The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
During your next turn, if an attack does damage to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), that attack does 40 more damage.
Market structure summary: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 12% 90-day spread ($0.98-$1.11), this card currently tracks as low-volatility.
Relative to the 30-day baseline ($1.09), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.
Hippowdon (Diamond & Pearl) is presently valued at about $1.08 in raw condition. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%.
Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $1.09. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.98 to $1.11 (12% spread), a low-volatility profile.
Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.
In 2007, Diamond & Pearl introduced this print of Hippowdon. The printed flavor text states: "It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack." Its card type is Pokémon.
The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 110.
Energy typing is Fighting. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print.
As an evolution, Hippowdon develops from Hippopotas. The printed attacks highlight "Vacuum Up" and "Sand Eject".
Diamond & Pearl was released in 2007. Series classification for this set is Diamond & Pearl.
Set size is 130 cards, which categorizes Diamond & Pearl as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 19 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Hippowdon (#29) is one of the Rare prints in this expansion.
Other Hippowdon printings create a useful comparison set for Hippowdon. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets.
Observed alternatives run from $0.05 to $0.74 (1380% spread). The current card sits +402% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.21.
Notable alternatives include Hippowdon #88 (Primal Clash) at $0.74, Hippowdon #85 (Evolving Skies) at $0.07, Hippowdon #94 (Darkness Ablaze) at $0.17, and Hippowdon #80 (Astral Radiance) at $0.11.
