Hippowdon 21/100
Set: Majestic Dawn
Released: May 1, 2008
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About Hippowdon
Its huge mouth is almost seven feet across. It has enough power to completely crush a car.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #450
- Card Number 21/100
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorKent Kanetsuna
- Release Date01/05/2008
- SeriesDiamond & Pearl
- Expansion Majestic Dawn
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Water +20 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- Vacuum Sand20
Search your discard pile for a Fighting Energy card and attach it to Hippowdon.
- Sand Impact50+



Flip a coin for each Fighting Energy attached to Hippowdon. This attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Hippowdon emerging from the earth at night, its massive jaws wide open beneath a glowing full moon, surrounded by shadowy trees under a dark, serene sky.
Playability Overview
Hippowdon's ability to recycle Fighting Energy and its coin-flip-based damage make it situationally strong, but its reliance on luck and high retreat cost limit consistent competitive viability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert DwellersPlace this card in the center of a desert-themed page. It pairs well with other Ground-type Pokémon, especially those that show sandy landscapes or tough environments. Surround it with Pokémon like Sandshrew and Gible to emphasize the arid vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Rugged / Earthy Brown / Sandstorm / Ground Guardians

















