No. 0187

Hoppip

Cottonweed Pokémon

Official art

Hoppip is a Grass/Flying-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire, with a base stat total of 250. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Grass Flying

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 0.5 kg 1.1 lbs
Base stat total: 250 Higher than 5% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Chlorophyll Leaf Guard Infiltrator

Pokédex entryOmega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire

This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, HOPPIP links its leaves with other HOPPIP to prepare against being blown away.

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Base stats

HP35110–142180–274

Atk3549–9567–185

Def4054–10176–196

SpA3549–9567–185

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe5063–11294–218

Total250Higher than 5% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

4×

Ice

2×

FireFlyingPoisonRock

Resists

½×

FightingWater

¼×

Grass

Immune to

0×

Ground

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalBugGhostSteelElectricPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63

Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Hoppip outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Hoppip against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
112		Hoppip · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
102		Hoppip · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		Hoppip · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Chlorophyll
If Sun is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Other Pokémon with Chlorophyll 36
Bulbasaur Ivysaur Venusaur Oddish Gloom Vileplume Bellsprout Weepinbell Victreebel Exeggcute Exeggutor Tangela Bellossom Skiploom Jumpluff Sunkern Sunflora Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Tropius Cherubi Tangrowth Leafeon Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Maractus Deerling Sawsbuck Capsakid Scovillain
Leaf Guard
If Sun is active, this Pokémon cannot be statused and Rest will fail for it.
Other Pokémon with Leaf Guard 19
Tangela Chikorita Bayleef Meganium Skiploom Jumpluff Roselia Budew Tangrowth Leafeon Swadloon Petilil Lilligant Fomantis Lurantis Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Zarude
Infiltrator, hidden ability
Moves ignore substitutes and foe's Reflect/Light Screen/Safeguard/Mist/Aurora Veil.
Other Pokémon with Infiltrator 24
Zubat Golbat Crobat Skiploom Jumpluff Ninjask Seviper Spiritomb Cottonee Whimsicott Litwick Lampent Chandelure Espurr Meowstic Inkay Malamar Noibat Noivern Dreepy Drakloak Dragapult Bramblin Brambleghast

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0187HoppipGrassFlying
1. Level 18
  #0188SkiploomGrassFlying
  1. Level 27
    #0189JumpluffGrassFlying

Moves

Level up 18


1	SplashNo competitive use.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
4	Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
6	AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	20	100%	25
8	Fairy WindNo additional effect.	Fairy	Special	40	100%	30
10	Poison PowderPoisons the target.	Poison	Status	—	75%	35
10	Sleep PowderCauses the target to fall asleep.	Grass	Status	—	75%	15
10	Stun SporeParalyzes the target.	Grass	Status	—	75%	30
12	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
15	SynthesisHeals the user by a weather-dependent amount.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
19	Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.	Grass	Status	—	90%	10
22	Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	40	100%	15
24	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
27	Cotton SporeLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Grass	Status	—	100%	40
29	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
32	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
35	BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
38	MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 37


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM33	Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.	Grass	Special	60	—	20
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM56	Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM71	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Special	80	100%	10
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Special	90	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM131	Pollen PuffIf the target is an ally, heals 50% of its max HP.	Bug	Special	90	100%	15
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM137	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
TM159	Leaf StormLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Grass	Special	130	90%	5
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM185	Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15

Egg moves 8


Egg	Cotton GuardRaises the user's Defense by 3.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
Egg	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
Egg	Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.	Grass	Status	—	—	10
Egg	Rage PowderThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used.	Bug	Status	—	—	20
Egg	Seed BombNo additional effect.	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
Egg	Strength SapUser heals HP=target's Atk stat. Lowers Atk by 1.	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
Egg	SwitcherooUser switches its held item with the target's.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
Egg	Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.	Grass	Status	—	100%	10

Biology

Hoppip is a dandelion-like Pokémon. It is round and pink, with leaves growing from its head that allow it to fly. Hoppip and its evolutionary line are able to be blown away and carried over large distances by strong winds. Skiploom is the evolution of Hoppip, and evolves into Jumpluff.

Design & origin

Hoppip's English name is a combination of "hop" and "pip". The Hoppip line is meant to demonstrate how pollen and seeds spread via the air, and is based on the stages of a dandelion, with Hoppip resembling the leaves. The line's names were partially created by English translator Nob Ogasawara, with the first half of their names referencing the idiom "hop, skip, and a jump".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#570 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Cottonweed Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: Grassland
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#067Updated Johto#067Central Kalos#135Paldea#016

To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. But they do enjoy gentle breezes.
HeartGold
It drifts on winds. It is said that when HOPPIP gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, a HOPPIP links leaves with others to prepare against being blown away.
Emerald
This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, HOPPIP links its leaves with other HOPPIP to prepare against being blown away.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It can be carried away on even the gentlest breeze. It may even float all the way to the next town.
Crystal
Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though.
Gold · LeafGreen

Names around the world

English: Hoppip
Japanese: ハネッコ
Japanese (romaji): Hanecco
Korean: 통통코
Chinese (Traditional): 毽子草
Chinese (Simplified): 毽子草
French: Granivol
German: Hoppspross
Spanish: Hoppip
Italian: Hoppip

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

EV yield: 1 SpD
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 50
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: FairyGrass
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Y 1 area

Road 7Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 7

X 1 area

Road 7Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 7

XD 1 area

Oasis PokespotFinding a Wild Pokemon at any of the three Pokespots in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 10–20

SoulSilver 7 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

HeartGold 7 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8
Road 48Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–17

Platinum 1 area

Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–12

Pearl 2 areas

Fuego IronworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–10

Diamond 2 areas

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–10

LeafGreen 5 areas

Five IslandSurfing · Lv 5–15
Five Isle MeadowSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–15
Memorial PillarSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–16
Resort GorgeousSurfing · Lv 5–15
Water LabyrinthSurfing · Lv 5–15

FireRed 5 areas

Five IslandSurfing · Lv 5–15
Five Isle MeadowSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–15
Memorial PillarSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–16
Resort GorgeousSurfing · Lv 5–15
Water LabyrinthSurfing · Lv 5–15

Crystal 9 areas

Road 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16
Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Road 29Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7
Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–7

Silver 5 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8

Gold 5 areas

Road 13Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
Road 15Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–24
Road 32Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6
Road 33Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–8

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.