Pokédex - Hippopotas (White Version)
![[Picture of Hippopotas]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/449.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #449 |
| 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 | 66 |
| 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 |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Sand Force |
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 shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
French
Hippopotas - Pokémon Hippo
German
Hippopotas - Flusspferd
Spanish
Hippopotas - Pokémon Hipo
Italian
Hippopotas - Pokémon Ippo
Japanese
ヒポポタス (HIPOPOTASU) - カバポケモン (KABAPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Hippopotas Evolves)
- Evolves into Hippowdon at level 34.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Hippopotas)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
White Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 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 | 101 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 19 | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 19 | Dig | GROUND | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abeh |
| 25 | Sand Tomb | GROUND | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 31 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 37 | Earthquake | GROUND | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | 0 | All exc. user | be |
| 44 | Double-Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 50 | Fissure | GROUND | Physical | 1 | 30 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Hippopotas learn in Pokémon White?
Hippopotas can learn the following moves:
AttractTM45
Bite
- Level 7
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (I) (with Hidden Ability)
BulldozeTM78
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
CrunchLevel 31
Dig
- HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Level 19
- HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: TM28
Double TeamTM32
Double-EdgeLevel 44
Earth PowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Earthquake
- Level 37
- TM26
EndureBefore Black/White: TM58
FacadeTM42
FissureLevel 50
FrustrationTM21
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerTM10
Iron TailBefore Black/White: TM23
Mud-SlapPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
ProtectTM17
RestTM44
ReturnTM27
RoarTM05
Rock SlideTM80
Rock Smash
- Before Black/White: HM06
- Black/White Versions and Later: TM94
Rock TombTM39
RoundTM48
Sand-AttackLevel 1
SandstormTM37
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Sleep Talk
- Before Black/White: TM82
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
SnorePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Stealth RockBefore Black/White: TM76
Stockpile
- Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (II) (with Hidden Ability)
StrengthHM04
SubstituteTM90
Sunny DayTM11
Superpower
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Rugged Mountain (III) (with Hidden Ability)
SwaggerTM87
TackleLevel 1
Take DownLevel 19
ToxicTM06
Water PulseBefore Black/White: TM03
YawnLevel 13