About Hippowdon
Hippowdon (Pokédex #0450) is a Ground-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Heavyweight Pokémon. It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.
As a Ground-type POKEMON, Hippowdon has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Grass, Ice moves. Conversely, Hippowdon is completely immune to Electric — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Poison, Rock moves, taking only half damage from them.
Hippowdon's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 525 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 108 · ATK 112 · DEF 118 · SP.ATK 68 · SP.DEF 72 · SPD 47. Its standout stat is DEF (118), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Sand stream, Sand force, with Sand force as its hidden ability.
Hippowdon stands 2.0 m (79") tall and weighs 300.0 kg (661.4 lbs). Capture rate: 60/255 (moderate to catch). Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Ground.
Hippowdon is part of the Hippopotas → Hippowdon evolution line (2-stage). Hippowdon is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Hippopotas. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
