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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Hippopotas family appeared on February 7, 2020.
- Hippopotas
- Hippowdon by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Mar 25 to Apr 1, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 to Apr 1, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 14 to Jul 28, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 11 to Feb 15, 2025 | 3-star | Beloved Buddies |
| Jan 24 to Feb 6, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 13 to Jul 25, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 11 to Apr 17, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Hippowdon in competitive play.
Hippowdon is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #52 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Hippowdon.
Every main-series game Hippowdon is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildWest Province: Asado Desert
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Ground-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage
- RaidDusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 228
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog (Alpha), Scarlet Bog and nearby, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Celestica Trail, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildUltra Space Wilds (Cave World)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveHippopotas (Level 34)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveHippopotas (Level 34)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildDesert Resort (Swarm)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 228
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveHippopotas (Level 34)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
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
Hippowdon in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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