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#449 Hippopotas

official Hippopotas artwork by Ken Sugimori

Quick facts

NameHippopotas
TypeGround
SpeciesHippo Pokémon
Height0.8 m (2' 7")
Weight49.5 kg (109.1 lbs)
Catch rate140

Hippopotas's description

Hippopotas is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Gen 4 and has the National Dex number #449. The Pokédex classifies it as the Hippo Pokémon.

Hippopotas's name in

Chinese (T / S)FrenchGermanJapaneseKorean
히포포타스 (Hipopotaseu)HippopotasHippopotasヒポポタス (Hippopotas)沙河馬 / 沙河马 (Shāhémǎ)

Hippopotas's resistances & weaknesses

Hippopotas's rearing

Training

Experience GrowthSlow
Base Happiness50
EV yield1 Defense

Breeding

Gender ratio50%50%
Egg Group(s)Field
Egg Cycles30 (approx. 7680 steps)

Hippopotas's abilities

1st Ability2nd AbilityHidden Ability
Sand Stream-Sand Force

Hippopotas's base stats

StatsLv. 50Lv. 100
MinMaxMinMax
HP68
128246175340
Attack72
69134136267
Defense78
74144143280
Sp. Atk38
387299192
Sp. Def42
4280103201
Speed32
336292179
Total330

Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, 0 IVs, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, 31 IVs, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Hippopotas's evolutions

Hippopotas's Pokédex entries

GenGameDescription
4DiamondIt lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
4PearlIt enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
4PlatinumIt shuts its nostrils tight then travels through the sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
4HeartGold, SoulSilverIt shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
5Black, WhiteIt shuts its nostrils tight then travels through the sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
5Black 2, White 2It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
6XIt lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
6YIt enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
6Omega RubyIt lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
6Alpha SapphireIt enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
8SwordIt moves through the sands with its mouth open, swallowing sand along with its prey. It gets rid of the sand by spouting it from its nose.
8ShieldThis Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.