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No. 0187 · Generation II · Johto

Hoppip

The Cottonweed Pokémon

TL;DR. Hoppip is a grass/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 250. To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though.

Grass Flying

To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though.

Height0.4 m
Weight0.5 kg
AbilitiesChlorophyll, Leaf Guard
HiddenInfiltrator
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 250. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 35
Attack 35
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 35
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 50
Total250
250 base stat total, the 967th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 219th among Grass-types.
55 base Special Defense, Hoppip's strongest stat, ranking 156th of 230 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Hoppip in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Hoppip reaches 600 CP at level 40 and 686 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack67
GO Defense94
GO Stamina111
Max CP (L40)600
Max CP (L50)678
Best buddy (L51)686
Raid catch CP 308–342 (L20). Weather boosted 385–428 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Hoppip.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hoppip, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Hoppip?

Hoppip is a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Hoppip weak to?

Hoppip takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock.

What is Hoppip resistant to?

Hoppip is immune to Ground. It also resists Water, Fighting, Grass.

How does Hoppip evolve?

Hoppip evolves into Skiploom (Level 18).

What generation is Hoppip from?

Hoppip was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0187.

What are Hoppip's base stats?

Hoppip has HP 35, Attack 35, Defense 40, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 55, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 250.

What are Hoppip's abilities?

Hoppip can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.

Is Hoppip legendary or mythical?

No. Hoppip is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Hoppip's best stat?

Hoppip's highest base stat is Special Defense at 55, which ranks 156th of 230 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Hoppip good?

Hoppip has a base stat total of 250, the 967th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 219th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Hoppip →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Hoppip as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Hoppip in Gold
Gen II Gold
Hoppip in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Hoppip in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Hoppip in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Hoppip in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Hoppip in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Hoppip 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Hoppip is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Ice
2× Weak to
Fire Poison Flying Rock
½× Resists
Water Fighting
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison

Hoppip vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 230 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Hoppip Grass avg Difference
HP 35 68 -33
Attack 35 76 -41
Defense 40 69 -29
Special Attack 35 72 -37
Special Defense 55 70 -15
Speed 50 70 -20
Total 250 425 -175
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Game appearances

Hoppip appears in 24 games.

Every mainline release where Hoppip is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Hoppip in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 13 games have a known habitat.

Pearl
Fuego IronworksSinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
Diamond
Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
Platinum
Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
Crystal
Johto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 32Johto Route 33Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15
Gold, Silver
Johto Route 32Johto Route 33Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Johto Route 32Johto Route 33Johto Route 48Johto Safari Zone Zone MeadowKanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15
FireRed, LeafGreen
Five IslandFive Isle MeadowMemorial PillarResort GorgeousWater Labyrinth
X, Y
Kalos Route 7
xd
Pokespot Oasis
Pokémon anime

Hoppip appears in 28 episodes.

From HZ009 (2023-06-02) through JN025 (2020-06-21).

TCG Pocket appearances

4 Hoppip cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.