Welcome, Trainers! In this article, we'll be taking a look at the Ground-type Hippopotas and it's evolved form, Hippowdon.
HIPPOPOTAS
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ATTACK: 124 |
DEFENSE: 134 |
STAMINA: 136 |
MAX CP: 1302 |
Hippopotas and Hippowdon are known for burrowing around in sandy deserts and expelling sand from the valves on their body. These Pokémon also have a rather sizable gender difference, with each gender having a different coloration.
We expect Hippopotas and Hippowdown to take 3KM to earn a Candy as a buddy. We also expect Hippopotas to be available from 5KM Eggs.
We expect Hippopotas and Hippowdown to take 3KM to earn a Candy as a buddy. We also expect Hippopotas to be available from 5KM Eggs.
HIPPOWDON
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ATTACK: 201 |
DEFENSE: 212 |
STAMINA: 216 |
MAX CP: 3089 |
PLACE IN THE META: Hippowdon may not be the most-used Pokémon, but it definitely has potential to be a good Pokémon in Pokémon GO. While it may not be the strongest Ground-type, it does have very well-rounded stats, and lacks any double weaknesses (something Garchomp, Golem, and Rhyperior cannot say).
Hippowdon is a pure Ground-type. This makes Hippowdon weak to Grass-, Water-, and Ice-type attacks, and resistant to Poison- and Rock-type attacks.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Hippowdon:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Hippowdon:
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Hippowdon's movepool:
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 4, Hippowdon gains no evolution, Mega Evolution, or exclusive Z-Move.
Hippowdon is a pure Ground-type. This makes Hippowdon weak to Grass-, Water-, and Ice-type attacks, and resistant to Poison- and Rock-type attacks.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Hippowdon:
- Bite
- Yawn
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Hippowdon:
- Crunch
- Dig
- Earthquake
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Hippowdon's movepool:
- Giga Impact
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 4, Hippowdon gains no evolution, Mega Evolution, or exclusive Z-Move.
Thanks for reading, Trainers!
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Stats Calculated by GO Hub | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company