Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Hippopotas | Locations, Moves, Evolutions

Hippopotas

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Hippo Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Hippopotas is a Ground Type Hippo Pokémon, with a 18.3% Chance To Catch with a regular PokeBall. Hippopotas has a Slow growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield, and Total of 330 combine Stats.

Stat	HP	Attack	Defense	Sp.Atk	Sp.Def	Speed	Total
Base	68	72	78	38	42	32	330
Min	246	134	144	72	80	62
Max	340	267	280	192	201	179

Abilities	1. Sand Stream Sand Force (hidden ability)
EV Yield	1 Defense
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field
Egg Cycles	30 (7,454–7,710 steps)

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How To Evolve Hippopotas in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

Hippopotas requires Level 34 to evolve into Hippowdon in Pokemon D/P.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Hippopotas GROUND	Level 34	Hippowdon GROUND

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Hippopotas Weakness

Hippopotas is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric type moves.

Damage	Types
4.0x Damage
2.0x Damage	Water Grass Ice
0.5x Damage	Poison Rock
0.25x Damage
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Hippopotas Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Palkia	WATER	DRAGON	680
Manaphy	WATER		600
Gyarados	WATER	FLYING	540
Milotic	WATER		540
Tangrowth	GRASS		535

What pokemon is Hippopotas Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Electivire	ELECTRIC		540
Crobat	POISON	FLYING	535
Magnezone	ELECTRIC	STEEL	535
Rhyperior	GROUND	ROCK	535
Probopass	ROCK	STEEL	525

Where To Find Hippopotas in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

Hippopotas spawn locations, include Maniac Tunnel where level 22-23 Hippopotas is found in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.

= Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Exclusive

= Pokemon Shining Pearl Exclusive

Pokemon	Locations
	Level: 22-23 Walking Maniac Tunnel
	Level: 22-24 Walking Maniac Tunnel
	Level: 22-25 Walking Maniac Tunnel

Hippopotas Moves in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

List of Moves Hippopotas can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.

Level Up Moves

Lvl	Move	Desc
52	Slack Off NORMAL	Class: Status Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 User recovers half its max HP.
48	Fissure GROUND	Class: Physical Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
44	Double-Edge NORMAL	Class: Physical Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 User receives recoil damage.
40	Earthquake GROUND	Class: Physical Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
36	Rest PSYCHIC	Class: Status Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
32	Roar NORMAL	Class: Status Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
28	Take Down NORMAL	Class: Physical Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 User receives recoil damage.
24	Sandstorm ROCK	Class: Status Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
20	Crunch DARK	Class: Physical Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 May lower opponent's Defense.
16	Dig GROUND	Class: Physical Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
12	Sand Tomb GROUND	Class: Physical Power: 35 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
8	Yawn NORMAL	Class: Status Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
4	Bite DARK	Class: Physical Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 May cause flinching.
1	Sand Attack GROUND	Class: Status Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
1	Tackle NORMAL	Class: Physical Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35

List of Moves Hippopotas can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

Technical Machine (TMs) Moves

TM	Move	Desc
98	Stomping Tantrum GROUND	Class: Physical Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
81	Bulldoze GROUND	Class: Physical Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Lowers opponent's Speed.
76	Round NORMAL	Class: Special Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
53	Mud Shot GROUND	Class: Special Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Lowers opponent's Speed.
49	Sand Tomb GROUND	Class: Physical Power: 35 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
48	Rock Tomb ROCK	Class: Physical Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Lowers opponent's Speed.
46	Weather Ball NORMAL	Class: Special Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Move's power and type changes with the weather.
42	Revenge FIGHTING	Class: Physical Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Power increases if user was hit first.
39	Facade NORMAL	Class: Physical Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
34	Sunny Day FIRE	Class: Status Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
32	Sandstorm ROCK	Class: Status Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
31	Attract NORMAL	Class: Status Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
25	Protect NORMAL	Class: Status Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
24	Snore NORMAL	Class: Special Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
22	Rock Slide ROCK	Class: Physical Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 May cause flinching.
21	Rest PSYCHIC	Class: Status Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
15	Dig GROUND	Class: Physical Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.