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National No. 449

Hippopotas

Hippo Pokémon

Terrestrial
Generation IV
0.8 m Size
49.5 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0449
Hippopotas

Description

Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils.

Abilities

Ability 1

Sand Stream

Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Hidden Ability

Sand Force

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.8 m / 2'62"
Weight 49.5 kg / 109.13 lbs
Color Brown
Body
Quadruped Pokémon with a quadruped body
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 66
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field
Base Egg Cycle 30
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 7680 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 140
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 28.0% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 37.9% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 47.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation IV / Sinnoh
Available since Diamond / Pearl · Generation IV
Form Hippopotas
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Hippopotas
French Hippopotas
German Hippopotas
Spanish Hippopotas
Italian Hippopotas
Japanese ヒポポタス Hippopotas
Korean 히포포타스 Hipopotaseu
Chinese 沙河馬 / 沙河马 Guài Hé Mǎ

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils.

16 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Hippopotas
Hippopotas
Nº449
Hippowdon
Hippowdon
Nº450 Hippopotas · Lv. 34

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Hippopotas

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
68
-
128 - 175
246 - 340
Attack
72
-
69 - 136
134 - 267
Defense
78
+1 EV
74 - 143
144 - 280
Sp Attack.
38
-
38 - 99
72 - 192
Defense Esp.
42
-
42 - 103
80 - 201
Speed
32
-
33 - 92
62 - 179
Total
330
+1 EV
-
-
Life
68
Lv 50: 128 - 175 Lv 100: 246 - 340
At.
72
Lv 50: 69 - 136 Lv 100: 134 - 267
Df. +1 EV
78
Lv 50: 74 - 143 Lv 100: 144 - 280
At. Esp.
38
Lv 50: 38 - 99 Lv 100: 72 - 192
Df. Esp.
42
Lv 50: 42 - 103 Lv 100: 80 - 201
Vel.
32
Lv 50: 33 - 92 Lv 100: 62 - 179
Total +1 EV
330

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Sand Attack No.28 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Bite No.44 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Yawn No.281 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Take Down No.36 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 90
Hit 85%
Sand Tomb No.328 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 35
Hit 85%
Crunch No.242 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Earthquake No.89 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 100
Hit 100%
Double-Edge No.38 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Fissure No.90 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 48
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 30%
Dig No.91 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Sandstorm No.201 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 24
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Roar No.46 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 32
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Rest No.156 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Slack Off No.303 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 52
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Mud Bomb No.426 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 18 Mastery 28
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 85%
High Horsepower No.667 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 34 Mastery 45
PP 10
Attack 95
Hit 95%