Hippopotas (Japanese: ヒポポタス Hippopotas) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into Hippowdon starting at level 34.
Biology
Hippopotas is a quadruped, hippo-like Pokémon that is most commonly found in deserts and other arid places. Its skin color depends on gender: if male, it is tan with dark brown patches, and if female, its coloring is reversed. It has a large snout with round, protruding nostrils. Its eyes and small ears protrude from the top of its head. Its torso has mottled coloring and a small hole on its back. Each of its feet has two blunt claws, and it has a small tail.
Hippopotas spends its time bathing in sand and avoids water at all costs. It covers itself in sand as a protective measure against germs and expels sand instead of sweat. When it walks through the sand, it shuts its nostrils. It also keeps its mouth open while traveling in sand, swallowing any sand and prey along the way. Hippopotas are more active during the day and burrows into sand during the cold desert nights. It prefers to travel in groups of ten.
In the anime
Major appearances
The recurring male Hippopotas
Hippopotas (recurring)
Hippopotas debuted in Mass Hip-Po-Sis!, where Ash, with the aid of his friends, rescued the Pokémon from being trapped upon a high ledge. Rhonda and her Sinnoh Now crew revealed that they were on assignment filming a herd of Hippo Pokémon. It was then discovered that Hippopotas was lost, having been separated from his herd. As a result, Ash and his friends helped Hippopotas find his way back. Like a few other Pokémon, Hippopotas seemed to like riding atop of Ash's head.
Team Rocket attempted to steal Hippopotas multiple times for Giovanni, but their plans were foiled each time. All the while, Jessie had trouble saying the Pokémon's species name. Hippopotas fell into a stream after one of Team Rocket's attempts to capture him. With the assistance of Nurse Joy, Ash and his friends fetched a sackful of dry sand to help Hippopotas recover. Later, the group were able to reunite Hippopotas with his herd.
Hippopotas reappeared in Sleight of Sand! with his father Hippowdon. In this episode, Butch and Cassidy also wanted to kidnap the Hippo Pokémon, but they failed.
Its known moves are Yawn, Sand Attack, Sand Tomb, and Sandstorm.
Other
Female Hippopotas in the anime
Multiple Hippopotas appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where one of them was borrowed by Ash and his friends for its Ground-type attacks. It played a crucial role in restoring the broken Prison Bottle during the climactic battle in Dahara City. This Hippopotas was later returned to his herd, and Bonnie bid it farewell.
Minor appearances
A Hippopotas appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Another One Gabites the Dust!, a Coordinator's Hippopotas competed in the Battle Stage of the Chocovine Contest.
In Battling a Cute Drama!, a Hippopotas was at Shelter Town's Pokémon Center.
In a flashback in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Hippopotas was living at the Nebel Plateau.
In Mind-Boggling Dynamax!, a male and female Hippopotas were in the Wild Area.
Pokédex entries
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DP044
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Hippopotas
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Hippopotas, the Hippo Pokémon. It lives in dry places and covers itself in sand to protect against germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
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In the manga
In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
A Hippopotas appeared in A Fresh Start.
In the movie adaptations
A Hippopotas appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A male Hippopotas appeared in Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas, under the ownership of a Gentleman at the Seven Stars Restaurant. He appeared along with a Socialite and her Bibarel. The quartet battled Diamond's Torterra, Tru, and Pearl's Infernape, Chimler, in a Tag Battle.
In the TCG
- Main article: Hippopotas (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: a male Hippopotas is a resident of Serene Village, and speaks with a French accent. After the player brings their partner back at the Epilogue, Hippopotas can be recruited.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #122
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
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Pearl
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It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
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Platinum
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It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through the sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
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HeartGold
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It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through the sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.
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White
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Black 2
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It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around 10.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #048
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Hoenn #—
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X
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It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
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Y
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It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
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Omega Ruby
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It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #314
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Sword
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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.
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Shield
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This Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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68
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128 - 175
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246 - 340
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72
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69 - 136
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134 - 267
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78
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74 - 143
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144 - 280
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38
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38 - 99
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72 - 192
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42
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42 - 103
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80 - 201
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32
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33 - 92
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62 - 179
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Total: 330
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hippopotas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hippopotas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hippopotas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hippopotas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hippopotas in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Hippopotas in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hippopotas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hippopotas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hippopotas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hippopotas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hippopotas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hippopotas
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 70
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Base Defense: 51
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Trivia
- Despite having obvious gender differences, both Hippopotas and its evolved form have only one menu sprite and one Dream World picture, both of which depict the male variation.
Origin
Hippopotas is based on a hippopotamus, with army-like desert camouflage. Because of the spout upon its back that spits sand, Hippopotas and its evolved form may be based upon the legendary Bahamut as, in some accounts of the myths behind it, it is said to support a bed of sand and have the head of a hippo.
Name origin
Hippopotas is derived from hippopotamus.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ヒポポタス Hippopotas
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Derived from hippopotamus.
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French
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Hippopotas
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Same as Japanese name
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Spanish
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Hippopotas
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Same as Japanese name
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German
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Hippopotas
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Same as Japanese name
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Italian
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Hippopotas
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Same as Japanese name
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Korean
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히포포타스 Hipopotaseu
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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怪河馬 Guài Hé Mǎ
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Literally "Strange hippopotamus".
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Russian
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Гиппопотас Gippopotas
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ฮิปโปโปตัส Hippopotas
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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