Hippowdon Card Details
Basic Information
- Name: Hippowdon
- Card Type: Stage 1 Pokémon (Evolves from Hippopotas)
- Type: Fighting (👊)
- HP: 150
- Card Number: 067/175
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Illustrator: Kurata So
Card Statistics
- Pokédex Entry: No. 0450 Heavyweight Pokémon
- Height: 2.0m
- Weight: 300.0kg
- Weakness: Grass (🌿) ×2
- Retreat Cost: ⚪⚪⚪ (3 Energy)
Attack Details
Sand Spray
- Cost: ⚪⚪⚪ (3 Colorless Energy)
- Damage: 90
- Effect: None
Land Crush
- Cost: 👊⚪⚪⚪ (1 Fighting Energy + 3 Colorless Energy)
- Damage: 140
- Effect: None
Card Art Description
The artwork shows Hippowdon in an active pose, demonstrating its power by expelling sand from its ports. The illustration captures the Pokémon's massive size and intimidating presence, with sand streams dramatically swirling around its body. The desert setting and dynamic lighting emphasize its connection to its habitat.
Card Text
The flavor text at the bottom reads: "It shows off its strength by opening its huge mouth wide. It attacks by whipping up large amounts of sand."
Strategy Guide
For Beginners
- Powerful straight-forward attacks
- High HP makes it durable
- Two attack options for flexibility
- Good evolution target
For Intermediate Players
- Use energy acceleration to power up quickly
- Consider switching between attacks based on situation
- Take advantage of Fighting-type support
- Plan energy attachment carefully
For Advanced Players
- Potential late-game sweeper
- Use as a tank in Fighting-type decks
- Combine with sand-effect support cards
- Consider tech cards to handle Grass weakness
Competitive Tips
- Prioritize energy acceleration
- Have backup attackers ready
- Watch for Grass-type threats
- Use high HP to your advantage
- Time evolution strategically
Collection Notes
- Part of the Scarlet & Violet: Prismatic Evolutions expansion
- Features dynamic action-oriented artwork
- Showcases the Pokémon's signature sand manipulation
- Art style emphasizes power and strength