Hippopotas Card Details
Basic Information
- Name: Hippopotas
- Card Type: Basic Pokémon
- Type: Fighting (👊)
- HP: 90
- Card Number: 066/175
- Rarity: Common
- Illustrator: HYOGONOSUKE
Card Statistics
- Pokédex Entry: No. 0449 Hippo Pokémon
- Height: 0.8m
- Weight: 49.5kg
- Weakness: Grass (🌿) ×2
- Retreat Cost: ⚪⚪⚪ (3 Energy)
Attack Details
Tackle
- Cost: ⚪⚪⚪ (3 Colorless Energy)
- Damage: 70
- Effect: None
Card Art Description
The artwork depicts Hippopotas resting in its natural desert habitat. The illustration shows the Pokémon's distinctive brown and tan coloration against a backdrop of sandy dunes and distant mountains. The art style captures the peaceful nature of this ground-dwelling Pokémon in its arid environment.
Card Text
The flavor text at the bottom reads: "It moves through the sand to protect itself from germs. It travels beneath the desert sands."
Strategy Guide
For Beginners
- Simple attack with no complex effects
- High HP for a basic Pokémon
- Good foundation for evolution
- Straightforward to use in battle
For Intermediate Players
- Use as a tank while setting up other Pokémon
- Consider energy acceleration support
- Plan evolution timing carefully
- Use its high HP to your advantage
For Advanced Players
- Potential wall in specific matchups
- Can be used to stall while setting up
- Consider using with Fighting support cards
- Tech option in Ground-type focused decks
Competitive Tips
- Don't be discouraged by the high energy cost
- Have evolution cards ready
- Consider energy acceleration cards
- Watch out for Grass-type matchups
- Use as a setup Pokémon
Collection Notes
- Part of the Scarlet & Violet: Prismatic Evolutions expansion
- Features realistic desert environment artwork
- Captures the Pokémon's ground-dwelling nature
- Art style emphasizes the peaceful personality of the Pokémon