Hippopotas Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Hippopotas in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Hippopotas
Hippopotas is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 55.455 DPS.
Hippopotas can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Hippopotas is weak to Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves as Hippopotas resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Hippopotas is Primal Kyogre (55.455 DPS), Mega Sceptile (51.846 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (51.030 DPS).
Catching Hippopotas: After defeating Hippopotas, the catch encounter will have a CP between 741 and 795 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 923-989 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Hippopotas from raids will have exactly 795 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
Quick Stats
Weak To
Best Counters
Budget Counters (No Shadow / No Mega)
Catch CP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Hippopotas?
The best counter for Hippopotas is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 55.455 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (51.846 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (51.030 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Hippopotas?
Hippopotas can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Hippopotas weak to?
Hippopotas is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Hippopotas be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Hippopotas's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Hippopotas from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Hippopotas from raids will have 795 CP at level 20, or 989 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 741. If you see 795 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Hippopotas worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Hippopotas is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Hippopotas?
For the best moveset for Hippopotas itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Hippopotas stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Hippopotas without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Hippopotas can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (48.000 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (46.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Hippopotas in raids?
Weather boost information for Hippopotas is not currently available. Ground-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.