hippowdon

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

Type: Ground

Abilities:

• Sand Stream: Summons a sandstorm when it enters battle, which lasts for five turns and can increase the Special Defense of Rock-type Pokémon.
• Sand Force (Hidden Ability): Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves by 30% during a sandstorm.

Physical Characteristics:

• Large, hippo-like Pokémon with a robust and stocky build
• Comes in two color variations: males are primarily sandy brown, while females are black
• Has massive jaws and nostrils that can expel sand
• Its body is dotted with holes from which it releases sand, creating a constant cloud around it

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in deserts and arid regions
• Known for creating and living in large sand pits or dunes
• Displays a territorial nature, often seen patrolling its domain
• Uses sandstorms for both camouflage and defense

In Battle:

• Functions as a physical tank due to high Defense and HP stats
• Often used to set up weather conditions with its Sand Stream ability
• Common moves include Earthquake, Slack Off, and Stone Edge
• Excels in wearing down opponents with residual sandstorm damage
• Weak against Water, Ice, and Grass types but can withstand many physical attacks

Evolution:

• Evolves from Hippopotas starting at level 34

Interesting Facts:

• Known as the "Heavyweight Pokémon" due to its considerable size and mass
• The sand expelled from its body can reach far distances, used both offensively and defensively
• Its robust nature and ability to create sandstorms make it a formidable guardian of its territory
• Despite its intimidating appearance, it is generally calm unless provoked

This summary captures the essential aspects of Hippowdon, highlighting its characteristics, abilities, and roles both in the wild and in battle.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: It is surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of its 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: It is surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of its strength.
• White: It is surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of its strength.
• Black-2: It is surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of its strength.
• White-2: It is surprisingly quick to anger. It holds its mouth agape as a display of its 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.
• Legends-Arceus: Short-tempered and easily moved to violence. It whips up whirlwinds of sand to crush its foes' spirits, then goes in for the attack.