# Hippopotas - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Little Cup

> Find the best Hippopotas builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hippopotas Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9lc/Hippopotas)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Hippopotas
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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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 Hippopotas.

## Common Moves
- **Slack Off**: 97.860%
- **Earthquake**: 96.960%
- **Ice Fang**: 73.943%
- **Stealth Rock**: 69.417%
- **Yawn**: 20.091%
- **Roar**: 15.439%
- **Rock Slide**: 10.554%
- **Other**: 15.736%

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

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 88.757%
- **Smooth Rock**: 11.028%
- **Other**: 0.215%

## Common Teammates
- **Mienfoo**: 86.153%
- **Vullaby**: 63.614%
- **Drilbur**: 53.073%
- **Sandshrew-Alola**: 37.939%
- **Growlithe-Hisui**: 37.920%
- **Slowpoke**: 37.920%

## FAQ for Hippopotas in gen9lc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Hippopotas?
Hippopotas is frequently paired with Mienfoo, Vullaby, Drilbur, Sandshrew-Alola. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hippopotas?
The top build for Hippopotas features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `52/100/132/0/180/0`. This configuration accounts for 25.579% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippopotas?
Hippopotas is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (100.000%) and the item **Eviolite** (88.757%).

### What is the most common role for Hippopotas?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Hippopotas often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Hippopotas?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 72 |
| Defense | 78 |
| Sp. Atk | 38 |
| Sp. Def | 42 |
| Speed | 32 |
| **BST** | **330** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Hippopotas on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Hippopotas) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Hippopotas
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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