# Hippowdon - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hippowdon in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.204%
- **Slack Off**: 98.972%
- **Stealth Rock**: 98.694%
- **Whirlwind**: 91.566%
- **Other**: 11.565%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.310%
- **Sand Force**: 0.690%

## Common Items
- **Smooth Rock**: 90.296%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 5.859%
- **Other**: 3.845%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 89.333%
- **Sinistcha**: 87.927%
- **Garganacl**: 87.613%
- **Skarmory**: 86.858%
- **Weavile**: 86.787%
- **Bronzong**: 3.948%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Excadrill, Sinistcha, Garganacl, Skarmory. 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 `248/0/4/0/252/4`. This configuration accounts for 66.518% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.310%) and the item **Smooth Rock** (90.296%).

### What is the most common role for Hippowdon?
Based on common item usage (Smooth Rock), Hippowdon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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