hoppip

Hoppip is a dual-type Grass/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Grass / Flying

Abilities:

• Chlorophyll: Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in sunshine
• Leaf Guard: Prevents status conditions in sunny weather
• Infiltrator (Hidden Ability): Passes through the opposing Pokémon's barriers, substitutes, and the like

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, light pink Pokémon resembling a bulbous plant
• Features a round body with large, oval eyes and a small mouth
• Has green leaf-like appendages protruding from its head, resembling helicopter seeds
• Possesses stubby arms and legs that are mainly for balance rather than locomotion

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in grassy fields and open plains where it can drift freely in the wind
• Known to gather in clusters for safety, floating together in the breeze
• Uses its leaves to float and travel, often seen bobbing gently in the air
• Prefers sunny, breezy environments where it can ride the wind effortlessly

In Battle:

• Primarily a support Pokémon, using moves that disrupt and annoy opponents
• Notable moves include Leech Seed, Synthesis, and Sleep Powder
• Vulnerable to Ice and Rock types due to its dual typing
• Can utilize Sunny Day to boost its abilities and healing moves

Evolution:

• Evolves into Skiploom starting at level 18
• Evolves from Skiploom into Jumpluff starting at level 27

Interesting Facts:

• Hoppip's tendency to drift with the wind makes it sensitive to weather changes
• Known for its lightweight body, allowing it to be carried great distances by the wind
• The leaves on its head are often mistaken for a part of the environment, providing camouflage
• Its design is likely inspired by dandelion seeds and helicopter seeds

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gatherin clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though.
• Silver: Its body is so light, it must grip the groundfirmly with its feet to keep from being blown away.
• Crystal: It can be carried away on even the gentlest breeze.It may even float all the way to the next town.
• Ruby: This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, HOPPIP links its leaveswith other HOPPIP to prepare against being blown away.
• Sapphire: This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, HOPPIP links its leaveswith other HOPPIP to prepare against being blown away.
• Emerald: This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, a HOPPIP links leaves with others to prepare against being blown away.
• Firered: Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away.
• Leafgreen: To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though.
• Diamond: It drifts on winds. It is said that when HOPPIP gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.
• Pearl: It drifts on winds. It is said that when HOPPIP gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.
• Platinum: It drifts on winds. It is said that when HOPPIP gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.
• Heartgold: To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. But they do enjoy gentle breezes.
• Soulsilver: Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away.
• Black: It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.
• White: It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.
• Black-2: It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.
• White-2: It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.
• X: Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away.
• Y: It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.
• Omega-Ruby: This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, Hoppip links its leaves with other Hoppip to prepare against being blown away.
• Alpha-Sapphire: This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, Hoppip links its leaves with other Hoppip to prepare against being blown away.