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Pokemon Sword and Shield Hippowdon

Pokemon Sword and Shield Hippowdon is a Ground Type Heavyweight Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Hippowdon in Dusty Bowl with a 55% chance to appear during Intense Sun weather. The Max IV Stats of Hippowdon are 108 HP, 112 Attack, 68 SP Attack, 118 Defense, 72 SP Defense, and 47 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Hippowdon
Regular
Shiny
Hippowdon Galar Pokedex ID: 315

List of Hippowdon Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 525
HP 108
Attack 112
Defense 118
Special Attack 68
Special Defense 72
Speed 47

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Hippowdon to have is Relaxed, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Speed stats.

Hippowdon Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Sand StreamNormal
Sand ForceHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

Stones can get stuck in the ports on their bodies. Dwebble help dislodge such stones, so Hippowdon look after these Pokémon.

Shield Pokedex Entry

When roused to violence by its rage, it spews out the quantities of sand it has swallowed and whips up a sandstorm.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Hippowdon Evolutions

How do i evolve Hippowdon in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Hippopotas evolves into Hippowdon when you reach Level 34.

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Level 34
Hippowdon
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Hippopotas
330727838426832
Hippowdon
525112118687210847

Hippowdon Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Hippowdon?

Hippowdon does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Hippopotas and evolve it into Hippowdon. A popular spawn location you can find Hippopotas is in the Dusty Bowl area with a 55% chance to spawn during Intense Sun weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Dusty Bowl
55%42 - 47
Dusty Bowl
60%42 - 47
Giant's Mirror - Area 2
55%42 - 47
Giant's Mirror - Area 2
60%42 - 47

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 6
10%28 - 30
Route 8
8%38 - 40
Giant's Mirror
30%26 - 28
Lake of Outrage
25%50 - 52
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Hippowdon Raids

Where do i find Hippowdon Raids?

You can find Hippowdon raids in the following locations: Dusty Bowl.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Hippowdon Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Hippowdon Weakness

Hippowdon is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Water
Grass
Ice
0.5x
Damage
Poison
Rock
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage
Electric

What pokemon is Hippowdon Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Hippowdon Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Hippowdon Moves List

What moves can Hippowdon learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Hippowdon can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Ground type +50% STAB damage.

Hippowdon Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Ice Fang
01[] Fire Fang
01[] Thunder Fang
01[] Tackle
01[] Sand Attack
01[] Bite
01[] Yawn
12[] Sand Tomb
16[] Dig
20[] Crunch
24[] Sandstorm
28[] Take Down
32[] Roar
38[] Rest
44[] Earthquake
50[] Double-Edge
56[] Fissure
62[] Slack Off

TM Moves Hippowdon can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM15DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM42RevengePhysical6010010Power increases if user was hit first.
TM46Weather BallSpecial5010010Move's power and type changes with the weather.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM49Sand TombPhysical52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM53Mud ShotSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM66Thunder FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
TM67Ice FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
TM68Fire FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical9010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical112.510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.

Hippowdon TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR10EarthquakePhysical15010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR17AmnesiaStatus20Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
TR39SuperpowerPhysical1201005Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
TR45Muddy WaterSpecial908510May lower opponent's Accuracy.
TR67Earth PowerSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR74Iron HeadPhysical8010015May cause flinching.
TR75Stone EdgePhysical100805High critical hit ratio.
TR76Stealth RockStatus20Damages opponent switching into battle.
TR79Heavy SlamPhysical10010The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
TR94High HorsepowerPhysical142.59510The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
TR99Body PressPhysical8010010The higher the user's Defense, the stronger the attack.

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