#0450 · Generation IV
What Animal Is Hippowdon Based On?
Hippowdon most closely resembles hippopotamus.
Closest animal
hippopotamus
Confidence
Broad or mixed-animal match
Why this comparison?
Hippowdon does not have a direct animal category, but its evolution line points to hippopotamus as the closest animal counterpart.
Official category: Heavyweight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0449 | Hippopotas | hippopotamus | strong |