Giant's Mirror (Main Area)
30%- Method
- Walking in tall grass or a cave
- Level Range
- Lv. 26-28
- Conditions
- During a sandstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame
PokemonLore Pokédex
#450
POKÉDEX No. #450
Hippowdon
Heavyweight Pokémon
It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.
Weak to
Water
Grass
Ice
Height2.0 m
Weight300.0 kg
AbilitiesSand Stream
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP108326–420
- Attack112206–355
- Defense118216–368
- Sp. Atk68126–258
- Sp. Def72134–267
- Speed4789–212
Total525
/ 720
BST525
75 percentile (1025)+93 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Brown
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Hippopotas#449Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #450 |
| Champions | #450 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #123 |
| Galar | #315 |
| Hisui | #108 |
| Kalos Coastal | #49 |
| Lumiose City | #119 |
| Original Sinnoh | #123 |
| Paldea | #266 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
184
EV Yield
+2 Defense
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 34
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Hippowdon
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
Offensive Coverage
Hippowdon's Ground typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 525, Hippowdon plays as a slow bruiser that trades speed for raw hitting power. Its standout stat is Defense at 118, while Speed (47) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Ground typing leaves Hippowdon with 3 weaknesses against 2 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 60 puts Hippowdon in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.0 m
Weight
300.0 kg
TypeGround
Abilities
Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
7,650
Hatch Counter: 30
⚪
Capture Rate
60
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is a Ground type Pokémon.
What are Hippowdon's weaknesses?
Hippowdon takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice type moves. It is immune to Electric type moves.
How does Hippowdon evolve?
Hippowdon is the final form of the Hippopotas → Hippowdon evolution line.
What are Hippowdon's base stats?
Hippowdon has a base stat total of 525: HP 108, Attack 112, Defense 118, Sp. Atk 68, Sp. Def 72, Speed 47. Its highest stat is Defense (118).
