Hippowdon
Hippowdon is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Rising Rivals (#25). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.32 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2009. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Hippowdon suits collectors working on Rising Rivals who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Hippowdon from Rising Rivals?
Hippowdon is a Pokémon card in Rising Rivals numbered 25. It evolves from Hippopotas. National Pokédex #450. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Hippowdon worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.32 for Hippowdon. Low and high spread runs $0.85 to $28.10. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $2.32; Normal: $0.91. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Rising Rivals |
|---|---|
| Number | 25 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.32 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.30 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $2.32 |
| Normal | $0.91 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 110 |
|---|---|
| Types | Fighting |
| Evolves from | Hippopotas |
| Save Sand | Colorless 20+ Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Hippowdon. Before doing damage, you may search your discard pile for a Fighting Energy card and attach it to Hippowdon. |
| Groundquake | FightingFightingColorlessColorless 80 Does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon that isn't an Evolved Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon). |
| Sand Cover | As long as Hippowdon is your Active Pokémon, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Pokémon LV.X between turns. |
| Weakness | Water +20 |
How collectible is Hippowdon?
Hippowdon is listed as Rare in Rising Rivals. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Hippowdon?
Catalog fields: set Rising Rivals, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Tomoaki Imakuni. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Hippowdon from Rising Rivals should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Hippowdon is catalogued as Rare printing in Rising Rivals, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.32 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $2.32; Normal: $0.91).
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.32 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Hippowdon worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.32 for ungraded Hippowdon from Rising Rivals. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Hippowdon from?
Hippowdon is listed in Rising Rivals (Platinum) as card #25. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Hippowdon?
Our catalog lists Hippowdon as Rare in Rising Rivals. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Hippowdon good for collectors or players?
Hippowdon includes gameplay stats in Rising Rivals. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Hippowdon?
Finish variants of Hippowdon carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $2.32; Normal: $0.91 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.