Hippopotas
Hippo Pokémon #449
- 68HP
- 72Attack
- 78Defense
- 38S-Atk
- 42S-Def
- 32Speed
Pokédex • Pokémon #449 • Hippopotas
Pokémon Description
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.
This Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.
Pokémon Type
Evolutions
Pokémon Details
- Height2' 7''
- Weight109.1 lbs.
- GenderMale or Female
Abilities
Sand-StreamThe weather changes to a sandstorm when this Pokémon enters battle and does not end unless cancelled by another weather condition. If multiple Pokémon with this ability, drizzle, drought, or snow warning are sent out at the same time, the abilities will activate in order of Speed, respecting trick room. Each ability's weather will cancel the previous weather, and only the weather summoned by the slowest of the Pokémon will stay. Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.
Hidden Abilities
Sand-ForceDuring a sandstorm, this Pokémon's rock-, ground-, and steel-type moves have 1.3× their base power. This Pokémon does not take sandstorm damage, regardless of type.
Cards Like Hippopotas
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.