Hippowdon Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,488, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Hippowdon in Pokemon GO?

Hippowdon's best moveset is Fire Fang with Stone Edge. A TM rerolls at random among its 5 fast and 6 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Hippowdon's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Hippowdon reaches 3,488 CP at level 50 and 3,085 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Hippowdon?

A 15/15/15 Hippowdon shows 1,763 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,204 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,322 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Fire Fang Stone Edge

Stone Edge costs 100 energy for 105 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Hippowdon takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Grass1.6× Ice1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Electric0.39× Poison0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 201

Defense 191

Stamina 239

Stat total: 631
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,763 CP

Hippowdon moves

5 fast · 6 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bite	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Fire Fang Best	Fire	13	9	1.0s	13	9
Ice Fang	Ice	12	20	1.5s	8	13.3
Sand Attack STAB	Ground	4	7	0.5s	8	14
Thunder Fang	Electric	10	13	1.0s	10	13

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Body Slam	Normal	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Earth Power STAB	Ground	100	50	3.5s	28.6	2.00
Earthquake STAB	Ground	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40
Scorching Sands STAB	Ground	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80
Stone Edge Best	Rock	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Weather Ball Rock	Rock	55	33	1.5s	36.7	1.67

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—
Fire Fang	Fire	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Ice Fang	Ice	8	6	1	8.00	6.00
Sand Attack	Ground	2	4	—	—	—
Thunder Fang	Electric	8	6	1	8.00	6.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Body Slam	Normal	55	35	1.57	—
Earth Power	Ground	90	50	1.80	Buff / debuff
Earthquake	Ground	120	65	1.85	—
Scorching Sands	Ground	80	50	1.60	Buff / debuff
Stone Edge	Rock	100	55	1.82	—
Weather Ball Rock	Rock	60	35	1.71	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).

Evolution

Hippopotas 50 Candy

Hippowdon

Family

Hippopotas

Hippowdon This page

Shadow forms Shadow Hippopotas Shadow Hippowdon

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Hippowdon is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Hippowdon

1

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 34.7DPS 1,062TDO 2

Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 32.2DPS 536TDO 3

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 31.9DPS 651TDO 4

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 29.9DPS 393TDO 5

Mega SwampertMega Water GunHydro Cannon 29.9DPS 765TDO 6

Shadow GreninjaShadow Water ShurikenHydro Cannon 29.0DPS 339TDO

Counters carrying Grass, Ice, Water moves deal the most damage.

How to get Hippowdon

Evolve from: Hippopotas · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Hippowdon arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	78	2,667
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	78	2,887
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,726	1,807
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,148	2,248
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,726	1,807
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,305	1,366
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,726	1,807

Is Hippowdon good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Hippowdon has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	43
Lv 2	136
Lv 3	229
Lv 4	323
Lv 5	416
Lv 6	509
Lv 7	602
Lv 8	695
Lv 9	788
Lv 10	881
Lv 11	970
Lv 12	1,058
Lv 13	1,146

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,234
Lv 15	1,322
Lv 16	1,410
Lv 17	1,498
Lv 18	1,587
Lv 19	1,675
Lv 20	1,763
Lv 21	1,851
Lv 22	1,939
Lv 23	2,027
Lv 24	2,116
Lv 25	2,204
Lv 26	2,292

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,380
Lv 28	2,468
Lv 29	2,557
Lv 30	2,645
Lv 31	2,689
Lv 32	2,733
Lv 33	2,777
Lv 34	2,821
Lv 35	2,865
Lv 36	2,909
Lv 37	2,953
Lv 38	2,997
Lv 39	3,041

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,085
Lv 41	3,125
Lv 42	3,164
Lv 43	3,204
Lv 44	3,244
Lv 45	3,284
Lv 46	3,324
Lv 47	3,365
Lv 48	3,406
Lv 49	3,447
Lv 50	3,488

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0450
Height: 2.00 m
Weight: 300.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 4 released forms
Game ID: V0450_POKEMON_HIPPOWDON

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Hippowdon in Pokemon GO?

Hippowdon's best moveset is Fire Fang with Stone Edge. A TM rerolls at random among its 5 fast and 6 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Hippowdon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Hippowdon takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Poison, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Hippowdon's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Hippowdon reaches 3,488 CP at level 50 and 3,085 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Hippowdon?

A 15/15/15 Hippowdon shows 1,763 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,204 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,322 CP.

Is Shadow Hippowdon better than regular Hippowdon?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Hippowdon is #28 among Ground-type attackers at 21.5 DPS, while regular Hippowdon is unranked. See Shadow Hippowdon.

How do you get Hippowdon in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Hippopotas (50 Candy).

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