Hippopotas
#449 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Hippopotas
The best moves for Hippopotas are Bite and Dig when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Hippopotas family. Hippopotas evolves into Hippowdon which costs 50 Candy.
Hippopotas Raid Guide
Hippopotas has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 and Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Hippopotas, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Hippopotas is a Ground Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Water, Grass and Ice moves. Hippopotas's strongest moveset is Bite & Dig and it has a Max CP of 1,358. Hippopotas evolves into Hippowdon.
About
"It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet."
Base stats
| Attack | 124 | |
| Defense | 118 | |
| Stamina | 169 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
582 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
776 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,164 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,358 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 970 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,261 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 145 |
Size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 49.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Hippopotas
The best moves for Hippopotas are Bite and Dig when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | -10.6 | 25.5 |
| Rock Tomb | 70 | -15.6 | 21.9 |
| Body Slam | 50 | -17.4 | 26.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Hippopotas?
Hippopotas is a Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Hippopotas are:
- Kartana,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Kingler,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Standard),
- Zarude.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 99% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Ice Punch | 86% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 84% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Tackle | Avalanche | 82% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Standard) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 82% |
| Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 80% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 78% |
| Kartana | Air Slash | Leaf Blade | 78% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 78% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Hippopotas
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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