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Shiny Hippopotas

Shiny Hippopotas

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Hippopotas is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Shiny Hippopotas Pokédex Data

Species

Hippo Pokémon

Height

0.8 m (2′07″)

Weight

49.5 kg (109.1 lbs)

Catch rate

140 (18.3%)

Base friendship

50

Base Exp.

66

EV yield

1 Def

Growth rate

Slow

Egg cycles

30 (7,454–7,710 steps)

Gender ratio

♂ 50% / ♀ 50%

Egg groups

Field

Shiny Hippopotas Abilities

Shiny Hippopotas Base Stats

HP
68246–340
Attack
72134–267
Defense
78144–280
Sp. Atk
3872–192
Sp. Def
4280–201
Speed
3262–179
Total330

Min–Max at Lv. 100

Shiny Hippopotas Type Matchups

Shiny Hippopotas Evolution Chain

Shiny Hippopotas Moves

Moves learnt by level up

Lv.MoveTypePower
1Sand-AttackGround1
1TackleNormal1
7BiteDark7
13YawnNormal13
19Take DownNormal19
25Sand TombGround25
31CrunchDark31
37EarthquakeGround37
44Double-EdgeNormal44
50FissureGround50
-Body SlamNormal85
-CurseGhost-
-Sand TombGround35
-Slack OffNormal-
-Spit UpNormal-
-StockpileNormal-
-SwallowNormal-

Moves learnt by HM

HMMoveTypePower
04StrengthNormal4
06Rock SmashFighting6
03Water PulseWater3
05RoarNormal5
06ToxicPoison6
10Hidden PowerNormal10
11Sunny DayFire11
17ProtectNormal17
21FrustrationNormal21
23Iron TailSteel23
26EarthquakeGround26
27ReturnNormal27
32Double TeamNormal32
37SandstormRock37
39Rock TombRock39
42FacadeNormal42
43Secret PowerNormal43
44RestPsychic44
45AttractNormal45
58EndureNormal58
76Stealth RockRock76
78CaptivateNormal78
80Rock SlideRock80
82Sleep TalkNormal82
83Natural GiftNormal83
87SwaggerNormal87
90SubstituteNormal90

Shiny Hippopotas Pokédex Entries

  • Diamond:It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
  • Pearl:It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
  • Platinum:It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
  • HeartGold, SoulSilver:It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
  • Black, White:It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
  • Black 2, White 2:It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
  • X, Omega Ruby:It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
  • Y, Alpha Sapphire:It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
  • Sword:It moves through the sands with its mouth open, swallowing sand along with its prey. It gets rid of the sand by spouting it from its nose.
  • Shield:This Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.
  • Brilliant Diamond:It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
  • Shining Pearl:It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
  • Legends: Arceus:Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils.
  • Scarlet:It shuts its nostrils tight, then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
  • Violet:It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.

Where to Find Shiny Hippopotas

  • DiamondPearlPlatinumRuin Maniac Tunnel
  • HeartGoldSoulSilverTrade/migrate from another game
  • BlackWhiteRoute 4
  • Black 2White 2Trade/migrate from another game
  • XYRoute 9
  • Omega RubyAlpha SapphireTrade/migrate from another game
  • SunMoonTrade/migrate from another game
  • Ultra SunUltra MoonBreed Hippowdon
  • Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeNot available in this game
  • SwordShieldRoute 6
  • Brilliant DiamondShining PearlRuin Maniac Tunnel
  • Legends: ArceusCelestica Trail
  • ScarletVioletAsado Desert
  • Legends: Z-ALocation data not yet available

Shiny Hippopotas Sprites