# Hippowdon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F

> Find the best Hippowdon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Hippowdon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2024regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regf |
| **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/gen9vgc2024regf/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)

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## 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
- **Slack Off**: 86.226%
- **Earthquake**: 58.470%
- **Stealth Rock**: 49.412%
- **Whirlwind**: 49.037%
- **Protect**: 44.665%
- **Yawn**: 34.291%
- **Sand Tomb**: 30.146%
- **Heavy Slam**: 12.994%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 11.018%
- **Fissure**: 7.635%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.949%
- **Sand Force**: 0.051%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 66.340%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 12.778%
- **Smooth Rock**: 9.171%
- **Binding Band**: 5.971%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 3.486%
- **Other**: 2.253%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 58.234%
- **Excadrill**: 56.170%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 50.292%
- **Amoonguss**: 49.205%
- **Dragapult**: 49.092%
- **Incineroar**: 23.262%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in gen9vgc2024regf-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Excadrill, Rotom-Wash, Amoonguss. 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 `252/0/108/0/144/0`. This configuration accounts for 49.133% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.949%) and the item **Leftovers** (66.340%).

### What is the most common role for Hippowdon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Hippowdon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2024regf-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/gen9vgc2024regf/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regf) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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