Hippowdon
Ground-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 631.
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
Base stats
- 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
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Hippowdon raid guide
Best counters against Hippowdon
How to get Hippowdon
- Evolve from
- Hippopotas · 50 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Hippowdon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Hippowdon has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (191 Defense / 239 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Hippowdon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Stone Edge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Hippowdon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Hippowdon takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Hippowdon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Hippowdon reaches 3,488 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,085 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Hippowdon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Hippowdon shows 1,763 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,204 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Hippowdon better than regular Hippowdon?
Shadow Hippowdon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Hippowdon in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Hippopotas (50 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Hippowdon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Hippowdon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.