# Hippowdon - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hippowdon in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Slack Off**: 99.893%
- **Earthquake**: 99.461%
- **Protect**: 93.311%
- **Toxic**: 87.111%
- **Superpower**: 6.913%
- **Other**: 13.312%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.994%
- **Sand Force**: 0.006%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 99.246%
- **Other**: 0.754%

## Common Teammates
- **Aerodactyl-Mega**: 98.293%
- **Cradily**: 93.556%
- **Scrafty**: 89.864%
- **Aegislash**: 80.501%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 69.535%
- **Milotic**: 18.979%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Aerodactyl-Mega, Cradily, Scrafty, Aegislash. 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 `228/44/20/0/212/4`. This configuration accounts for 69.290% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.994%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (99.246%).

### What is the most common role for Hippowdon?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Hippowdon often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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