As a Grass/Flying type, Hoppip has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 35
Attack: 35
Defense: 40
Sp. Atk: 35
Sp. Def: 55
Speed: 50
Total: 250

Hoppip has a base stat total of 250, higher than 4% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (55). Its Attack (35) and Sp. Atk (35) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 35 HP, 40 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Hoppip can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Leaf Guard and Infiltrator.

How to beat Hoppip

The best way to beat Hoppip is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Water and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Flying moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Flying moves. Black Kyurem hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.