# Hippowdon - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hippowdon in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Slack Off**: 99.839%
- **Stealth Rock**: 77.645%
- **Earthquake**: 71.362%
- **Toxic**: 56.309%
- **Whirlwind**: 47.564%
- **Sand Tomb**: 21.929%
- **Yawn**: 17.001%
- **Other**: 8.350%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 100.000%
- **Sand Force**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 58.469%
- **Smooth Rock**: 28.051%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 10.269%
- **Other**: 3.212%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor-Mega**: 58.534%
- **Tapu Koko**: 42.681%
- **Dragonite**: 36.048%
- **Corviknight**: 33.009%
- **Excadrill**: 26.733%
- **Tapu Fini**: 26.592%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Scizor-Mega, Tapu Koko, Dragonite, Corviknight. 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 `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 30.308% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (58.469%).

### 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 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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