Hippowdon 69/156
Set: Ultra Prism
Released: Feb 2, 2018
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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
- National Pokédex #450
- Card Number 69/156
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorShigenori Negishi
- Release Date02/02/2018
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Ultra Prism
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points140 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost



Colorless ×4
Attacks
- Sand Tomb50



The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
- Dust Cannon100+




This attack does 10 more damage for each Colorless in your opponent's Active Pokémon's Retreat Cost.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Hippowdon emerging from a sandy terrain, its armored body blending with the earth as it prepares to unleash a powerful sandstorm, eyes glowing with fierce determination and readiness.
Playability Overview
Hippowdon’s ability to prevent retreat pairs well with setting up strategic traps, while its Dust Cannon attack can capitalize on opponents with high retreat costs for escalating damage.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert TitanHippowdon’s art really captures that arid, sandy vibe! Its fierce expression and the swirling sand around it make it feel like a powerful guardian of the desert. This card would fit perfectly alongside other Ground types or Pokémon that evoke a sense of wild, untamed nature, like Garchomp or Flygon.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Fierce / Earthy Tones / Sandstorm / Heavyweight

















