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Hippowdon

Hippowdon

GROUND
HP
108
Atk
112
Def
118
SpA
68
SpD
72
Spe
47
Build Hippowdon in Team BuilderView all Hippowdon teams

Weaknesses

  • GRASS2x
  • ICE2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Adamant 0/25/32/0/9/0

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus20.8%
  2. EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical16.7%
  3. Rock SlideROCKPhysical16.7%
  4. Ice FangICEPhysical12.5%

Best Ability / Item

Sand StreamLeftoversLeftovers

Hippowdon technical VGC usage sections

Best Hippowdon Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    20.83%
  • #2

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

    16.67%
  • #3

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    16.67%
  • #4

    Ice Fang

    ICEPhysical65 BP

    The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

    12.50%
  • #5

    Fissure

    GROPhysical

    The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

    8.33%
  • #6

    High Horsepower

    GROPhysical95 BP

    The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

    8.33%
  • #7

    Thunder Fang

    ELEPhysical65 BP

    The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

    4.17%
  • #8

    Yawn

    NORStatus

    The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

    4.17%
  • #9

    Slack Off

    NORStatus

    The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half its max HP.

    4.17%
  • #10

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    4.17%

Best Hippowdon Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 0/25/32/0/9/0

    50.00%
  • #2

    Impish 32/0/2/0/32/0

    50.00%

Best Hippowdon Abilities

  • #1

    Sand Stream

    The Pokémon summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle.

    100.00%

Best Hippowdon Items

  • #1
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    83.33%
  • #2
    Soft Sand

    Soft Sand

    Raises the power of Ground-type moves.

    16.67%

Best Hippowdon Teammates

  • #1
    hawlucha-megaHawlucha-mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    13.33%
  • #2
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    13.33%
  • #3
    excadrillExcadrill
    GROSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    13.33%
  • #4
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    13.33%
  • #5
    pangoroPangoro
    FIGDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    13.33%
  • #6
    vanilluxeVanilluxe
    ICE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #7
    samurott-hisuiSamurott-hisui
    WATDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #8
    whimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #9
    aggron-megaAggron-mega
    STE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%
  • #10
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.67%

Teams with Hippowdon

Medicham MegaNinetalesVictreebelKrookodileNoivernHippowdon
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ArbokPangoroSteelix MegaHippowdonReuniclusHydrapple
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HattereneSylveonMimikyuAmpharos MegaHippowdonPangoro
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Aggron MegaIncineroarSinistchaTyranitarHippowdonFarigiraf
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Hawlucha MegaGarchompExcadrillHippowdonVanilluxeSamurott-Hisui
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WhimsicottGarchompExcadrillSylveonHippowdonHawlucha Mega
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Hippowdon?

The best moveset for Hippowdon in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Protect, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Ice Fang.

How to counter Hippowdon in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Hippowdon can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (grass 2x, ice 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Hippowdon?

The best item for Hippowdon is typically Leftovers, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.