Hippowdon in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats

Hippowdon has 3 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Fighting-type Pokémon (Stage 1). Here are its stats for deck building.

Legal cards
3
Top damage
150
Most HP
160
ex / Mega ex
0 / 0
With an Ability
0

Is Hippowdon good in Standard?

Its hardest-hitting attack is Super Sandstorm on Hippowdon (Destined Rivals), doing 150 for 3 Energy. The bulkiest version is Hippowdon with 160 HP. Watch out for Grass attackers — that's its weakness.

Evolution line

Evolves from Hippopotas. Plan your line counts — see building your first deck.

Every Standard-legal Hippowdon card

CardSetHPStageAttacks (cost · damage)RetreatWeakness
Hippowdon 106/182Destined Rivals H160Stage 1Ram FF 60
Super Sandstorm FFC 150
4Grass ×2
Hippowdon 53/131Prismatic Evolutions H150Stage 1Sand Spray CCC 90
Land Crush FCCC 140
3Grass ×2
Hippowdon 40/88Perfect Order J150Stage 1Twister Spewing FFC 80
Heavy Impact FFCC 130
4Grass ×2

Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.

Counter guides

How to beat Hippowdon

Other Fighting Pokémon in Standard

See also: every Hippowdon card ever printed · Hippowdon for young collectors.

Pully Play is an independent fan guide. It isn't run by The Pokémon Company. Format facts are checked against official announcements; always confirm card legality with the official rules before a tournament.