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Hippowdon (Japanese: カバルドン, HepburnKabarudon) (hip-POW-don[1]) is a Ground-Type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

It has a dark gray back and muzzle with several holes in them. Sand often spills out of the ports on its back and its nostrils. This sand is stored internally and is used to create twisters when attacking. It has a large, rounded snout, a mouth filled with peg-like teeth, and red eyes. Hippowdon has black feet with four blunt claws each.

Gender differences[]

Male Hippowdon are black and yellow-tan while females are completely black.

Behavior[]

It is short-tempered and may hold its mouth agape as a display of strength. Hippowdon's massive jaws are capable of crushing cars. It has a symbiotic relationship with Dwebble, which clears any stones stuck in its ports. Drapion are known to stay away from Hippowdon. Excess sand is expelled out of Hippowdon's ports to create room for fresh sand to ingest, in order for it to stay healthy.

Evolution[]

Hippowdon evolves from Hippopotas as of level 34.

Game Info[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Route 228 Uncommon
Platinum Route 228 Uncommon
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Hippopotas None
Black and White Evolve Hippopotas None
X and Y Evolve Hippopotas None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds

Side Game Locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Dark Crater (B1F-B10F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Haruba Desert


Pokédex Entries[]

  • Diamond

    It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.

  • Pearl

    Its huge mouth is almost seven feet across. It has enough power to completely crush a car.

  • Platinum

    Surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of strength.

  • HeartGold

    It brandishes its gaping mouth in a display of fearsome strength. It raises vast quantities of sand while attacking.

  • SoulSilver

    It brandishes its gaping mouth in a display of fearsome strength. It raises vast quantities of sand while attacking.

  • Black

    Surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of strength.

  • White

    Surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of strength.

  • Black 2

    Surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of strength.

  • White 2

    Surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of strength.

  • X

    It brandishes its gaping mouth in a display of fearsome strength. It raises vast quantities of sand while attacking.

  • Y

    It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.

  • Omega Ruby

    It brandishes its gaping mouth in a display of fearsome strength. It raises vast quantities of sand while attacking.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.

  • Sword

    Stones can get stuck in the ports on their bodies. Dwebble help dislodge such stones, so Hippowdon look after these Pokémon.

  • Shield

    When roused to violence by its rage, it spews out the quantities of sand it has swallowed and whips up a sandstorm.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
108
Attack
112
Defense
118
Sp. Atk
68
Sp. Def
72
Speed
47
Total
525

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Ice Fang 65 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Yawn —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
7 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
13 Yawn —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
19 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
19 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
25 Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
31 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
40 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
50 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
60 Fissure —% 5 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Ice Fang 65 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 3 0 ♥
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
1 Yawn —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
7 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
13 Yawn —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
19 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
19 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
25 Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
31 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 4 ♥
40 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
50 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
60 Fissure —% 5 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Ice Fang 65 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Yawn —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
7 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
13 Yawn —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
19 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
19 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
25 Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
31 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
40 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
50 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
60 Fissure —% 5 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1DPPt
1HGSS
Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beauty 3
1DPPt
1HGSS
Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Smart 3
1DPPt
1HGSS
Ice Fang 65 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Cool 3
1DPPt
1HGSS
Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
1DPPt
1HGSS
Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 2
1DPPt
1HGSS
Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 3
1DPPt
1HGSS
Yawn —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
7DPPt
7HGSS
Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 3
13DPPt
13HGSS
Yawn —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
19DPPt
19HGSS
Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
N/ADPPt
19HGSS
Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
25DPPt
25HGSS
Sand Tomb 15 70% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 0
31DPPt
31HGSS
Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2
40DPPt
40HGSS
Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
50DPPt
50HGSS
Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 0
60DPPt
60HGSS
Fissure —% 5 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28HGSS Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
TM76 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Hippowdon can learn, refer to Hippopotas.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Head ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Superpower  120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Smart 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Superpower  120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Trivia[]

  • The female Hippowdon has not made an appearance in the anime series yet.

Origin[]

Hippopotas appears to be based on a hippopotamus while also possibly being based on the Bahamut, a creature said to have the head of a hippo while also relating to sand and earthquakes. Its sand coming out of its body may reference the "blood sweat" often associated with hippos (though the secretion is neither blood nor sweat).

Etymology[]

Hippowdon comes from hippopotamus, power and don (Spanish for lord and Greek for tooth).

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 170. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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