Hippopotas (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Hippopotas (disambiguation).
Hippopotas
Hippo Pokémon
ヒポポタス
Hippopotas
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Hippopotas



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ground Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Sand Stream Cacophony
Cacophony
Sand Force
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
140 (28%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
31 cycles
Height
2'07" 0.8 m
Hippopotas
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Weight
109.1 lbs. 49.5 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
95
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
66
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Hippopotas
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HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Def
0
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Brown
Base friendship
70
External Links

Hippopotas (Japanese: ヒポポタス Hippopotas) is a Ground-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Hippowdon starting at level 34.

Biology

Hippopotas is a quadruped, hippo-like Pokémon that is most commonly found in deserts and other arid places. Its skin color depends on gender: if male, it is tan with dark brown patches, and if female, its coloring is reversed. It has a large snout with round nostrils and eyes that protrude from the top of its head. It torso has mottled coloring and a small hole on its back. Each of its feet has two blunt claws, and it has a small tail. Hippopotas spends its time bathing in sand and avoids water at all costs. It covers itself in sand as a protective measure against germs and expels sand instead of sweat. When it walks through the sand, it shuts its nostrils. It prefers to travel in groups of ten.

In the anime

 
Hippopotas in the anime

Major appearances

A Hippopotas appeared in Mass Hip-Po-Sis!. The same Hippopotas Ash rescued appeared again in Sleight of Sand!.

A Hippopotas appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where its Ground-type attacks are used to help repair the Prison Bottle.

Minor appearances

A Hippopotas made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Coordinator's Hippopotas appeared in Another One Gabites the Dust! participating in the Battle Stage of the Chocovine Contest.

A Hippopotas was also seen at the Shelter Town's Pokémon Center in Battling a Cute Drama!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP044 Hippopotas Dawn's Pokédex Hippopotas, the Hippo Pokémon. It lives in dry places and covers itself in sand to protect against germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.

In the manga

 
Hippopotas in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Hippopotas appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga

Hippopotas appeared in PRV1.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A male Hippopotas appeared in Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas, alongside his trainer a Gentleman at the Seven Stars Restaurant, along with a Socialite and her Bibarel. The quartet battled Diamond's Torterra, Tru, and Pearl's Infernape, Chimler in a Tag Battle.

In the TCG

Main article: Hippopotas (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
Pearl It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
Platinum It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through the sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
HeartGold It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through the sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
White
Black 2 It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
White 2
Generation VI
X It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
Y It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
Omega Ruby It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
Alpha Sapphire It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Maniac Tunnel
Platinum
Maniac Tunnel
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Generation V
Black White
Route 4 (Swarm)
Black 2 White 2
Breed Hippowdon
Dream World
Rugged Mountain
Generation VI
X Y
Route 9
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Quicksand Pit (B3-B10)
MD Sky
Quicksand Pit (B3-B10)
Ranger: SoA
Hippowdon Temple
Rumble
Bright Beach
Ranger: GS
Layuda Island, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Desert: Sunny Seashore
Rumble U
Magical Lake: In Need of Trees
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Tu
Shuffle
Wacky Workshop: Stage 161
Rumble World
Diamond Crater: Smelting Forge (All Areas), Fairy Land: Heat-Wave Desert (All Areas)


Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
68
128 - 175 246 - 340
72
69 - 136 134 - 267
78
74 - 143 144 - 280
38
38 - 99 72 - 192
42
42 - 103 80 - 201
32
33 - 92 62 - 179
Total:
330
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
12/19 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
011 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
077 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 Tough 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
1313 Yawn Normal Status 0000 —% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
1919 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
1919 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
2525 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
3131 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 Tough 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
3737 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
4444 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
5050 Fissure Ground Physical 0000 —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hippopotas
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hippopotas
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM05  TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM06  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM10  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM11  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM17  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM21  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM26  TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
TM27  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM28  TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM32  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 1 0  
TM37  TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
TM39  TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM42  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM44  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM45  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM48  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM78  TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
TM80  TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
TM87  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM88  TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM90  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM94  TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM94  TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 0  
XTM100  TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM04  HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM06  HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hippopotas
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hippopotas
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Tough 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
Curse Ghost Status —% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
Revenge Fighting Physical 60 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
Slack Off Normal Status —% 10 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 1 0  
Spit Up Normal Special 100% 10 Tough 1 0  
Stockpile Normal Status —% 20 Tough 1 0  
Swallow Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hippopotas in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Hippopotas in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hippopotas
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hippopotas
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
X Y OR AS Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Hippopotas can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Hippopotas cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hippopotas
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Hippopotas
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Endeavor Hippopotas (Rising Rivals 64)
Mud Shot Hippopotas (Supreme Victors 61)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Ground
Poké Assist:  
Ground
Field move: None
Browser entry R-000
It causes tremors and spits hunks of sand to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Ground
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Ground
Field move:
(present)
 
(Tackle ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Ground
Field move:
(past)
 
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It triggers tremors to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ground
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Ground
  Attack Power: 50 - 70   0

#191
 

Quake
Sometimes increases damage and leaves opponent paralyzed.


Evolution

 
Unevolved
Hippopotas
 Ground 
 
Level 34
 
First evolution
Hippowdon
 Ground 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
  For other sprites and images, please see Hippopotas images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Despite having obvious gender differences, both Hippopotas and its evolution have only one menu sprite and one Dream World picture, both of which depict the male variation.

Origin

Hippopotas is based on a hippopotamus, with army-like camouflage. Because of the spout upon its back that spits sand, Hippopotas and its evolution may be based upon the legendary Bahamut as, in some accounts of the myths behind it, it is said to support a bed of sand and have the head of a hippo.

Name origin

Hippopotas is derived from hippopotamus.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ヒポポタス Hippopotas Derived from hippopotamus.
  French Hippopotas Same as Japanese name
  Spanish Hippopotas Same as Japanese name
  German Hippopotas Same as Japanese name
  Italian Hippopotas Same as Japanese name
  Korean 히포포타스 Hipopotaseu Transliteration of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 怪河馬 Guài Hé Mǎ Literally "Strange hippopotamus".
  Cantonese Chinese


External links


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