Hippopotas

Hippopotas is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. It is known for its appearance resembling a small hippopotamus with a bulky brown body, a wide mouth, and small eyes surrounded by darker patches. Hippopotas is often found in arid regions and deserts where it enjoys burrowing and bathing in sand rather than water.

Type: Ground

Abilities: - Sand Stream: This primary ability causes a sandstorm to kick up when Hippopotas enters battle, lasting for five turns (or indefinitely in earlier generations), which benefits Rock, Ground, and Steel-types by boosting their Special Defense. - Hidden Ability (Sand Force): Sand Force boosts the power of Hippopotas's Rock, Ground, and Steel-type moves by 30% during a sandstorm.

Interesting Facts: - Hippopotas is often found covering itself in sand to protect against dehydration and to keep cool in its arid habitat. This behavior is also depicted in

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
• Pearl: It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
• Platinum: It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
• Heartgold: It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
• Soulsilver: It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
• Black: It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
• White: It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
• Black-2: It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
• White-2: It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
• X: It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
• Y: It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
• Omega-Ruby: It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
• Sword: It moves through the sands with its mouth open, swallowing sand along with its prey. It gets rid of the sand by spouting it from its nose.
• Shield: This Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.
• Legends-Arceus: Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils.