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Hippowdon 29/130

Name: Hippowdon #29 - Diamond & Pearl | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: dp1-29
Price: 1.13 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Diamond & Pearl Base Released: May 1, 2007

Pokémon

Fighting Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 37.5 packs (2.7%) Evolves From: Hippopotas

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1.13 $0.02 (1.74%)

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3.09

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA7	6.50	—	x2.1

About Hippowdon

It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Hippowdon
National Pokédex #450
Card Number 29/130
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date01/05/2007
SeriesDiamond & Pearl
Expansion Diamond & Pearl Base
Evolves From
Hippopotas
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionSinnoh
Generation Generation 4

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points110 HP
Weakness Water +20
Resistance Lightning -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Vacuum Up40
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Sand Eject60
During your next turn, if an attack does damage to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), that attack does 40 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Hippowdon emerging from sandy terrain, its massive jaws wide open and eyes fiercely focused, embodying raw power and dominance in a sunlit, natural environment.

Playability Overview

Hippowdon offers solid mid-game pressure with its damage increase and trapping ability, but its high retreat cost and moderate HP limit its effectiveness in fast-paced competitive decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert DwellersPlace Hippowdon in the center of a desert-themed page. Its sandy vibe and earthy colors work well alongside other Ground types and Pokémon that thrive in arid environments, like Sandshrew and Gible. This card acts as a great focal point for the page.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Earthy / Sandy Brown / Ground Pounders / Heavyweights