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Cards/Hippowdon
Hippowdon card from the Perfect Order set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Hippowdon

Defend with a powerful attack and disrupt the opponent's strategy.

Fighting150 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Twister Spewing deals 80 damage and can discard three of your opponent's cards if they played Tarragon this turn.

Heavy Impact delivers 130 damage without any additional effects.

Signature attack

Heavy Impact

No game text. (130 damage)

Hippowdon's Twister Spewing attack is a strategic play that can disrupt the opponent by removing key cards from their deck, while Heavy Impact provides solid damage output. Both attacks leverage Fighting Energy and are effective against Grass-type Pokémon.

Attacks

FFC
Twister Spewing80

If you played Tarragon from your hand during this turn, discard the top 3 cards of your opponent's deck.

FFCC
Heavy Impact130

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in decks focused on disrupting opponents or dealing consistent damage with Fighting Energy.

Strengths
  • Versatile attack options
  • Effective against Grass-type Pokémon
  • Can disrupt opponent's hand
Watch out for
  • Needs Fighting Energy for attacks
  • Heavy Impact has no additional effects
Pro tip

Use Twister Spewing early in the game to set up Heavy Impact or other follow-up attacks.

From the Pokédex

Hippowdon is known for its thick skin, which helps it survive harsh environments.

Note for the parent

Consider Hippowdon for decks that need to control the game flow by targeting your opponent's strategy cards.

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