#0450
— Heavyweight Pokémon
Hippowdon
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Hippowdon is a ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 525 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with slow (base 47) and a physical attacking profile. Its Sand Stream ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Hippowdon. Build around what Hippowdon actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Hippowdon is a Ground-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Hippowdon is a Ground-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It resists Poison, Rock. It is immune to Electric.
- Water2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Ice2× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Rock0.5× damage
- Electric0× damage
To counter Hippowdon in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Grass or Ice moves and can withstand its Ground STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Hippowdon's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
