Hippowdon Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Ground · BST: 525 · Role: Physical Tank
Hippowdon is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Hippowdon, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Gyarados, Pelipper, Venusaur plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 525 base stat total, Hippowdon plays as a Physical Tank. Its highest stat is Defense (118), and at base 47 Speed it sits faster than 15% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Hippowdon in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Hippowdon
- Gyarados (Water / Flying)
- Pelipper (Water / Flying)
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
How each counter beats Hippowdon
- Gyarados (Water / Flying) outspeeds Hippowdon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Pelipper (Water / Flying) outspeeds Hippowdon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Hippowdon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Hippowdon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Hippowdon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
Hippowdon weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Grass (×2)
- Ice (×2)
Resistances
- Poison (×0.5)
- Rock (×0.5)
Immunities
- Electric
Base stats
- HP
- 108
- Attack
- 112
- Defense
- 118
- Sp. Attack
- 68
- Sp. Defense
- 72
- Speed
- 47
- Total
- 525
Best Tera Types for Hippowdon
The best Tera Types for Hippowdon cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Sand Stream — [object Object]
- Sand Force (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Ground-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Hippowdon:
- Rhyperior — Ground / Rock
- Gliscor — Ground / Flying
- Excadrill — Ground / Steel
- Krookodile — Ground / Dark
- Stunfisk — Ground / Electric
- Galarian Stunfisk — Ground / Steel
Frequently asked questions about Hippowdon
What counters Hippowdon in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Hippowdon are Gyarados, Pelipper, Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise. These Pokémon hit Hippowdon super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Hippowdon weak to?
Hippowdon is a Ground-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Ice. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Hippowdon?
The single best pick against Hippowdon in the Pokémon Champions roster is Gyarados, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Hippowdon in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Hippowdon, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ground) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Ice). Avoid Pokémon that share Hippowdon's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Hippowdon good in Pokémon Champions?
Hippowdon's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (525 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.