Hippowdon

カバルドン · Hippodocus

Short-tempered and easily moved to violence. It whips up whirlwinds of sand to crush its foes' spirits, then goes in for the attack.

Type: Ground
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Heavyweight Pokémon
Japanese: カバルドン
Height: 2.0 m
Weight: 300.0 kg
Color: Brown
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Hippowdon.

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Hippopotas

Stage 1

Base form

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Hippowdon

Stage 2

From Hippopotas

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 108

/255
Attack 112

/255
Defense 118

/255
Sp. Atk 068

/255
Sp. Def 072

/255
Speed 047

/255

§ III

Best Hippowdon cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 13 cards.

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§ IV

Hippowdon through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 EY

Eri Yamaki

Eri Yamaki is credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 2016, with artwork appearing through 2023. Their illustrations span Sword & Shield and Sun & Moon releases, including Team Up and Fusion Strike, and are marked by vibrant, playful color and clear, balanced compositions.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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02 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

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Diamond & Pearl era
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03 KI

KEIICHIRO ITO

KEIICHIRO ITO has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2019 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet, including appearances in sets such as Fusion Strike and Paradox Rift. The art leans colorful and energetic with focused, action-forward framing.

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Sword & Shield era
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04 KK

Kent Kanetsuna

Kent Kanetsuna is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2021, with artwork appearing across the Diamond & Pearl era and into HeartGold & SoulSilver and Black & White. The work is often digital, colorful, and playful, with clear, focused compositions.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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05 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

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EX era
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