#0449 · Original Sinnoh #122 · diamond pearl · gen 4
Hippo Pokémon
It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.
Total: 330
Sand Stream
Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
EV yield (current): +1 DEF
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maniac Tunnel (26+ different Unown caught) (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 22–25 |
| Ruin Maniac Cave (10–25 different Unown caught) (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 22–24 |
| Ruin Maniac Cave (0–9 different Unown caught) (diamond) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 22–23 |
| Maniac Tunnel (26+ different Unown caught) (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20% | 22–25 |
| Ruin Maniac Cave (10–25 different Unown caught) (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 22–24 |
| Ruin Maniac Cave (0–9 different Unown caught) (pearl) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 5% | 22–23 |
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sand AttackSand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | — | 100% | |
| 1 | TackleA physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 35 | 95% | |
| 7 | BiteThe foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| 13 | YawnThe user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Take DownA reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% | |
| 25 | Sand TombThe user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 15 | 70% | |
| 31 | CrunchThe user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 80 | 100% | |
| 37 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| 44 | Double-EdgeA reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 120 | 100% | |
| 50 | FissureThe user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | — | 30% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water PulseThe user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 60 | 100% | |
| TM05 | RoarThe foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.▶ Selected Pokémon |
sand stream sand stream, sand force
| Normal |
| — |
| 100% |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM23 | Iron TailThe foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM76 | Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field | Rock | — | — |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |
| HM06 | Rock SmashThe user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% |
Egg moves: Body SlamThe user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon, CurseA move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.▶ Specific move, StockpileThe user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.▶ User, Spit UpThe power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.▶ Selected Pokémon, SwallowThe power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.▶ User, Slack OffThe user slacks off, restoring its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP.▶ User, Sand TombThe user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon
