves

Where to find· 16 games

Where can you find Hippopotas in Pokémon Diamond?

3 spots

Hippopotas can be found in Maniac Tunnel 26 Plus Different Unown Caught, Ruin Maniac Cave 0 9 Different Unown Caught, and Ruin Maniac Cave 10 25 Different Unown Caught in Pokémon Diamond.

  • Maniac Tunnel 26 Plus Different Unown Caught
  • Ruin Maniac Cave 0 9 Different Unown Caught
  • Ruin Maniac Cave 10 25 Different Unown Caught

Where can you find Hippopotas in Pokémon Pearl?

3 spots

Hippopotas can be found in Maniac Tunnel 26 Plus Different Unown Caught, Ruin Maniac Cave 0 9 Different Unown Caught, and Ruin Maniac Cave 10 25 Different Unown Caught in Pokémon Pearl.

  • Maniac Tunnel 26 Plus Different Unown Caught
  • Ruin Maniac Cave 0 9 Different Unown Caught
  • Ruin Maniac Cave 10 25 Different Unown Caught

Where can you find Hippopotas in Pokémon Platinum?

3 spots

Hippopotas can be found in Maniac Tunnel 26 Plus Different Unown Caught, Ruin Maniac Cave 0 9 Different Unown Caught, and Ruin Maniac Cave 10 25 Different Unown Caught in Pokémon Platinum.

  • Maniac Tunnel 26 Plus Different Unown Caught
  • Ruin Maniac Cave 0 9 Different Unown Caught
  • Ruin Maniac Cave 10 25 Different Unown Caught

Where can you find Hippopotas in Pokémon HeartGold?

1 spot

Hippopotas can be found in Johto Safari Zone Desert in Pokémon HeartGold.

  • Johto Safari Zone Desert

Where can you find Hippopotas in Pokémon SoulSilver?

1 spot

Hippopotas can be found in Johto Safari Zone Desert in Pokémon SoulSilver.

  • Johto Safari Zone Desert

Hippopotas in Pokémon Black

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Hippopotas in Pokémon White

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Hippopotas in Pokémon Black 2

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Hippopotas in Pokémon White 2

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Hippopotas in Pokémon X?

1 spot

Hippopotas can be found in Kalos Route 9 in Pokémon X.

Where can you find Hippopotas in Pokémon Y?

1 spot

Hippopotas can be found in Kalos Route 9 in Pokémon Y.

Hippopotas in Pokémon Omega Ruby

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Hippopotas in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Hippopotas in Pokémon Sword?

5 spots

Hippopotas can be found in Dusty Bowl, Dusty Bowl Max Den C, Dusty Bowl Max Den H, Galar Route 6, and Giants Mirror Area 2 in Pokémon Sword.

  • Dusty Bowl
  • Dusty Bowl Max Den C
  • Dusty Bowl Max Den H
  • Galar Route 6
  • Giants Mirror Area 2

Where can you find Hippopotas in Pokémon Shield?

5 spots

Hippopotas can be found in Dusty Bowl, Dusty Bowl Max Den C, Dusty Bowl Max Den H, Galar Route 6, and Giants Mirror Area 2 in Pokémon Shield.

  • Dusty Bowl
  • Dusty Bowl Max Den C
  • Dusty Bowl Max Den H
  • Galar Route 6
  • Giants Mirror Area 2

Hippopotas in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.