Hippopotas (Evolving Skies 84) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Hippopotas from the Evolving Skies set is a Common Pokémon card numbered 84. It has a solid 100 HP and features the attack Mud Shot. This straightforward card offers reliable gameplay without additional abilities.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Attacks:
• Tackle (Fighting + Colorless): 30 damage
• Mud Shot (Fighting + Fighting + Colorless): 50 damage
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.”
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This exact printing of Hippopotas appears in the Sword & Shield Evolving Skies expansion, card number 84. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions indicated on the card. The artwork by Yuya Oka is unique to this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its Fighting type, 100 HP, and the combination of the attacks Tackle and Mud Shot. The card’s regulation mark is E, and it has a high retreat cost of 4, which is uncommon for Basic Pokémon.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost and lack of abilities suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special print variants, standard protective sleeves and storage in a binder or card box are recommended to preserve the artwork and card condition. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain the card’s vibrant illustration by Yuya Oka.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolving Skies (swsh7): Hippopotas is introduced as a sturdy Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a high retreat cost. It fits the desert-themed flavor text and adds to the set’s diverse Fighting-type lineup.