Pokédex - Hippopotas (Pearl Version)
![[Picture of Hippopotas]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/449.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #449 |
| Sinnoh | #122 |
| Height | 0.8 m (2'7") |
| Weight | 49.5 kg (109.1 lb) |
| Type | GROUND |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Hippopotas]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAKElEQVQ4y2NgGLbgPxSjs0k2AB1TpJkqBvyniwEMg8IABko1jwISAACF7DPNkEqznAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Color | Brown |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 140 |
| Base Experience | 95 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 7680 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Defense: 1 |
| Abilities | Sand Stream |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Hippopotas
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 72 |
| Defense | 78 |
| Speed | 32 |
| Special Attack | 38 |
| Special Defense | 42 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Hippopotas - Hippo Pokémon
It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
French
Hippopotas - Pokémon Hippo
Il se recouvre de sable pour se protéger des microbes. Il n’aime pas l’eau.
German
Hippopotas - Flusspferd
Es bedeckt sich mit Sand, um sich vor Keimen zu schützen. Es mag es gar nicht, wenn es nass wird.
Spanish
Hippopotas - Pokémon Hipo
Se embadurna de arena para protegerse de los gérmenes. No le gusta mojarse.
Italian
Hippopotas - Pokémon Ippo
Si ricopre di sabbia per proteggersi dai germi. Non ama bagnarsi.
Japanese
ヒポポタス (HIPOPOTASU) - カバポケモン (KABAPOKEMON)
ぜんしんに すなを まとうことで ばいきんから からだを まもる。 みずに ぬれることが にがて。 (Zenshinni sunawo matoukotode baikinkara karadawo mamoru. mizuni nurerukotoga nigate. )
Evolutions (When Hippopotas Evolves)
- Evolves into Hippowdon at level 34.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Hippopotas)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruin Maniac Cave | 22-23 | 5% | Land |
| Ruin Maniac Cave | 22-24 | 10% | Land |
| Maniac Tunnel | 22-25 | 20% | Land |
Moves Learned
Pearl Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 35 | 95 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Sand-Attack | GROUND | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 7 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 13 | Yawn | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 19 | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 25 | Sand Tomb | GROUND | Physical | 15 | 70 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 31 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 37 | Earthquake | GROUND | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
| 44 | Double-Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 50 | Fissure | GROUND | Physical | 1 | 30 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Hippopotas learn in Pokémon Pearl?
Hippopotas can learn the following moves:
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Level 19
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: TM28
- Level 37
- TM26