#0450 · Gen 4 · 525 BST
Hippowdon
A fully-evolved Ground-type from Generation 4 with strong 118 base Defense. Base Stat Total: 525. Common ability: Sand Stream.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
183/118/124/79/82/60
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
215/180/187/132/136/108
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Hippowdon
Hippowdon is a Ground/None-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with a Base Stat Total of 525. A fully-evolved Ground-type from Generation 4 with strong 118 base Defense. Base Stat Total: 525. Common ability: Sand Stream.
Best stat: Defense (118 base)
Hippowdon's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 112 base Attack and 47 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Sand Stream
- Sand Force
How to use Hippowdon competitively
Open the damage calculator with Hippowdon selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Hippowdon appears in the species dropdown. Drop Hippowdon into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0450 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Type | Ground / None |
| Abilities | Sand Stream, Sand Force |
| Base Stat Total | 525 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 108 / 112 / 118 / 68 / 72 / 47 |