# Hippowdon - Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hippowdon in Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship)

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## Common Moves
- **Fissure**: 100.000%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 100.000%
- **Yawn**: 100.000%
- **Stone Edge**: 100.000%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Band**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Cryogonal**: 100.000%
- **Garganacl**: 100.000%
- **Kingambit**: 100.000%
- **Tatsugiri**: 100.000%
- **Dondozo**: 100.000%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship-1760

### What are the top moves for Hippowdon?
The most common moves for Hippowdon are Fissure, Stomping Tantrum, Yawn, Stone Edge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Cryogonal, Garganacl, Kingambit, Tatsugiri. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Hippowdon?
The most common Tera Types for Hippowdon are dragon. Specifically, Tera dragon is used in 100.000% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Hippowdon?
No EV spread or nature data available.

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

### What is the most common role for Hippowdon?
Based on common item usage (Focus Band), Hippowdon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship-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/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Oceania International Championship VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2oceaniainternationalchampionship) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*