Hippowdon

Hippowdon

Selected Masterpiece • 21/100
Market Price $4.76
Majestic Dawn Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Hippowdon lounging in a sunlit desert landscape, surrounded by sparse vegetation and rolling sands. Its large, powerful body suggests a sense of calm strength, as it seems at ease in its natural habitat. The warm colors of the scene evoke the heat of the day, while the gentle expression on Hippowdon’s face adds to the serene atmosphere. This snapshot captures a moment of tranquility in the life of this formidable Pokémon.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fighting
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/05/2008

Vacuum Sand

20

Search your discard pile for a Fighting Energy card and attach it to Hippowdon.

Sand Impact

50+

Flip a coin for each Fighting Energy attached to Hippowdon. This attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage for each heads.

Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost