# Hippowdon - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hippowdon in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Slack Off**: 99.982%
- **Earthquake**: 99.918%
- **Stealth Rock**: 99.356%
- **Whirlwind**: 46.206%
- **Rock Slide**: 28.629%
- **Ice Fang**: 19.546%
- **Other**: 6.363%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.995%
- **Sand Force**: 0.005%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 88.446%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 11.541%
- **Other**: 0.013%

## Common Teammates
- **Latios**: 50.943%
- **Skarmory**: 37.100%
- **Ferrothorn**: 35.263%
- **Clefable**: 35.106%
- **Reuniclus**: 34.794%
- **Jellicent**: 28.677%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Hippowdon?
The most common moves for Hippowdon are Slack Off, Earthquake, Stealth Rock, Whirlwind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Latios, Skarmory, Ferrothorn, Clefable. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Hippowdon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hippowdon?
The top build for Hippowdon features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/12/0/244/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.830% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.995%) and the item **Leftovers** (88.446%).

### What is the most common role for Hippowdon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Hippowdon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Hippowdon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 108 |
| Attack | 112 |
| Defense | 118 |
| Sp. Atk | 68 |
| Sp. Def | 72 |
| Speed | 47 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Hippowdon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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