Pokemon Legends Arceus Hippopotas is a Ground Type Hippo Pokémon with a Slow growth rate and a 1 Defense EV Yield. Hippopotas can be found with Sand Stream as an Ability; we recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 330 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
Hippopotas Stats and Abilities
Based on Hippopotas Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Hippopotas Highest IV Stat is Defense (78) and the Lowest being Speed (32).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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F | HP | 68 |
D | Attack | 72 |
E | Defense | 78 |
F | Special Attack | 38 |
F | Special Defense | 42 |
F | Speed | 32 |
F | Total | 330 |
Hippopotas | Detail |
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Best Nature | Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 15% Ball of Mud ![]() 35% Sootfoot Root ![]() |
Catch Rate | 140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Sand Stream Sand Stream creates a sandstorm when the ability-bearer enters battle. The effect lasts 5 turns, unless it is cleared via Air Lock or Cloud Nine or replaced by another weather condition. |
Hidden Ability | Sand Force Sand Force raises the power of Ground, Rock and Steel type moves by 30% during a sandstorm. |
How To Evolve Hippopotas in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Hippopotas requires (Level 34) to evolve into Hippowdon.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | ||
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Hippopotas ![]() | Level 34 → | Hippowdon ![]() |
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() Hippopotas | 330 | 68 | 72 | 38 | 78 | 42 | 32 |
Stat Change | +195 | +40 | +40 | +30 | +40 | +30 | +15 |
![]() Hippowdon | 525 | 108 | 112 | 68 | 118 | 72 | 47 |

Where To Find Hippopotas Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Hippopotas in PLA.
Hippopotas has 2 spawn locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 50 - 52 Hippowdon, within the Celestica Trail location via Mass Outbreaks.



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Hippopotas Lv. 21 - 23 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Hippopotas Lv. 21 - 24 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Hippowdon Lv. 21 - 37 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Hippopotas Lv. 22 - 24 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Hippopotas Lv. 30 - 46 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Hippowdon Lv. 30 - 46 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Hippopotas Lv. 31 - 33 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Hippowdon Lv. 50 - 52 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |

Pokemon LA Hippopotas Weakness
Hippopotas is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Hippopotas to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Hippopotas Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Hippopotas Strong Against?
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How To Complete Hippopotas Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Number you've caught without being spotted | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 | ||
Number defeated | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Grass-type moves | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Times you have seen it use Bite | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you've given it food | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | ||
Number of different forms you've obtained | 2 |

Best Hippopotas Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Hippopotas Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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43 | Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
34 | High Horsepower | ![]() | Physical | 142.5 | 95 | 10 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
25 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
18 | Mud Bomb | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 85 | 10 | May lower opponent's Accuracy. |
Hippopotas Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Hippopotas can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (10) | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. | |
6 (15) | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
11 (20) | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
18 (28) | Power: 97.5 Acc: 85 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Accuracy. | |
25 (35) | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
34 (45) | Power: 142.5 Acc: 95 PP: 10 ![]() The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. | |
43 (54) | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
Hippopotas Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Hippopotas can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Damages opponent switching into battle. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. | |
Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 142.5 Acc: 95 PP: 10 ![]() The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S | ![]() Landorus Therian | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 145 | 105 | 90 | 80 | 91 |
S | ![]() Garchomp | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 108 | 130 | 80 | 95 | 85 | 102 |
S | ![]() Landorus | ![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 125 | 115 | 90 | 80 | 101 |
A | ![]() Ursaluna | ![]() ![]() | 550 | 130 | 140 | 45 | 105 | 80 | 50 |
A | ![]() Rhyperior | ![]() ![]() | 535 | 115 | 140 | 55 | 130 | 55 | 40 |







































