Hippowdon sprite

Hippowdon counters, weaknesses & stats

Type: Ground

Looking for the best counters for Hippowdon? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Hippowdon super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Hippowdon is a Ground-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice.

Base stats

HP
108
Attack
112
Defense
118
Sp. Attack
68
Sp. Defense
72
Speed
47
Total
525

Weaknesses

  • Water (×2)
  • Grass (×2)
  • Ice (×2)

Resistances

  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Electric

Abilities

  • Sand Stream — Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
  • Sand Force (hidden) — Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Top counters vs Hippowdon

  1. Gyarados (Water / Flying)
  2. Pelipper (Water / Flying)
  3. Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  4. Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
  5. Blastoise (Water)
  6. Mega Blastoise (Water)
  7. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  8. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best counter for Hippowdon?

Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Gyarados. See the full ranked list above for more options.

What are Hippowdon's weaknesses?

Hippowdon is weak to Water, Grass, Ice.

What type is Hippowdon?

Hippowdon is a Ground-type Pokémon.