#449 Hippopotas
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Hippopotas
Japan: Hippopotasu
ヒポポタス
French: Hippopotas
German: Hippopotas
Korean: 히포포타스
National: #449
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Abilities: Sand Stream - Sand Force (Hidden Ability)
Sand Stream: Sandstorm blows when the Pokémon enters battle.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Sand Force: Ground-type, Rock-type & Steel-type moves have their power increased by 33% in a Sandstorm
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Hippo Pokémon 2’07”
0.8m
109.1lbs
49.5kg
140 7,680
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,250,000 Points
Slow
70 1 Defense Point(s)
159 Level 10
Damage Taken
*1 *1 *2 *0 *2 *2 *1 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
Field
Evolutionary Chain
Locations - In-Depth Details
Black Route 4 (Swarm)Details
White Route 4 (Swarm)Details
Black 2 Breed Hippowdon
White 2 Breed Hippowdon
Dream World Rugged Mountain - Beginning Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tackle 50 100 35 --
A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Sand-attack -- 100 15 --
Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing its accuracy.
7 Bite 60 100 25 --
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
13 Yawn -- -- 10 --
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.
19 Take Down 90 85 20 --
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.
19 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
25 Sand Tomb 35 85 15 100
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
31 Crunch 80 100 15 --
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
37 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.
44 Double-edge 120 100 15 --
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
50 Fissure ?? 30 5 --
The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target instantly faints if it hits.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM05 Roar -- 100 20 --
The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 --
Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100 20 --
The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon's Speed stat is reduced.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 --
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100 15 --
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Stockpile -- -- 20 -- Details
The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
Swallow -- -- 10 -- Details
The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.
Spit Up ?? 100 10 -- Details
The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage.
Curse -- -- 10 -- Details
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Slack Off -- -- 10 -- Details
The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.
Body Slam 85 100 15 30 Details
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Sand Tomb 35 85 15 100 Details
The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
Revenge 60 100 10 -- Details
An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
Sleep Talk -- -- 10 -- Details
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Whirlwind -- 100 20 -- Details
The target is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Earth Power9010010--
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Iron Tail1007515--
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stealth Rock----20--
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent's team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.
Superpower1201005--
The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.
Special Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Superpower1201005--
The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.Dream World

Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Water Pulse 60 100 20 20 Gen IV TM03
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Headbutt 70 100 15 -- Move Tutor - HGSS
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 68 72 78 38 42 32
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 128 - 175 69 - 111 74 - 117 38 - 81 42 - 84 33 - 75
Lv. 100 246 - 340 134 - 218 144 - 229 72 - 157 80 - 164 62 - 146
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 128 - 175 77 - 124 83 - 130 43 - 90 47 - 94 37 - 84
Lv. 100 246 - 340 149 - 243 161 - 255 81 - 175 89 - 183 69 - 163
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 128 - 175 84 - 136 91 - 143 47 - 99 51 - 103 40 - 92
Lv. 100 246 - 340 163 - 267 177 - 280 89 - 192 97 - 201 75 - 179

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