# Hippowdon - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hippowdon in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Hippowdon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Hippowdon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 72.451%
- **Rock Slide**: 57.570%
- **Earthquake**: 56.923%
- **Toxic**: 54.601%
- **Slack Off**: 45.040%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 42.173%
- **Curse**: 35.172%
- **Stockpile**: 25.630%
- **Other**: 10.441%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.988%
- **Sand Force**: 0.012%

## Common Items
- **Groundium Z**: 57.731%
- **Figy Berry**: 25.174%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 13.610%
- **Other**: 3.485%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 81.322%
- **Cresselia**: 81.201%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 79.443%
- **Bisharp**: 39.346%
- **Tsareena**: 25.564%
- **Primarina**: 25.162%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Cresselia, Salamence-Mega, Bisharp. 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `60/252/0/0/196/0`. This configuration accounts for 25.228% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.988%) and the item **Groundium Z** (57.731%).

### What is the most common role for Hippowdon?
Based on common item usage (Groundium Z), Hippowdon often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Hippowdon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Hippowdon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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