# Hippowdon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I

> Find the best Hippowdon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hippowdon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I (`gen9battlestadiumdoubles`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9battlestadiumdoubles |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **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/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)

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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.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 91.257%
- **Stealth Rock**: 88.425%
- **Yawn**: 87.505%
- **Whirlwind**: 70.982%
- **Slack Off**: 14.494%
- **Roar**: 9.707%
- **Fissure**: 7.897%
- **Stone Edge**: 5.882%
- **Crunch**: 3.839%
- **Body Press**: 3.226%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.095%
- **Sand Force**: 0.905%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 62.765%
- **Leftovers**: 9.269%
- **Smooth Rock**: 5.634%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 5.153%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.123%
- **Aguav Berry**: 2.554%
- **Mental Herb**: 2.394%
- **Figy Berry**: 1.693%
- **Choice Band**: 1.679%
- **Other**: 3.737%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 46.358%
- **Flutter Mane**: 40.023%
- **Dragonite**: 38.184%
- **Chien-Pao**: 34.287%
- **Chi-Yu**: 25.967%
- **Roaring Moon**: 21.106%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in gen9battlestadiumdoubles-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Flutter Mane, Dragonite, Chien-Pao. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Hippowdon weak to and resistant against?
Hippowdon is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x).

### 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 `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 12.947% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.095%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (62.765%).

### 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 gen9battlestadiumdoubles-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/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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