Shadow Hippowdon
Ground-type, Generation 4. Ranked #28 among Ice-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Ice Fang Earthquake 12.8 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Earthquake. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
Shadow 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 | Fire | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Ice Fang Best | 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 Best STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Scorching Sands STAB | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Stone Edge | 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
For raids and gyms, Shadow Hippowdon runs Ice Fang with Earthquake — 12.8 DPS and 321 TDO as a Ice-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Hippowdon places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice | #28 | C | 12.8 | 321 | Ice Fang Earthquake |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Hippowdon
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Hippowdon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- 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 Shadow Hippowdon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #28 as a Ice-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Hippowdon is a favourite.
- 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- 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_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Hippowdon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hippowdon's best moveset is Ice Fang (fast) with Earthquake (charged), worth 12.8 DPS as a Ice-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Hippowdon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hippowdon takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Hippowdon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Hippowdon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Hippowdon in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Hippowdon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Hippowdon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.