Pokemon Legends Arceus Hippopotas | Locations, Moves, Stats

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Hippo Pokémon

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 combined Base Stats.

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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).

Grade	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	68	246	340
D	Attack	72	134	267
E	Defense	78	144	280
F	Special Attack	38	72	192
F	Special Defense	42	80	201
F	Speed	32	62	179
F	Total	330

Best Held Items
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
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)

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	→	First Evo
Hippopotas	Level 34 →	Hippowdon

Where To Find Hippopotas in Pokemon Legends Arceus

We are gathering Locations for Hippopotas in Pokemon Legends Arceus; check back soon as we will update this page with the newest information as it becomes available.

Pokemon Legends Arceus 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.

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

What pokemon is Hippopotas Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
A	Gyarados WATER FLYING
A	Tangrowth GRASS
A	Walrein ICE WATER
A	Empoleon WATER STEEL
A	Mamoswine ICE GROUND

What pokemon is Hippopotas Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
A	Electivire ELECTRIC
A	Crobat POISON FLYING
A	Magnezone ELECTRIC STEEL
A	Rhyperior GROUND ROCK
B	Jolteon ELECTRIC

Best Hippopotas Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Note: These moves are based on the most recent pokemon release, and will be updated when Pokemon Legends: Arceus is released.

Best Moveset for Hippopotas Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
44	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
40	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
28	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
20	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

Best Moveset for Hippopotas TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM23	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
TM28	Dig	Physical	120	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM96	Strength	Physical	80	100	15

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Hippopotas Level Up Moves

List of Moves Hippopotas can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Sand Attack GROUND	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
4	Bite DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
8	Yawn NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
12	Sand Tomb GROUND	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
16	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
20	Crunch DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
24	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
28	Take Down NORMAL	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
32	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
36	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
40	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
44	Double-Edge NORMAL	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
48	Fissure GROUND	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
52	Slack Off NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half its max HP.

Hippopotas TM Moves

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

TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM23	Iron Tail STEEL	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Hippopotas Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Hippopotas can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Stockpile NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Stores energy for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
Swallow NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The more times the user has performed Stockpile, the more HP is recovered.
Spit Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power depends on how many times the user performed Stockpile.
Curse GHOST	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Whirlwind NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
Slack Off NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half its max HP.
Body Slam NORMAL	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Sand Tomb GROUND	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
Revenge FIGHTING	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power increases if user was hit first.