Hoppip Best Moveset
Grass/Flying at 35 Sp. Atk and 50 Speed. AbilityChlorophyll doubles Speed under sun but nothing about the offensive side functions. The moveset is three evolutions deep into irrelevance. Evolve through to Jumpluff for 110 Speed and the support tools that at least have niche value.
Hoppip was a niche pick at best in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal), rarely seen in standard play. This was Hoppip's competitive peak.
Best Moves
Best Build
Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Leech Seed
- Encore
- Stun Spore
Hoppip was a niche pick at best in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald), rarely seen in standard play. Hoppip maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Timid nature.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Substitute
- Sunny Day
- Solar Beam
Recommended Teammates
Hoppip was a niche pick at best in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum), rarely seen in standard play. Hoppip maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Aromatherapy
- Giga Drain
- Bullet Seed
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Hoppip was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. Hoppip maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Infiltrator with Flyinggem, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Acrobatics
- Synthesis
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Hoppip was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Hoppip maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Chlorophyll with Focus Sash, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Memento
- Grassy Terrain
- Sleep Powder
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Hoppip was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Hoppip maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Infiltrator with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Support Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Acrobatics
- Leech Seed
- Strength Sap
Hoppip was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. Hoppip maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Infiltrator with Eviolite, favoring a Lonely nature.
Support Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Tailwind
- Acrobatics
Recommended Teammates
Hoppip Weakness
Hoppip's Grass/Flying typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Fire, Poison, Flying, and Rock. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Ground-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Hoppip Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Hoppip
Baxcalibur can KO Hoppip with Icicle Spear (130-154%). Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (349-410%). Staraptor's Double-Edge also KOs at 122-144%.
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hoppip View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 4x130-154%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hoppip View Blaziken builds →Close Combat87-102%KO Flare Blitz 2x349-410%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Hoppip View Staraptor builds →Close Combat40-48% U Turn47-56% Double Edge122-144%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Hoppip View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x250-295%KO | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Hoppip View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 4x180-212%KO Flamethrower 2x90-106%KO | ||
Evolution
Three stages ahead. Hoppip grows into Skiploom, then pushes on to Jumpluff. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 210 total stats over Hoppip. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Hoppip
Hoppip is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 56 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Hoppip in SV
The path to Hoppip starts with Hoppip at Lv. 2-60 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Hoppip ✓South Province (Area One) - GrassLv.2-8OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.2-8OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.18-27OverworldRate 6%Asado Desert - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Asado Desert - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SkiploomEast Province (Area One) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.18-27OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.18-27OverworldRate 6%or evolve from Hoppip (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into JumpluffAsado Desert - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Asado Desert - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Paldean Sea - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area One) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Glaseado MountainLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area One) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%Tagtree Thicket - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.33-60OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%The Pokémon League - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - Flower PatchLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area One) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.33-50OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Skiploom (Step 2)
decent spawn rates across 8 locations for Hoppip in early-game encounter areas. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Hoppip in BDSP
The path to Hoppip starts with Hoppip at Lv. 9-63 via walking and special encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Hoppip ✓Route 205 - SouthLv.9-10Using PokeRadarRate 22%Route 205 - NorthLv.11Using PokeRadarBrilliant DiamondRate 20%Fuego IronworksLv.29Using PokeRadarShining PearlRate 20%Grassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SkiploomRoute 205 - NorthLv.12Using PokeRadarBrilliant DiamondRate 2%Fuego IronworksLv.30Using PokeRadarShining PearlRate 2%Grassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameor evolve from Hoppip (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Jumpluff
Hoppip isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Hoppip from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or HeartGold & SoulSilver. The evolution path from Hoppip to Hoppip is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Hoppip in USUM
- Step 1Hoppip ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 33. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 11. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Memorial Pillar. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 205. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 205. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 33. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Skiploom
Step 3Evolve into Jumpluff
Hoppip isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Hoppip from Gold & Silver, Crystal, or HeartGold & SoulSilver. The evolution path from Hoppip to Hoppip is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Hoppip in SM
- Step 1Hoppip ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Skiploom with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Hoppip egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Gold & SilverNot TradeableAppears in Gold & Silver via Walking · Route 33. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom CrystalNot TradeableAppears in Crystal via Walking · Route 11. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom FireRed & LeafGreenNot TradeableAppears in FireRed & LeafGreen via Walking · Memorial Pillar. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 205. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 205. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 33. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Skiploom
- Step 3Evolve into Jumpluff
Base Stats
An unusually even spread gives Hoppip flexibility. Sp. Def barely edges ahead. But HP isn't far off. Easy to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 1 Sp. Def EV.
This Pokémon is blown across vast distances by the wind. It is unclear where the Hoppip of Paldea originally came from.
Hoppip Guide
You can run Hoppip through the first few routes without issues. 250 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Skiploom as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Hoppip spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves