Hippowdon Raid Guide

Artwork of Hippowdon from Pokémon GO Hippowdon

Hippowdon is a Tier 3 raid boss in Pokémon GO. Being a pure Ground type, it is weak to the Grass, Ice and Water types. Hippowdon is a spice pick in all three PvP leagues and has a very interesting moveset. It cannot be shiny from raids.

Hippowdon can be caught with the following CP values:

  • 1684 – 1763 CP at Level 20, no weather boost
  • 2105 – 2204 CP at Level 25 with Sunny weather boost

Generally, 1 high-level trainer can beat Hippowdon with optimal counters. Otherwise, 2-3 trainers will suffice.

Hippowdon Raid Counters

The best counters for Hippowdon are the following Pokémon:

# Attacker Fast Move Charge Move Faints TTW
1. Artwork of Primal Kyogre from Pokémon GO Primal Kyogre Waterfall Water Origin Pulse Water 2 98s
2. Artwork of Mega Sceptile from Pokémon GO Mega Sceptile Fury Cutter Bug Frenzy Plant Grass 3 100s
3. Artwork of Mega Swampert from Pokémon GO Mega Swampert Water Gun Water Hydro Cannon Water 2 111s
4. Artwork of Shadow Kyogre from Pokémon GO Shadow Kyogre Waterfall Water Origin Pulse Water 3 107s
5. Artwork of Mega Rayquaza from Pokémon GO Mega Rayquaza Dragon Tail Dragon Dragon Ascent Flying 3 117s
6. Artwork of Mega Blastoise from Pokémon GO Mega Blastoise Water Gun Water Hydro Cannon Water 3 119s
7. Artwork of Sky Shaymin from Pokémon GO Sky Shaymin Magical Leaf Grass Grass Knot Grass 3 121s
8. Artwork of Mega Gyarados from Pokémon GO Mega Gyarados Waterfall Water Hydro Pump Water 3 126s
9. Artwork of Zarude from Pokémon GO Zarude Vine Whip Grass Power Whip Grass 3 129s
10. Artwork of Mega Venusaur from Pokémon GO Mega Venusaur Vine Whip Grass Frenzy Plant Grass 3 122s
11. Artwork of Kartana from Pokémon GO Kartana Razor Leaf Grass Leaf Blade Grass 5 111s
12. Artwork of Kyogre from Pokémon GO Kyogre Waterfall Water Origin Pulse Water 3 127s
13. Artwork of Shadow Tangrowth from Pokémon GO Shadow Tangrowth Vine Whip Grass Power Whip Grass 4 124s
14. Artwork of Shadow Swampert from Pokémon GO Shadow Swampert Water Gun Water Hydro Cannon Water 4 122s
15. Artwork of Shadow Torterra from Pokémon GO Shadow Torterra Razor Leaf Grass Frenzy Plant Grass 4 127s
16. Artwork of Shadow Sceptile from Pokémon GO Shadow Sceptile Fury Cutter Bug Frenzy Plant Grass 5 117s
17. Artwork of Shadow Mamoswine from Pokémon GO Shadow Mamoswine Powder Snow Ice Avalanche Ice 5 118s
18. Artwork of Shadow Kingler from Pokémon GO Shadow Kingler Bubble Water Crabhammer Water 6 112s
19. Artwork of Primal Groudon from Pokémon GO Primal Groudon Mud Shot Ground Solar Beam Grass 4 131s
20. Artwork of Shadow Gyarados from Pokémon GO Shadow Gyarados Waterfall Water Hydro Pump Water 4 128s
21. Artwork of Mega Gardevoir from Pokémon GO Mega Gardevoir Magical Leaf Grass Triple Axel Ice 4 128s
22. Artwork of Shadow Samurott from Pokémon GO Shadow Samurott Fury Cutter Bug Hydro Cannon Water 5 120s
23. Artwork of Shadow Venusaur from Pokémon GO Shadow Venusaur Vine Whip Grass Frenzy Plant Grass 6 122s
24. Artwork of Shadow Feraligatr from Pokémon GO Shadow Feraligatr Water Gun Water Hydro Cannon Water 5 125s
25. Artwork of Dawn Wings Necrozma from Pokémon GO Dawn Wings Necrozma Psycho Cut Psychic Moongeist Beam Ghost 4 135s
26. Artwork of Mega Gallade from Pokémon GO Mega Gallade Psycho Cut Psychic Leaf Blade Grass 4 136s
27. Artwork of Shadow Mewtwo from Pokémon GO Shadow Mewtwo Psycho Cut Psychic Ice Beam Ice 5 128s
28. Artwork of Rillaboom from Pokémon GO Rillaboom Razor Leaf Grass Grass Knot Grass 4 138s
29. Artwork of Chesnaught from Pokémon GO Chesnaught Vine Whip Grass Frenzy Plant Grass 3 144s
30. Artwork of Shadow Palkia from Pokémon GO Shadow Palkia Dragon Tail Dragon Hydro Pump Water 5 132s

Stats and Max CP

Artwork of Hippowdon from Pokémon GO Hippowdon Ground
Max CP at Level 40 3085 | Max CP at Level 50 3488
ATK 201 DEF 191 HP 239
Weak to Strong Against
Grass Ice Water Electric Fire Poison Rock Steel

Movepool

Fast Moves Charge Moves
  • Fire Fang Fire
  • Ice Fang Ice
  • Thunder Fang Electric
  • Bite Dark
  • Sand Attack Ground
  • Earthquake Ground
  • Earth Power Ground
  • Stone Edge Rock
  • Weather Ball Rock
  • Body Slam Normal
  • Scorching Sands Ground

Sprites

Hippowdon has visually quite different male and female forms.

Male Hippowdon Female Hippowdon
male hippowdon Pokémon GO sprite female hippowdon Pokémon GO sprite

Author & tags

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Niladri Sarkar is a vastly experienced Content Writer who specializes in Pokémon competitive battles, combat mechanics, TCG, design, and lore. Having previously worked with reputed organizations like Dexerto and Smogon, Niladri has immense knowledge in Pokémon GO, TCG Pocket, VGC, Unite, and mainline games like Scarlet & Violet. He has been with GO Hub since September 2019 and is known as their resident Dragon Master. You can reach out to Niladri at [email protected].

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