Type matchups
Damage Hippowdon takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Hippowdon has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 108
- Attack
- 112
- Defense
- 118
- Sp. Atk
- 68
- Sp. Def
- 72
- Speed
- 47
- Total
- 525
Hippowdon has a base stat total of 525, higher than 73% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (118). With Attack (112) well above Sp. Atk (68), it works best as a physical attacker. At 47 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 108 HP, 118 Defense and 72 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Hippowdon can have the abilities Sand Stream and Sand Force.
How to beat Hippowdon
Hippowdon takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Hippowdon's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Hippowdon's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Hippowdon's Ground moves.
Evolution
Hippowdon is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Hippopotas → Hippowdon), evolving from Hippopotas.
Best counters to Hippowdon
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Hippowdon weak to?
As a Ground type, Hippowdon takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Hippowdon resistant to?
Hippowdon resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Hippowdon?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Hippowdon with super-effective attacks.