Hippopotas Stats

Hippopotas highest IV stat is Def (78) and the lowest being Speed (32).

Rank Value Stat
F
68
HP
D
72
Atk
E
78
Def
F
38
Sp.Atk
F
42
Sp.Def
F
32
Speed
F
330
Total

Hippopotas Guide

Hippopotas has a 1 Defense EV Yield, which means the best nature to have with Hippopotas is a Relaxed nature due to the highest IV stat being Defense.

Hippopotas Detail
Wild Held ItemNone
Wild Material Drops
Best Nature
Relaxed
+10% Defense
-10% Speed
Weak To
2x
2x
2x
Resistance To
1/2
1/2
0
Catch Rate140 (18.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
EV Yield1 Defense

How To Evolve Hippopotas in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Hippopotas Regular Evolution requires Level 34 to evolve into Hippowdon.

    Hippopotas Regular Evolution
  1. #265
    Hippopotas
  2. Evolves at level 34
  3. #266
    Hippowdon

The Hippopotas Regular Evolution biggest stat increase will be the HP stat.

Evolutions Total HP Atk Def Sp.Atk Sp.Def Speed
Hippopotas
330
68
72
78
38
42
32
Stat Increase
+195
+40
+40
+40
+30
+30
+15
Hippowdon
525
108
112
118
68
72
47
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Where To Find Hippopotas Locations in Pokemon SV

Hippopotas has 1 spawn locations in pokemon scarlet and violet. You can find Hippopotas appearing at level 20 - 38, within the ? location.

Hippopotas Locations

Location How To Catch Pokemon Spawns
Tera Raid Spawn
Hippopotas
Lv. 35
?
Very Rare
1
1 Biome
1
Lv. 1
?
Very Rare
1
1 Biome
1
Lv. 1

Hippopotas Raid Rewards in Pokemon SV

Pokemon SV Hippopotas has 1 Tera Raids. The Hippopotas Tera Raid will be a Lv.35 3-Star Raid.

Raid Rewards Raid Moves
Lv. 35
13.86%
5.75%
12.2%
9.72%
12.31%
43.86%
37.5%
Bulldoze
Bite
Take Down
Yawn

Pokemon SV 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.

Hippopotas Type Weakness Chart
Damage Taken Types
+400%
Damage From
+200%
Damage From
Water
2x
Grass
2x
Ice
2x
-50%
Less Damage From
Poison
1/2
Rock
1/2
-75%
Less Damage From
Immune
to Damage From
Electric
0

What pokemon is Hippopotas Weak Against?
Increased Damage

Tier Pokemon Damage Taken Based on Move Type
S
+200%
S
+200%
S
+200%
S
+200%
S
+200%
S
+200%
A
+200%
A
+200%

What pokemon is Hippopotas Resistant Against?
Reduced Damage

Tier Pokemon Damage Taken Based on Move Type
S
Immune
S
Immune
S
Immune
S
Immune
S
-50%
S
-50%
A
Immune
B
Immune
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Best Moves for Hippopotas in Scarlet and Violet

Hippopotas Best Moves to use when choosing a Moveset, includes leveling moves such as Double-Edge and TM Moves like Earth Power, and Body Slam.

Unlock Move Description
Earthquake
Ground
Tier:
B Tier
Power:
100
Acc:
100
PP:
10
Physical
Effect:
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it.
Dig
Ground
Tier:
C Tier
Power:
80
Acc:
100
PP:
10
Physical
Effect:
The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Earth Power
Ground
Tier:
C Tier
Power:
90
Acc:
100
PP:
10
Special
Effect:
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Lv. 44
Double-Edge
Normal
Tier:
C Tier
Power:
120
Acc:
100
PP:
15
Physical
Effect:
A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Body Slam
Normal
Tier:
D Tier
Power:
85
Acc:
100
PP:
15
Physical
Effect:
The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

List of Hippopotas Moves in

Hippopotas can learn 15 Moves from Leveling Up and 26 TM Moves. Moves like Slack Off which, Hippopotas will learn by reaching level 52. You can also learn TM tutor moves such as Earth Power, Body Slam and Bulldoze.

Hippopotas Level Up Moves

List of the 15 Moves Hippopotas can learn from leveling up.

Lv Move Description
Lv.1
Sand Attack
Ground
Tier:
F Tier
Power:
0
Acc:
100
PP:
15
Status
Effect:
Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.
Lv.1
Tackle
Normal
Tier:
E Tier
Power:
40
Acc:
100
PP:
35
Physical
Effect:
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Lv.4
Bite
Dark
Tier:
E Tier
Power:
60
Acc:
100
PP:
25
Physical
Effect:
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Lv.8
Yawn
Normal
Tier:
F Tier
Power:
0
Acc:
101
PP:
10
Status
Effect:
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.
Lv.12
Sand Tomb
Ground
Tier:
E Tier
Power:
35
Acc:
85
PP:
15
Physical
Effect:
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Lv.16
Dig
Ground
Tier:
C Tier
Power:
80
Acc:
100
PP:
10
Physical
Effect:
The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Lv.20
Crunch
Dark
Tier:
D Tier
Power:
80
Acc:
100
PP:
15
Physical
Effect:
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Lv.24
Sandstorm
Rock
Tier:
F Tier
Power:
0
Acc:
101
PP:
10
Status
Effect:
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokemon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Lv.28
Take Down
Normal
Tier:
D Tier
Power:
90
Acc:
85
PP:
20
Physical
Effect:
A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Lv.32
Roar
Normal
Tier:
F Tier
Power:
0
Acc:
101
PP:
20
Status
Effect:
The target is scared off, and a different Pokemon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokemon.
Lv.36
Rest
Psychic
Tier:
F Tier
Power:
0
Acc:
101
PP:
5
Status
Effect:
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Lv.40
Earthquake
Ground
Tier:
B Tier
Power:
100
Acc:
100
PP:
10
Physical
Effect:
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokemon around it.
Lv.44
Double-Edge
Normal
Tier:
C Tier
Power:
120
Acc:
100
PP:
15
Physical
Effect:
A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Lv.48
Fissure
Ground
Tier:
F Tier
Power:
1
Acc:
30
PP:
5
Physical
Effect:
The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
Lv.52
Slack Off
Normal
Tier:
F Tier
Power:
0
Acc:
101
PP:
5
Status
Effect:
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half its max HP.