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#450
Default
201
ATK
191
DEF
239
STA
Lvl 50Max CP
3488
Lvl 40
3085
Lvl 25Weather Boost
2204
Lvl 20Raids/Eggs
1763
Lvl 15Research
1322
Stage 1
Hippopotas
Hippopotas
Stage 2
Hippowdon
Hippowdon

PvE Analysis

Hippowdown spent a lot of time as a devalued Ground Type, thanks primarily to its lack of a Ground Type Fast Move despite also sporting the full set of original Elemental Fangs and Bite instead. Well, now it's got a strong and very thematically relevant moveset in Sand Attack and Scorching Sands. Now this ruler of the land-hippo stands tall as... an okay Ground Type attacker.  

Best PvE Offensive Moveset

Sand Attack + Scorching SandsBest
  • Sand Attack is Hippowdon's STAB Fast Move, and its overall best option.
  • Fire Fang, Ice Fang, Thunder Fang, and Bite all fall behind.
  • Scorching Sands is Hippowdon's preferred charged move on offense.
  • Earth Power and Earthquake fall short.
  • Stone Edge and Body Slam serve no offensive role.
  • Weather Ball Rock is good, but lacks STAB. 

Best PvE Defensive Moveset

Ice Fang, Fire Fang, or Thunder Fang + Body Slam or Weather Ball Rock
  • Ice Fang and Fire Fang are preferable for hurting Grass attackers, while Thunder Fang is good vs Water attackers. 
  • Bite falls behind on defense, even when other fast moves would be resisted.
  • Sand Attack is too weak to be good for Defense.
  • Body Slam hits quickly and often, but its power leaves something to be desired.
  • Weather Ball Rock is also a good option, especially given the raw power of many Flying Type attackers.
  • Earth Power is the much stronger charged move, but it's quite easy to dodge.
  • Scorching Sands isn't as strong as Earth Power, but it's more difficult to dodge.
  • Stone Edge is hard to dodge, though its 1-bar status makes it pretty unwieldy. It's probably best to just stick with Weather Ball Rock if you want Rock coverage.
  • Earthquake takes time to charge and can be seen coming from a mile away.
Flee Rate
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Buddy Distance
Catch Rate
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Female Ratio
50 %
Male Ratio
50 %