# Hippopotas - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hippopotas in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Stealth Rock**: 99.824%
- **Slack Off**: 96.725%
- **Earthquake**: 88.037%
- **Ice Fang**: 64.961%
- **Yawn**: 25.812%
- **High Horsepower**: 11.928%
- **Other**: 12.714%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.996%
- **Sand Force**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **Smooth Rock**: 89.256%
- **Eviolite**: 10.553%
- **Other**: 0.191%

## Common Teammates
- **Drilbur**: 94.286%
- **Diglett-Alola**: 65.872%
- **Sandshrew**: 60.861%
- **Silicobra**: 47.813%
- **Drifloon**: 47.755%
- **Mienfoo**: 24.491%

## FAQ for Hippopotas in gen9lc-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Hippopotas?
Hippopotas is frequently paired with Drilbur, Diglett-Alola, Sandshrew, Silicobra. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/100/212/0/180/0`. This configuration accounts for 63.326% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippopotas?
Hippopotas is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.996%) and the item **Smooth Rock** (89.256%).

### What is the most common role for Hippopotas?
Based on common item usage (Smooth Rock), 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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