# Hippowdon - XY Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Hippowdon in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Slack Off**: 99.980%
- **Earthquake**: 99.895%
- **Stealth Rock**: 99.618%
- **Rock Slide**: 56.314%
- **Whirlwind**: 17.577%
- **Stone Edge**: 15.553%
- **Other**: 11.064%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 87.751%
- **Sand Force**: 12.249%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 82.589%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 13.104%
- **Other**: 4.307%

## Common Teammates
- **Clefable**: 57.733%
- **Latias-Mega**: 44.542%
- **Excadrill**: 40.898%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 32.069%
- **Ferrothorn**: 27.686%
- **Serperior**: 26.709%

## FAQ for Hippowdon in xy-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is frequently paired with Clefable, Latias-Mega, Excadrill, Tornadus-Therian. 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 `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 16.229% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (87.751%) and the item **Leftovers** (82.589%).

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

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