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.
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
What counters Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is weak to Water, Grass and Ice moves.
The best counter to Hippowdon is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Mega Greninja, Mega Sceptile and White Kyurem.
The top Hippowdon counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 96% | |
| White Kyurem | 96% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
201 |
| Defense |
|
191 |
| Stamina |
|
239 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 200 |
Size
| Height | 2 m |
| Weight | 300 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |