Hippopotas 
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Hippowdon
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,530 |
| Generation | Sinnoh (Gen 4) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Hippowdon
Hippowdon is a Ground-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,530 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Hippowdon has base stats of 201 Attack, 191 Defense, and 239 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 631.
With its high max CP, Hippowdon is a strong contender in Master League PvP and a powerful raid attacker. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Hippowdon is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Sunny weather, Hippowdon receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Hippowdon is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Fang STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bite | Dark | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | - | - | - |
| Thunder Fang STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ice Fang STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sand Attack STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | -65 | - | 120 | -65 |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | -35 | - | 60 | -35 |
| Earth Power STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Weather Ball Rock STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scorching Sands STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Hippowdon takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Hippowdon takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Hippowdon
Top Pokémon to use when battling Hippowdon in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 3 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 4 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 5 |
Baxcalibur
| Dragon Ice | 254 | 168 | 229 | 4,061 |
| 6 |
Volcanion
| Fire Water | 252 | 216 | 190 | 4,151 |
| 7 |
Tapu Bulu
| Grass Fairy | 249 | 215 | 172 | 3,912 |
| 8 |
Mamoswine
| Ice Ground | 247 | 146 | 242 | 3,808 |
| 9 |
Kyurem
| Dragon Ice | 246 | 170 | 245 | 4,090 |
| 10 |
Sharpedo
| Water Dark | 243 | 83 | 172 | 2,495 |
🏆 Hippowdon PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,494 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 4 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 1,494 |
| 6 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 1,491 |
| 7 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 1,498 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 1,487 |
| 9 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 1,495 |
| 10 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 1,499 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 31 | 2,496 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 31 | 2,497 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 32 | 2,500 |
| 5 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 31 | 2,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 31 | 2,490 |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 31 | 2,497 |
| 8 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 31 | 2,491 |
| 9 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 31 | 2,500 |
| 10 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 31 | 2,494 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Hippowdon IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,645 | 1,322 | 1,763 | 2,204 | 3,085 | 3,498 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,640 | 1,320 | 1,759 | 2,199 | 3,079 | 3,492 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,638 | 1,319 | 1,759 | 2,198 | 3,078 | 3,490 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,621 | 1,310 | 1,747 | 2,184 | 3,058 | 3,467 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,622 | 1,311 | 1,747 | 2,184 | 3,058 | 3,468 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,597 | 1,298 | 1,731 | 2,164 | 3,030 | 3,436 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,574 | 1,287 | 1,715 | 2,144 | 3,002 | 3,404 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,584 | 1,292 | 1,722 | 2,153 | 3,014 | 3,417 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,527 | 1,263 | 1,684 | 2,105 | 2,948 | 3,342 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,299 | 1,149 | 1,532 | 1,915 | 2,682 | 3,041 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Hippowdon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,498 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,085 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,684 - 1,763 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,105 - 2,204 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,684 - 1,763 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,263 - 1,322 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Hippowdon with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 26 | 3,085 |
| 2 | 3,085 | 27 | 3,085 |
| 3 | 3,085 | 28 | 3,085 |
| 4 | 3,085 | 29 | 3,085 |
| 5 | 416 | 30 | 2,645 |
| 6 | 3,085 | 31 | 3,085 |
| 7 | 3,085 | 32 | 3,085 |
| 8 | 3,085 | 33 | 3,085 |
| 9 | 3,085 | 34 | 3,085 |
| 10 | 881 | 35 | 2,865 |
| 11 | 3,085 | 36 | 3,085 |
| 12 | 3,085 | 37 | 3,085 |
| 13 | 3,085 | 38 | 3,085 |
| 14 | 3,085 | 39 | 3,085 |
| 15 | 1,322 | 40 | 3,085 |
| 16 | 3,085 | 41 | 3,085 |
| 17 | 3,085 | 42 | 3,085 |
| 18 | 3,085 | 43 | 3,085 |
| 19 | 3,085 | 44 | 3,085 |
| 20 | 1,763 | 45 | 3,300 |
| 21 | 3,085 | 46 | 3,085 |
| 22 | 3,085 | 47 | 3,085 |
| 23 | 3,085 | 48 | 3,085 |
| 24 | 3,085 | 49 | 3,085 |
| 25 | 2,204 | 50 | 3,498 |
📖 Complete Hippowdon Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Hippowdon (#450) is a Ground-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,530 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Hippowdon is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Hippowdon in 2026.
📊 Hippowdon Stats Analysis
Hippowdon's Attack stat is 201 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Hippowdon a strong damage dealer.
With 191 Defense (Excellent) and 239 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 631. This gives Hippowdon reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Hippowdon's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Hippowdon Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Hippowdon depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fire Fang (Fast) with Earthquake (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Hippowdon has 5 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Hippowdon PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Hippowdon can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ground typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Poison, Rock-type threats while being weak to Water, Grass, Ice types.
Master League
In Master League, Hippowdon faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Hippowdon Raid Guide & Counters
Hippowdon appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Grass, Ice-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Hippowdon at Level 20 (1,684 - 1,763 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,105 - 2,204 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,763 CP.
🎯 How to Get Hippowdon in Pokémon GO
Hippowdon can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Hippowdon Evolution Guide
Hippowdon is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
- Hippopotas (#449)
- Hippowdon (#450) ← current — 50 Candy
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Hippowdon
Shadow Hippowdon is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Hippowdon's effective Attack becomes ~241. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Hippowdon in Pokémon GO
Shiny Hippowdon is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Hippowdon gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,105 - 2,204 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Hippowdon
Q: What is Hippowdon's max CP?
A: 3,498 CP at Level 50, or 3,085 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Hippowdon good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Hippowdon be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Hippowdon is available.
Q: What is Hippowdon weak to?
A: Water, Grass, Ice-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Fire Fang + Earthquake for optimal DPS.
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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.