Hoppip
Grass/Flying-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Skiploom for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on Grass Knot. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Hoppip takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 272
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 342 CP
Hoppip moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed STAB | Grass | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Tackle Best | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Grass Knot Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Seed Bomb STAB | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed | Grass | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2.50 | 6.50 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Bullet Seed builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Hoppip is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Hoppip
How to get Hoppip
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Hoppip 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 | 12 | 518 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 12 | 561 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 315 | 351 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 393 | 437 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 315 | 351 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 238 | 265 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 315 | 351 |
Is Hoppip good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Hoppip 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 (94 Defense / 111 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 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Hoppip deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 26 |
| Lv 3 | 44 |
| Lv 4 | 62 |
| Lv 5 | 80 |
| Lv 6 | 99 |
| Lv 7 | 117 |
| Lv 8 | 135 |
| Lv 9 | 153 |
| Lv 10 | 171 |
| Lv 11 | 188 |
| Lv 12 | 205 |
| Lv 13 | 222 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 240 |
| Lv 15 | 257 |
| Lv 16 | 274 |
| Lv 17 | 291 |
| Lv 18 | 308 |
| Lv 19 | 325 |
| Lv 20 | 342 |
| Lv 21 | 360 |
| Lv 22 | 377 |
| Lv 23 | 394 |
| Lv 24 | 411 |
| Lv 25 | 428 |
| Lv 26 | 445 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 463 |
| Lv 28 | 480 |
| Lv 29 | 497 |
| Lv 30 | 514 |
| Lv 31 | 523 |
| Lv 32 | 531 |
| Lv 33 | 540 |
| Lv 34 | 548 |
| Lv 35 | 557 |
| Lv 36 | 565 |
| Lv 37 | 574 |
| Lv 38 | 583 |
| Lv 39 | 591 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 600 |
| Lv 41 | 607 |
| Lv 42 | 615 |
| Lv 43 | 623 |
| Lv 44 | 630 |
| Lv 45 | 638 |
| Lv 46 | 646 |
| Lv 47 | 654 |
| Lv 48 | 662 |
| Lv 49 | 670 |
| Lv 50 | 678 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0187
- Height
- 0.41 m
- Weight
- 0.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0187_POKEMON_HOPPIP
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Hoppip in Pokemon GO?
Hoppip's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Hoppip's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Hoppip takes super effective damage from Ice, Fire, Flying, Poison, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Grass, Fighting, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Hoppip's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Hoppip reaches 678 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 600 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 Hoppip?
A perfect 15/15/15 Hoppip shows 342 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 428 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 Hoppip better than regular Hoppip?
Shadow Hoppip 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 Hoppip in Pokemon GO?
Hoppip spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Hoppip be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Hoppip 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.