# Hippowdon - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hippowdon in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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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 Hippowdon.

## Common Moves
- **Yawn**: 73.868%
- **Protect**: 67.897%
- **Slack Off**: 53.423%
- **Sand Tomb**: 49.179%
- **High Horsepower**: 30.759%
- **Fissure**: 25.286%
- **Helping Hand**: 11.363%
- **Body Press**: 11.200%
- **Stockpile**: 10.320%
- **Stealth Rock**: 10.120%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.234%
- **Sand Force**: 0.766%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 35.583%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 22.302%
- **Binding Band**: 18.784%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 7.772%
- **Smooth Rock**: 7.174%
- **Safety Goggles**: 2.002%
- **Aguav Berry**: 1.411%
- **Other**: 4.973%

## Common Teammates
- **Garganacl**: 39.443%
- **Gyarados**: 22.205%
- **Kingambit**: 21.293%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 20.646%
- **Goodra**: 20.629%
- **Dondozo**: 20.110%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Hippowdon?
The most common moves for Hippowdon are Yawn, Protect, Slack Off, Sand Tomb. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Garganacl, Gyarados, Kingambit, Grimmsnarl. 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 **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/92/0/164/0`. This configuration accounts for 18.718% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.234%) and the item **Leftovers** (35.583%).

### 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 gen9vgc2024regh-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/gen9vgc2024regh/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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