Last updated: 2026-07-16

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Summons a sandstorm for 5 turns when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Boosts the power of the Pokémon’s Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves by 30% in a sandstorm. The Pokémon does not take damage from the sandstorm.
A high-usage pure Ground Pokemon. The standard role is a physical wall and cycle starter that sets sand with Sand Stream, invests from HB to HD with Impish or Careful, holds Sitrus Berry or Leftovers, and creates setup opportunities with Stealth Rock plus Yawn. It stays in with Earthquake and Slack Off.
This analysis is auto-generated by AI based on base stats, typing, and recent-season usage trends. It may differ from the actual competitive environment.
Season: M-4 (2026-07-16)
Moves
Item
Ability
Nature
AP Spreads
Lead Setter
A build that pressures the opponent with a Yawn sleep threat plus Sandstorm and Stealth Rock chip damage.
Hippowdon
| HP | 215 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 132 | - | |
| Def↑ | 154 | 2 | |
| SpA↓ | 79 | - | |
| SpD | 124 | 32 | |
| Spe | 67 | - |
Stealth Rock and Yawn chip the opponent while forcing switches — a lead cushion build. With the ability Sand Stream's chip damage, it stresses the opposing cycle, Whirlwind and disrupts setup attempts.
Slack Off improves switching-in reliability
Whirlwind from Slack Off can be swapped to
Sitrus Berry so it can safely come in. It also boosts staying power, so swap to taste.
Sent in as a lead or cushion, setting Stealth Rock to enable later aces — its role.Yawn or Whirlwind for matchup control to disrupt the opponent's tempo and create favorable plays.
Pokémon that resist Earthquake and exploit Hippowdon's weaknesses
Hippowdon struggles against Pokémon like Wash Rotom and Gyarados, which absorb its main STAB Earthquake and hit it with Water moves on its weakness. Despite high bulk, weakness coverage can break through, so switch out as needed.
Example Threats
Physical Wall
A build that uses Slack Off for recovery to win 1v1s against physical attackers.
Hippowdon
| HP | 215 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atk | 132 | - | |
| Def↑ | 187 | 32 | |
| SpA↓ | 79 | - | |
| SpD | 94 | 2 | |
| Spe | 67 | - |
A physical-wall Hippowdon build that specializes HP and Defense to reliably tank physical attacks. Using ability-induced weather damage and status moves, recovers HP while chipping opponents — a viable playstyle.
Sub-weapons are swap candidates
The sub-weapon Stone Edge can be swapped for Heavy Slam or Ice Fang.Heavy Slam hits Fairy types, Ice Fang is excellent against Ground or Flying types.
Leveraging high physical bulk to switch into physical attackers as a cushion. Sleeping status moves force switches, creating a board where ally aces can act safely — a support specialty.
High-power special attackers hitting weaknesses
This Hippowdon focuses on physical bulk, so its Special Defense is low. Special attackers hitting Water or Grass weaknesses can overwhelm it, and Slack Off's recovery can't keep up — be careful.
Example Threats
Type
Category
Target
Properties
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| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Properties | Target | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giga Impact | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move is used. |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user takes 1/3 of the damage dealt by this move. |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | Sound | All Foes | An ordinary attacking move. |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90 | 8 | 1 Foe | The user gains the Recharging status on the turn after this move is used. | |
| Facade | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move’s power is doubled if the user is poisoned, badly poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. Although this move is a physical move, the damage it deals is not halved when the user is burned. |
| Body Slam | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of paralyzing the target. If the target has the Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will be sure to hit. |
| Round | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100 | 16 | Sound | 1 Foe | If multiple Pokémon use this move in the same turn, the second user onward will act immediately after the first, and the power of the second Round onward will be doubled. |
| Snore | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100 | 16 | Sound | 1 Foe | Can be used only if the user is asleep. Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Spit Up | Normal | Spec | - | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | The higher the user’s Stockpiling level, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 100 and 300). This move fails unless the user has the Stockpiling status. | |
| Slack Off | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | Restores 1/2 of the user’s max HP. | |
| Yawn | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | 1 Foe | Makes the target drowsy. This move never misses. | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Ally | Boosts the power of an ally’s move by 50% during the turn this move is used. | |
| Swallow | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The higher the user’s Stockpiling level, the more HP the user restores. Level 1: 1/4 of the user’s max HP is restored. Level 2: 1/2 of the user’s max HP is restored. Level 3: The user’s HP is fully restored. This move fails unless the user has the Stockpiling status. | |
| Stockpile | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | Boosts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage. Raises the user’s Stockpiling level by 1. Can be used up to 3 times. | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | Can be used only if the user is asleep. The user uses one of the other moves it knows at random. | |
| Endure | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | During the turn this move is used, if the user takes damage from a move that would knock it out, it will endure the hit with 1 HP. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before. | |
| Protect | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | The user protects itself from incoming moves for the turn. With each consecutive use, this move’s chance of success becomes 1/3 of what it was before. | |
| Substitute | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | Self | The user loses 1/4 of its max HP to create a substitute. The substitute will be hit by moves instead of the user, and it will vanish when it takes damage equal to 1/4 of the user’s max HP. | |
| Roar | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Sound | 1 Foe | If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is replaced by one of those Pokémon at random. |
| Whirlwind | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Wind | 1 Foe | If there are other Pokémon in the target’s party that can switch into battle, the target is forced to switch out of battle and is replaced by one of those Pokémon at random. |
| Fire Fang | Fire | Phys | 65 | 95 | 16 | ContactBite | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of burning the target and a 10% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Sunny Day | Fire | Stat | - | - | 8 | Whole Field | Summons harsh sunlight for 5 turns. | |
| Muddy Water | Water | Spec | 90 | 85 | 12 | All Foes | Has a 30% chance of lowering targets’ accuracy by 1 stage. | |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | Phys | 65 | 95 | 16 | ContactBite | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of paralyzing the target and a 10% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Stone Edge | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80 | 8 | 1 Foe | This move has a 1-stage Critical-Hit Ratio Boost. | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90 | 12 | All Foes | Has a 30% chance of making targets flinch. | |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95 | 16 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage. | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Stat | - | - | 20 | Foe's Side | Gives the opponent’s side the Stealth Rock status. | |
| Sandstorm | Rock | Stat | - | - | 8 | Wind | Whole Field | Summons a sandstorm for 5 turns. |
| Earthquake | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 12 | All | This move’s power is doubled against targets that have the Underground status. When Grassy Terrain is active, this move’s power is halved. | |
| High Horsepower | Ground | Phys | 95 | 95 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | An ordinary attacking move with no additional effect. |
| Dig | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The user gains the Underground status on the turn this move is used, then attacks on the following turn. |
| Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | This move’s power is doubled if the user couldn’t act or its move missed or failed on the previous turn. |
| Bulldoze | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | All | Lowers targets’ Speed stats by 1 stage. When Grassy Terrain is active, this move’s power is halved. | |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85 | 16 | 1 Foe | Gives the target the Bound status. | |
| Fissure | Ground | Phys | - | 30 | 8 | 1 Foe | Knocks out the target. The accuracy of this move is fixed at 30%. | |
| Earth Power | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of lowering the target’s Sp. Def stat by 1 stage. | |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | Spec | 70 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of burning the target. Cures the user and target of being frozen. | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95 | 16 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target’s Speed stat by 1 stage. | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100 | 12 | 1 Foe | Lowers the target's accuracy by 1 stage. | |
| Ice Fang | Ice | Phys | 65 | 95 | 16 | ContactBite | 1 Foe | Has a 10% chance of freezing the target and a 10% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Superpower | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100 | 8 | Contact | 1 Foe | Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage. |
| Body Press | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The damage dealt by this move is calculated using the user’s Defense stat instead of its Attack stat. |
| Rest | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 8 | Self | Fully restores the user’s HP and cures any status conditions. The user falls asleep for 2 turns. This move fails if the user’s HP is full. | |
| Amnesia | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | Self | Boosts the user’s Sp. Def stat by 2 stages. | |
| Curse | Ghost | Stat | - | - | 12 | Special | The user loses 1/2 of its max HP to give the target the Cursed status. If the user is not a Ghost-type Pokémon, it lowers the user’s Speed stat by 1 stage and raises its Attack and Defense stats by 1 stage. | |
| Crunch | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | ContactBite | 1 Foe | Has a 20% chance of lowering the target’s Defense stat by 1 stage. |
| Bite | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | ContactBite | 1 Foe | Has a 30% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Iron Head | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | Contact | 1 Foe | Has a 20% chance of making the target flinch. |
| Hard Press | Steel | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The more HP the target has left, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 1 and 100). |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | Contact | 1 Foe | The more the user outweighs the target, the greater this move’s power (ranging between 40 and 120): 120 if the target’s weight is 1/5 or less of the user’s, 100 if 1/4 or less, 80 if 1/3 or less, 60 if 1/2 or less, and 40 if more than 1/2. If the target has the Minimized status, this move’s power is doubled and it will be sure to hit. |