hippopotas

Hippopotas is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Ground

Abilities:

• Sand Stream: Summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle.
• Sand Force (Hidden Ability): Boosts the power of Rock, Ground, and Steel-type moves during a sandstorm.

Physical Characteristics:

• Hippopotas is a quadrupedal, hippopotamus-like Pokémon.
• It has a large, round body with a sandy brown coloration.
• Features dark brown patches on its back and around its eyes.
• Its eyes are small and recessed, with circular nostrils capable of blowing sand.
• It has a wide mouth and a short, stubby tail.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Hippopotas is known for living in arid, sandy environments such as deserts.
• It burrows into the sand to sleep, leaving only its nostrils exposed to breathe.
• This Pokémon is generally solitary and spends much of its time submerged in sand.
• It creates sand pits to trap prey and avoid predators.

In Battle:

• Known for its strong defensive capabilities, making it an effective tank.
• Signature moves include Dig, Earthquake, and Sand Tomb.
• Strong against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel types.
• Vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Grass-type moves.
• Often used to set up sandstorm conditions for its team, enhancing its Sand Force ability or benefiting allied Pokémon with Sand Rush or Sand Veil abilities.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Hippowdon starting at level 34, gaining increased size and power.

Interesting Facts:

• Hippopotas is inspired by the real-world hippopotamus, particularly in its behavior of staying submerged for long periods.
• Its sandstorm ability is a strategic asset in battles, especially in competitive play.
• In the anime, Hippopotas has been depicted as playful and curious, often getting into amusing situations due to its love for sand.
• Its name is a combination of "hippopotamus" and "potash," a component of sand.

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.