ground type

Hippowdon

B

#0450 · Gen 4 · BST 525

Ground
Legal M-A
Usage rate
7.5%
Estimated win rate50.5%

Base stats

HP108
Atk112
Def118
SpA68
SpD72
Spe47

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP183
Atk132
Def138
SpA88
SpD92
Spe67

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP183
Atk132
Def138
SpA88
SpD92
Spe67

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 183 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)132138889267
Lonely145124889267
Brave145138889260
Adamant145138799267
Naughty145138888267
Bold118151889267
Docile(neutral)132138889267
Relaxed132151889260
Impish132151799267
Lax132151888267
Timid118138889273
Hasty132124889273
Serious(neutral)132138889267
Jolly132138799273
Naive132138888273
Modest118138969267
Mild132124969267
Quiet132138969260
Bashful(neutral)132138889267
Rash132138968267
Calm1181388810167
Gentle1321248810167
Sassy1321388810160
Careful1321387910167
Quirky(neutral)132138889267

Role · Legality

SupportTrick Room

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Hippowdon is a Ground-type Pokémon that tends to fit a support role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Shaymin Land. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Ground-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

  • Depends on team support
  • Matchup dependent
  • Watch out for Shaymin Land

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Hippowdon's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Hippowdon, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Special

    Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • rock type
    Physical

    Spread Rock move with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    75
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • bug type
    Physical

    Deals damage then switches the user out.

    Pow
    70
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20

Tera Types

Ground

Suggested usage notes

Hippowdon performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Support and Trick Room Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Hippowdonwith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

Partners · Counters · Checks

Frequently asked questions

Is Hippowdon good in ChampionsVGC?

Hippowdon can fit a support role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Shaymin Land. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

What types is Hippowdon?

Hippowdon is Ground-type.

All figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.