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Hippopotas Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Hippopotas official artwork

Hippopotas (#0449) is a Ground-type Hippo Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It stands 0.8 m tall, weighs 49.5 kg and has a base stat total of 330, with its highest base stat in Defense (78). Its ability is Sand Stream, with Sand Force as its Hidden Ability. Hippopotas is weak to Water, Grass, and Ice attacks. It is immune to Electric-type moves.

Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils.

Hippopotas base stats

  • HP: 68
  • Attack: 72
  • Defense: 78
  • Sp. Atk: 38
  • Sp. Def: 42
  • Speed: 32
  • Total: 330

Abilities

  • Sand Stream
  • Sand Force (Hidden)

Hippopotas type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Water (2x)
  • Grass (2x)
  • Ice (2x)

Resists

  • Poison (0.5x)
  • Rock (0.5x)

Immune to

  • Electric

Hippopotas evolution chain

Hippopotas level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Sand Attack
  • Lv. 1: Tackle
  • Lv. 4: Bite
  • Lv. 8: Yawn
  • Lv. 12: Sand Tomb
  • Lv. 16: Dig
  • Lv. 20: Crunch
  • Lv. 24: Sandstorm
  • Lv. 28: Take Down
  • Lv. 32: Roar
  • Lv. 36: Rest
  • Lv. 40: Earthquake
  • Lv. 44: Double Edge
  • Lv. 48: Fissure
  • Lv. 52: Slack Off