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Cards/Hippopotas
Hippopotas card from the Perfect Order set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Hippopotas

Hippopotas can disrupt your opponent's attacks.

Fighting100 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Sand Attack prevents the Defending Pokémon from using an attack on your opponent's next turn if a coin flip results in tails.

Bite is a powerful 60 damage attack that doesn't require any additional Energy.

Signature attack

Bite

No game text. (60 damage)

With Sand Attack, Hippopotas can frustrate opponents who rely on consistent attacks. Its Fighting-type makes it tough against Grass-type Pokémon, and its common rarity means you can easily add more to your deck for support.

Attacks

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Sand Attack10

During your opponent's next turn, if the Defending Pokémon tries to use an attack, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack doesn't happen.

FCC
Bite60

Which deck it belongs in

Hippopotas works well in decks that need to disrupt the flow of the game or deal with specific types like Grass.

Strengths
  • Versatile
  • Disruptive
  • Cost-effective
Watch out for
  • Limited attack power
  • Dependent on coin flip for effectiveness
Pro tip

Pair Hippopotas with a few other Basic Pokémon to ensure consistent Sand Attack usage.

From the Pokédex

Hippopotas is known for its ability to dig quickly, making it a fast mover in the wild.

Note for the parent

Consider using Hippopotas if you want a card that can hinder opponents' strategies without needing too many other cards.

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