# Hippowdon - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hippowdon in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 27.273%
- **Yawn**: 27.273%
- **Sand Tomb**: 23.636%
- **Slack Off**: 10.909%
- **Stealth Rock**: 9.091%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 3.636%
- **Whirlwind**: 3.636%
- **Fissure**: 3.636%
- **Stockpile**: 1.818%
- **Bulldoze**: 1.818%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 52.727%
- **Hospitality**: 5.455%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 14.545%
- **Leftovers**: 9.091%

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 30.909%
- **Sinistcha**: 30.909%
- **Tyranitar**: 27.273%
- **Toxapex**: 27.273%
- **Incineroar**: 25.455%
- **Arcanine-Hisui**: 23.636%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Hippowdon?
The most common moves for Hippowdon are Protect, Yawn, Sand Tomb, Slack Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Corviknight, Sinistcha, Tyranitar, Toxapex. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (52.727%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (14.545%).

### What is the most common role for Hippowdon?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Hippowdon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*