Hoppip (Pokémon)

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Hoppip ハネッコ Hanecco #187
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Grass Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Cottonweed Pokémon
Abilities Chlorophyll or Leaf Guard Leaf Guard Blue-Striped ----- Infiltrator Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #067 Hoenn #332 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-010 Almia R— Oblivia R-026
Height 1'04" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'04"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 1.1 lbs. Imperial 0.5 kg Metric 1.1 lbs./0.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Pink	Catch rate 255 (33.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Fairy and Grass groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 74 Battle Exp.: 741*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Hoppip (Japanese: ハネッコ Hanecco) is a dual-type Grass/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves into Skiploom starting at level 18, which evolves into Jumpluff starting at level 27.

Biology

Hoppip has a small, round pink body with long green sprouts, resembling the leaves of dandelions in shape, coming out of its head. It has big, triangular ears with dark insides, small arms and legs, and a tiny tail. Hoppip's beady yellow eyes appear to lack pupils, and it has a circular yellow spot on the underside of each foot.

Hoppip's body is very light. It is easily lifted off the ground by winds and tends to drift in the air. Hoppip can sense approaching strong winds. In order to not be blown away, it clusters and links leaves with other Hoppip or grips the ground firmly with its feet. However, it enjoys gentle breezes. Hoppip lives in grasslands, although some also drift through fields, mountains, and even urban environments. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way.

In the anime

Hoppip in the anime

Sugimori reference sheet for the anime

Major appearances

Hoppip made its anime debut in Foul Weather Friends, in which a Trainer named Mariah used several of them to predict the weather.

Multiple Hoppip were among the feuding Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.

In Who's Flying Now?, James bought what he thought was a Chimecho from the Magikarp salesman, but it really turned out to be a Hoppip.

Minor appearances

A Hoppip was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

A Hoppip appeared in Beauty and the Breeder where it participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.

Many Hoppip appeared in Pikachu and Pichu.

Three Hoppip appeared in The Grass Route. Two of them belonged to Ephraim's parents and the other one belonged to an unnamed competitor participating in the Grass-type tournament.

Eight Hoppip competed alongside their Trainer in a balloon race in The Big Balloon Blow-Up.

A Hoppip appeared in A Tyrogue Full of Trouble where it received an apple from a Tyrogue.

Four Hoppip were seen in the wild in The Legend of Thunder!.

Several Hoppip were among the inhabitants of the Dragon Holy Land in Fangs for Nothin'.

Several Hoppip were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Journey to the Starting Line.

A Hoppip was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

A Hoppip appeared in The Saffron Con as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator that was taken by Team Rocket.

Hoppip also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

Multiple Hoppip made a brief appearance in Coming Full-Festival Circle!.

Multiple Hoppip appeared in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP137 Hoppip Ash's Pokédex Hoppip, the Cottonweed Pokémon. This hopping Pokémon is light as a feather, and can be lifted by the gentlest breeze.

In the manga

Hoppip in Magical Pokémon Journey

In the Ash and Pikachu manga

Similar to her anime counterpart, Mariah also owns a Hoppip in the Ash and Pikachu manga.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

In Magical Pokémon Journey, Cashew takes care of 26 Hoppip, who believe her to be their mother. Each of the Hoppip's name begins with a different letter in the alphabet.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Orm uses an octet of Hoppip to lift him up in a basket for flight transport.

A Hoppip made a cameo appearance as a Pokémon Celio keeps in his house.

In the TCG

Main article: Hoppip (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In the Pokémon Stadium 2 stage, a Hoppip can be seen drifting on the Flying Terrain. Other guest Pokémon found in the Flying Terrain include a Skarmory and a Drifloon floating in the distance.

Trophy Information

"A Cottonweed Pokémon. Its adorable appearance has captured the hearts of many fans. It's 1'04" in height, which is the same as Pikachu, but it's incredibly light, weighing only 1.1 pounds. Because it's so light, it often huddles with other Hoppip to keep itself from being blown away by strong winds. It evolves into Skiploom."

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though. Silver Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away. Crystal It can be carried away on even the gentlest breeze. It may even float all the way to the next town. Stadium 2 To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though.
Generation III Ruby This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, Hoppip links its leaves with other Hoppip to prepare against being blown away. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, a Hoppip links leaves with others to prepare against being blown away. FireRed Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away. LeafGreen To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. They do enjoy gentle breezes, though.
Generation IV Diamond It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold To keep from being blown away by the wind, they gather in clusters. But they do enjoy gentle breezes. SoulSilver Its body is so light, it must grip the ground firmly with its feet to keep from being blown away.
Generation V Black It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It drifts on winds. It is said that when Hoppip gather in fields and mountains, spring is on the way. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Uncommon Routes 13, 14, 15, 32, 33Day Crystal Uncommon Routes 11, 13, 14, 15, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33Day
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Five Island, Resort Gorgeous, Water Labyrinth (Surfing) Five Isle Meadow, Memorial Pillar (Tall grass and surfing) Colosseum None Trade XD Common Oasis Poké Spot
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 205 (North and South) (Poké Radar)D Fuego Ironworks, Route 205 (South) (Poké Radar)P Platinum Rare Route 205 (Poké Radar) HeartGold SoulSilver Unknown Routes 32 and 33Day, Route 48 Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Resort
Generation V Black White Common White Forest (White only) Black 2 White 2 Swarm Route 18 Dream World Pleasant Forest, Windswept Sky
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Back Yard
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 15 Endless Level 31 Forever Level 15 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Pitfall Valley (4F-8F) Remains Island (B5-B8)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Apple Woods (1F-5F) Oran Forest (1F-4F)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Dolce Island Teakwood Forest Lapras Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Meadow: Seabreeze Trail
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Granite Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Agility Hoppip	English	United States	5	January 3 to 9, 2003

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Total: 250	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 1/2 ★☆
Skill 1/1 ★	Stamina 1/1 ★
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 11/14 ★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 2× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball (in Generation IV) or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×. In Generation V, if this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Splash Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 044 Synthesis Grass Status 0000— ——% 5 077 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1010 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 1212 PoisonPowder Poison Status 0000— 07575% 35 1414 Stun Spore Grass Status 0000— 07575% 30 1616 Sleep Powder Grass Status 0000— 07575% 15 1919 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100100% 30 2222 Leech Seed Grass Status 0000— 09090% 10 2525 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 2828 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100100% 15 3131 Rage Powder Bug Status 0000— ——% 20 3434 Cotton Spore Grass Status 0000— 100100% 40 3737 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100100% 20 4040 Worry Seed Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 4343 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 4646 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5 4949 Memento Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoppip Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hoppip Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	05555	100}}100%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoppip Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hoppip Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Amnesia*	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
	Confusion	Psychic	Special	50	100%	25
	Cotton Guard	Grass	Status	—	—%	10
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Hoppip in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Hoppip in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoppip Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hoppip Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Physical	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Synthesis	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Worry Seed	Grass	Status	—	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Hoppip can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Hoppip cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoppip Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hoppip Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Pleasant ForestLv.10	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100%	30
Pleasant Forest	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
Windswept SkyLv.10	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
Windswept Sky	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
A superscript level indicates that Hoppip can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Hoppip Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Hoppip Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 187.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.5% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP All I do is get blown by the wind~♪ 26%-50% HP My health is down by half... 1%-25% HP I can't hold on... Even a breeze will send me flying... Level up There! I've leveled! Can I resist wind any better? Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up There! I've leveled! Can I resist wind any better?
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Grass  Poké Assist: ( Grass ) Field move: None Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 10 Max. exp.: 40 Browser entry   Hoppip floats on the air to waft about. Where it goes depends only on the winds.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Grass  ( Grass ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates vines around itself that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Hoppip, in the Granite Zone, promised to let only worthy Pokémon travel the path into the ruins, and she keeps her promises.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: She was timid, with a small voice, but she is very considerate and notices things that others don't. She is a good friend of Squirtle.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Hoppip  Grass  Flying

Level 18 →

First Evolution Skiploom  Grass  Flying

Level 27 →

Second Evolution Jumpluff  Grass  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Hoppip images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• At 1.1 lbs (0.5 kg), Hoppip is both the lightest Grass-type and the lightest Flying-type Pokémon.
• Hoppip and its evolutions were given their English names by Nob Ogasawara.

Origin

Hoppip appears to be based on a bulb or root. The leaves on its head resemble leaves of a dandelion.

Name origin

Hoppip may derive from hop, hip-hop, or hippity-hop, indicating that it jumps or flies through the air. It may also come from pip, a type of seed. The names of all stages of its evolutionary line are based on the phrase, "Just a hop, skip, and a jump away."

Hanecco may be any combination of 葉 ha (leaf), 跳ねる haneru (to jump or hop), or 羽 hane (wing), and 根っ子 nekko (root).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ハネッコ Hanecco From 葉 ha (leaf), 跳ねる haneru (to jump or hop), or 羽 hane (wing), and 根っ子 nekko (root) French Granivol From graine and vol Spanish Hoppip Same as English name German Hoppspross From hopsen and Spross Italian Hoppip Same as English name Korean 통통코 Tongtongko From 통통 Tongtong and Japanese name's cco. Mandarin Chinese 毽子草 Jiànzicǎo Literally "Shuttlecock grass" Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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