Shadow Hippopotas

This is a Shadow Pokemon and deals an extra +20% damage in Raids and Gym Battles. It also has 20% less defense.

It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.

Dex No

#449

Shadow Hippopotas Weaknesses and Strengths

Shadow Hippopotas is a Ground type Pokemon. When dealing damage with Ground Type Moves, they will deal an additional 20% damage.

Weak Against
Types	Damage
Water	160%
Grass	160%
Ice	160%

Resistant Against
Types	Damage
Electric	39.1%
Poison	62.5%
Rock	62.5%

Best Moves for Shadow Hippopotas in Pokemon GO

Below you can find the best Fast Move and Charge Move combo for Shadow Hippopotas.

We simulate the damage (DPS) of two moves combined and then rank them based on how much damage they deal over a period of time (CDPS).

Fast Move	Charge Move	DPS	CDPS
Tackle	Dig	35.53	221.88
Bite	Dig	37.53	220.10
Bite	Return	62.00	216.95
Tackle	Return	60.00	211.49
Bite	Body Slam	38.32	204.91
Tackle	Body Slam	36.32	197.45
Bite	Rock Tomb	33.88	190.38
Tackle	Rock Tomb	31.88	181.00
Bite	Frustration	17.00	121.70
Tackle	Frustration	15.00	101.66

All Moves for Shadow Hippopotas

Below are all the moves that Shadow Hippopotas can learn. Some moves are only available using Elite TM items.

Move	Type	Power	DPS	Duration	Energy
Rock Tomb	Charged	70	21.88	3200ms	-50
Body Slam	Charged	50	26.32	1900ms	-33
Frustration	Charged	10	5	2000ms	-33
Return	Charged	35	50	700ms	-33
Dig	Charged	100	25.53	4700ms	-50
Tackle	Quick	5	10	500ms	5
Bite	Quick	6	12	500ms	4

Shadow Hippopotas Evolution

Hippopotas

Requires
50x Candy

Hippowdon

Best Shadow Hippopotas Raid Counters in Pokemon GO

Below you can find the best counters for Shadow Hippopotas Raids and the best movesets to use. We run a simulation with every Pokemon GO in our database to figure out the quickest time to defeat (TTK) Shadow Hippopotas in a raid.