# Hippowdon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Hippowdon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hippowdon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 7% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Hippowdon.

## Common Moves
- **Slack Off**: 99.954%
- **Earthquake**: 99.111%
- **Stealth Rock**: 98.305%
- **Ice Fang**: 62.789%
- **Whirlwind**: 20.625%
- **Other**: 19.216%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.989%
- **Sand Force**: 0.011%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 72.868%
- **Smooth Rock**: 14.876%
- **Leftovers**: 11.589%
- **Other**: 0.667%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Fini**: 76.131%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 33.953%
- **Tangrowth**: 32.844%
- **Hoopa-Unbound**: 30.671%
- **Garchomp**: 29.239%
- **Corviknight**: 18.786%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Tapu Fini, Manectric-Mega, Tangrowth, Hoopa-Unbound. 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 **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/252/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 18.835% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.989%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (72.868%).

### What is the most common role for Hippowdon?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Hippowdon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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