Hippowdon
#450 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Hippowdon
The best moves for Hippowdon are Sand Attack and Earthquake when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
9.6DPS
48DPS
Defending
8DPS
34.3DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.22DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Hippopotas family. Hippowdon evolves from Hippopotas for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Hippopotas for 45 Candy.
Game images
Hippowdon, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Hippowdon is a Ground Pokémon which evolves from Hippopotas. It is weak to Water, Grass and Ice moves. Hippowdon's best moveset is Sand Attack & Earthquake and it has a Max CP of 3,488.
About
"It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Fang | 13 | 13 |
| Bite | 6 | 12 |
| Thunder Fang | 10 | 10 |
| Sand Attack | 4 | 9.6 |
| Ice Fang | 12 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power | 100 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Scorching Sands | 90 | 2 | 2.16 |
| Earthquake | 140 | 1 | 1.68 |
| Weather Ball | 55 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Stone Edge | 105 | 1 | 1.05 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
Top Hippowdon counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Hippowdon Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.6
- 2 0.65
- 3 0.66
- 4 0.72
- 5 0.72
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
201 |
| Defense |
|
191 |
| Stamina |
|
239 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 200 |
| Level 50 | 213 |
Average size
| Height | 2 m |
| Weight | 300 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,322 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,763 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,645 |
|
Level 40 |
3,085 |
|
Level 50 |
3,488 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,204 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,865 |