Bounce
Learned at Lv. 46
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Power: 85Accuracy: 85PP: 5PhysicalParalysis
User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
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#187
POKÉDEX No. #187
Hoppip
Cottonweed Pokémon
To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though.
Weak to
Ice×4Flying
Poison
Rock
Fire
Height0.4 m
Weight0.5 kg
AbilitiesChlorophyll
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP35180–274
- Attack3567–185
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk3567–185
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed5094–218
Total250
/ 720
BST250
5 percentile (1025)-166 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Pink
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #187 |
| Kalos Central | #135 |
| Original Johto | #67 |
| Paldea | #16 |
| Updated Johto | #67 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
50
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
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
Ground
Rock
Water
Fighting
BugGrass
Offensive Coverage
Hoppip's Grass / Flying typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, water, fighting, bug, grass types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Hoppip's 250 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Special Defense (55) carries most matchups, but a low HP stat of 35 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Grass, Flying combination gives Hoppip 3 resistances, 1 immunity, and 5 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Ice moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 6 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Hoppip is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.4 m
Weight
0.5 kg
TypeGrassFlying
Abilities
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Protects against major status ailments during strong sunlight.
Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
FairyPlant
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Hoppip?
Hoppip is a dual-type Grass, Flying Pokémon.
What are Hoppip's weaknesses?
Hoppip takes 4× damage from Ice type moves and takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Rock, Fire type moves. It is immune to Ground type moves.
How does Hoppip evolve?
Hoppip evolves into Skiploom at level 18. Full evolution line: Hoppip → Skiploom → Jumpluff.
What are Hoppip's base stats?
Hoppip has a base stat total of 250: HP 35, Attack 35, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 35, Sp. Def 55, Speed 50. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (55).
