hoppip

Hoppip is a Grass/Flying-type 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): Bypasses the opposing Pokémon's barriers, substitutes, and the like

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, light pink Pokémon resembling a plant bulb
• Features large, circular eyes and a small, round body
• Has long, green leaves protruding from its head
• Possesses a tiny tail and small feet
• Lightweight build allows it to float in the air

Behavior and Habitat:

• Commonly found in open grassy fields and plains
• Drifts with the wind to travel great distances
• Groups together with other Hoppip to avoid being blown away completely
• Exhibits a carefree and light-hearted demeanor
• Adapted to windy environments, using its leaves to stabilize its flight

In Battle:

• Known for its supportive role rather than offensive capabilities
• Utilizes moves like Leech Seed and Sleep Powder
• Can employ strategies involving status effects and healing
• Weak to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Rock types due to its dual typing
• Its Speed can be enhanced in sunny weather, allowing it to act quickly

Evolution:

• Evolves from Skiploom starting at level 27
• Evolves into Jumpluff starting at level 18
• Part of a three-stage evolutionary line, beginning as Hoppip, then Skiploom, and finally Jumpluff

Interesting Facts:

• Moves in groups to avoid getting lost while airborne
• Known as the "Cottonweed Pokémon"
• Its ability to drift with the wind is likened to dandelion seeds
• Despite its lightness, it has developed ways to anchor itself during strong winds
• Often seen floating gently during the daytime, enjoying the sun and breeze

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.