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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 4
Species: Hippo Pokémon
Type: Ground
Height: 0.8m
Weight: 49.5kg
Catch Rate: 140
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 沙河馬
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 沙河马
English Hippopotas
French Hippopotas
German Hippopotas
Italian Hippopotas
Japanese ヒポポタス
Japanese (Romanized) Hippopotas
Korean 히포포타스
Spanish Hippopotas

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #449
Sinnoh #122
Sinnoh (Plt) #122
Kalos (Coastal) #48
Galar #314

Abilities

  • Sand Stream: The Pokémon summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle.
  • Sand Force: Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 34
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Electric 0x
Grass 2x
Ice 2x
Poison 0.5x
Rock 0.5x
Water 2x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Ground 68
72
78
38
42
32
330
7 Ground 68
72
78
38
42
32
330
6 Ground 68
72
78
38
42
32
330

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Pearl It bathes its body with sand to protect itself against germs. It cannot handle getting wet by water.
United States Pokémon Diamond It lives in dry lands. This Pokémon secretes sand particles from its body instead of sweat.
United States Pokémon Platinum It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
United States Pokémon HeartGold It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
United States Pokémon White It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
Japan Pokémon White はなの あなを ぴたりと とじてから すなのなかを あるくように すすむ。 10ぴきていどの むれで くらす。
United States Pokémon Black It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
Japan Pokémon Black はなの あなを ぴたりと とじてから すなのなかを あるくように すすむ。 10ぴきていどの むれで くらす。
Japan Pokémon Black 2 はなの あなを ぴたりと とじてから すなのなかを あるくように すすむ。 10ぴきていどの むれで くらす。
Japan Pokémon White 2 はなの あなを ぴたりと とじてから すなのなかを あるくように すすむ。 10ぴきていどの むれで くらす。
United States Pokémon White 2 It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
United States Pokémon Black 2 It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
Japan Pokémon Y ぜんしんに すなを まとうことで ばいきんから からだを まもる。 みずに ぬれることが にがて。
South Korea Pokémon Y 전신에 모래를 둘러서 세균으로부터 몸을 보호한다. 물에 젖는 것을 싫어한다.
Italy Pokémon Y Si ricopre di sabbia per proteggersi dai germi. Non ama bagnarsi.
Spain Pokémon Y Se embadurna de arena para protegerse de los gérmenes. No le gusta mojarse.
France Pokémon Y Il se recouvre de sable pour se protéger des microbes. Il n’aime pas l’eau.
Germany Pokémon Y Es bedeckt sich mit Sand, um sich vor Keimen zu schützen. Es mag es gar nicht, wenn es nass wird.
United States Pokémon Y It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
Italy Pokémon X Vive in territori aridi. Invece del sudore, espelle dal corpo sabbia granulosa.
Spain Pokémon X Vive en zonas áridas. En lugar de sudar, su cuerpo expulsa granos de arena.
France Pokémon X Il vit dans des endroits arides. Il exsude du sable granuleux au lieu de transpirer.
Germany Pokémon X Es lebt in ausgetrockneten Gebieten. Statt zu schwitzen, sondert sein Körper Sand ab.
Japan Pokémon X かんそうした とちで くらす。 あせの かわりに すなつぶを からだから ぶんぴつする ポケモン。
United States Pokémon X It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
South Korea Pokémon X 건조한 땅에서 산다. 땀 대신 모래알을 몸에서 분비하는 포켓몬이다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Se embadurna de arena para protegerse de los gérmenes. No le gusta mojarse.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 건조한 땅에서 산다. 땀 대신 모래알을 몸에서 분비하는 포켓몬이다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Vive in territori aridi. Invece del sudore, espelle dal corpo sabbia granulosa.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Vive en zonas áridas. En lugar de sudar, su cuerpo expulsa granos de arena.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Il vit dans des endroits arides. Il exsude du sable granuleux au lieu de transpirer.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Es lebt in ausgetrockneten Gebieten. Statt zu schwitzen, sondert sein Körper Sand ab.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire かんそうした とちで くらす。 あせの かわりに すなつぶを からだから ぶんぴつする ポケモン。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 전신에 모래를 둘러서 세균으로부터 몸을 보호한다. 물에 젖는 것을 싫어한다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Si ricopre di sabbia per proteggersi dai germi. Non ama bagnarsi.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Il se recouvre de sable pour se protéger des microbes. Il n’aime pas l’eau.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Es bedeckt sich mit Sand, um sich vor Keimen zu schützen. Es mag es gar nicht, wenn es nass wird.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby ぜんしんに すなを まとうことで ばいきんから からだを まもる。 みずに ぬれることが にがて。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
United States Pokémon Sword It moves through the sands with its mouth open, swallowing sand along with its prey. It gets rid of the sand by spouting it from its nose.
United States Pokémon Shield This Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

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TCG Cards

#51: Hippopotas
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
+10
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#66: Hippopotas
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
+10
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#64: Hippopotas
Rarity:
Common
#61: Hippopotas
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
+10
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#65: Hippopotas
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy Energy
#87: Hippopotas
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#13: ヒポポタス
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#83: Hippopotas
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#68: Hippopotas
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#79: Hippopotas
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
99
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy

Images

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Tackle Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sand Attack
Type Icon Status 15 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bite Type Icon Physical 25 60 100 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
Yawn Type Icon Status 10 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Dig
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Sand Tomb
Type Icon Physical 15 35 85 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Crunch Type Icon Physical 15 80 100 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31
Earthquake
Type Icon Physical 10 100 100 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37 37
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44
Fissure
Type Icon Physical 5 30 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Sandstorm Type Icon Status 10
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Roar Type Icon Status 20
Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Bulldoze
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Earthquake
Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig
Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Water Pulse Type Icon Special 20 60 100

Egg Moves

Slack Off Type Icon Status 10
Swallow Type Icon Status 10
Stockpile Type Icon Status 20
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Whirlwind Type Icon Status 20
Sand Tomb
Type Icon Physical 15 35 85
Revenge Type Icon Physical 10 60 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Spit Up Type Icon Special 10 100

Move Tutors

Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Superpower Type Icon Physical 5 120 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Earth Power
Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Water Pulse Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Mud-Slap
Type Icon Special 10 20 100