Last updated: 2026-06-10
#0450
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The Pokémon summons a sandstorm when it enters a battle.
Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.
Season: シーズンM-2 (2026-06-10)
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
Sitrus Berry| 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
Sitrus Berry| 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
Properties
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| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP | Properties | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giga Impact | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90 | 8 | Contact | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 16 | Contact | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Hyper Voice | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | Sound | The user attacks by letting loose a horribly loud, resounding cry. |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90 | 8 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. | |
| Facade | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 20 | Contact | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Body Slam | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100 | 16 | Contact | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Round | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100 | 16 | Sound | The user attacks the target with a song. If others use this move, they will act immediately after the initial user, and the power of their Rounds will be boosted. |
| Snore | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100 | 16 | Sound | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Spit Up | Normal | Spec | - | 100 | 12 | The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move's power. | |
| Slack Off | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | The user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half its max HP. | |
| Yawn | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. | |
| Swallow | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to restore its own HP. The more power is stored, the more HP is restored. | |
| Stockpile | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | The user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times. | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. | |
| Endure | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. | |
| Protect | Normal | Stat | - | - | 8 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |
| Substitute | Normal | Stat | - | - | 12 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. | |
| Roar | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Sound | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Whirlwind | Normal | Stat | - | - | 20 | Wind | The target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| Fire Fang | Fire | Phys | 65 | 95 | 16 | ContactBite | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| Sunny Day | Fire | Stat | - | - | 8 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. | |
| Muddy Water | Water | Spec | 90 | 85 | 12 | The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy. | |
| Thunder Fang | Electric | Phys | 65 | 95 | 16 | ContactBite | The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis. |
| Stone Edge | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80 | 8 | The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90 | 12 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. | |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95 | 16 | The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement. | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Stat | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. | |
| Sandstorm | Rock | Stat | - | - | 8 | Wind | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types. |
| Earthquake | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 12 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. | |
| High Horsepower | Ground | Phys | 95 | 95 | 12 | Contact | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
| Dig | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Stomping Tantrum | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100 | 12 | Contact | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| Bulldoze | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. | |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | Phys | 35 | 85 | 16 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns. | |
| Fissure | Ground | Phys | - | 30 | 8 | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. | |
| Earth Power | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100 | 12 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. | |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | Spec | 70 | 100 | 12 | Thaw | The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95 | 16 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100 | 12 | The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | |
| Ice Fang | Ice | Phys | 65 | 95 | 16 | ContactBite | The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen. |
| Superpower | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100 | 8 | Contact | The user attacks the target with great power. This also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats. |
| Body Press | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100 | 12 | Contact | The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals. |
| Rest | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 8 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. | |
| Amnesia | Psychic | Stat | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat. | |
| Curse | Ghost | Stat | - | - | 12 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. | |
| Crunch | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | ContactBite | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Bite | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 | ContactBite | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Iron Head | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100 | 16 | Contact | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Hard Press | Steel | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | Contact | The target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power. |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | Phys | - | 100 | 12 | Contact | The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power. |
