Hippopotas 87/160
Set: Primal Clash
Released: Feb 4, 2015
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About Hippopotas
It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #449
- Card Number 87/160
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorYuka Morii
- Release Date04/02/2015
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Primal Clash
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionSinnoh
- Generation Generation 4
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points90 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- Tackle20


- Rolling Tackle50



Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Hippopotas standing alertly on a rough, rocky surface, its large eyes wide open as it surveys the natural environment, blending earth tones with a hint of greenery in the blurred background.
Playability Overview
Hippopotas offers a straightforward early-game attacker with solid HP but limited offensive power and a high retreat cost, making it better suited for gradual damage buildup than aggressive strategies.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Sandy HideawayThis Hippopotas card has such a charming, earthy vibe with its rocky backdrop and sandy tones. It feels right at home on a "Desert Dwellers" page. Pair it with similar Pokémon that embody a more rugged environment, like Sandshrew or Trapinch, to enhance the theme of resilience in arid landscapes.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Warm Earth Tones / Hidden Gems / Sand Protection



































