#0449 · Generation IV
What Animal Is Hippopotas Based On?
Hippopotas most closely resembles hippopotamus.
Closest animal
hippopotamus
Confidence
Strong animal match
Why this comparison?
The official category is "Hippo Pokemon", which makes hippopotamus the closest animal counterpart for quick comparison.
Official category: Hippo Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.
More hippopotamus comparisons in Generation IV
| No. | Pokemon | Closest animal | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0450 | Hippowdon | hippopotamus | broad |