Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unova | Route 4 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Maniac Tunnel | Walking | 24–26 |
| Sinnoh | Ruin Maniac Cave Long | Walking | 23–25 |
| Sinnoh | Ruin Maniac Cave Short | Walking | 22–24 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 68
- Attack
- 72
- Defense
- 78
- Sp. Attack
- 38
- Sp. Defense
- 42
- Speed
- 32
Abilities · Sand Stream
Hidden ability · Sand Force
Size · 0.8 m · 49.5 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Hippowdon · Level 34
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Hippopotas
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Attack |
| 1 | Tackle |
| 4 | Bite |
| 8 | Yawn |
| 12 | Sand Tomb |
| 16 | Dig |
| 20 | Crunch |
| 24 | Sandstorm |
| 28 | Take Down |
| 32 | Roar |
| 36 | Rest |
| 40 | Earthquake |
| 44 | Double Edge |
| 48 | Fissure |
| 52 | Slack Off |