Hippowdon
TL;DR. Hippowdon is a pure ground-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 525. It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.
It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.
Stat spread.
Total of 525. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Hippowdon 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, Hippowdon reaches 3,085 CP at level 40 and 3,530 CP as a best buddy.
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Hippowdon in competitive play.
Hippowdon is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #164 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Hippowdon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Hippowdon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is a pure Ground-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Hippowdon weak to?
Hippowdon takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Hippowdon resistant to?
Hippowdon is immune to Electric. It also resists Poison, Rock.
How does Hippowdon evolve?
Hippowdon evolves from Hippopotas (Level 34). Hippowdon is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Hippowdon from?
Hippowdon was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0450.
What are Hippowdon's base stats?
Hippowdon has HP 108, Attack 112, Defense 118, Special Attack 68, Special Defense 72, and Speed 47. Total base stat total: 525.
What are Hippowdon's abilities?
Hippowdon can have the ability Sand Stream, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Force.
Is Hippowdon legendary or mythical?
No. Hippowdon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Hippowdon's best stat?
Hippowdon's highest base stat is Defense at 118, which ranks 15th of 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Hippowdon good?
Hippowdon has a base stat total of 525, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 13th among Ground-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Hippowdon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Hippowdon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Hippowdon vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Hippowdon | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 108 | 77 | +31 |
| Attack | 112 | 88 | +24 |
| Defense | 118 | 85 | +33 |
| Special Attack | 68 | 58 | +10 |
| Special Defense | 72 | 65 | +7 |
| Speed | 47 | 58 | -11 |
| Total | 525 | 431 | +94 |
Hippowdon appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Hippowdon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Hippowdon in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.
Hippowdon appears in 4 episodes.
From DP065 (2008-01-31) through DP185 (2010-07-22).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Hippowdon partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Hippowdon partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Hippowdon cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Hippowdon
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