How to Evolve Hippopotas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon evolutions can be challenging to keep track of. With over 400 Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet, we don’t expect you to remember how each of these weird little monsters evolves; that’s our job. So we’re here to help and ensure you can complete your Pokedex with as little friction as possible. Here’s how to evolve Hippopotas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

How to Evolve Hippopotas in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

This little hippo guy will evolve at level 34. Once it hits level 34, it will evolve into Hippowdon, which is, you guessed it, a bigger hippo. It’s not the most glamorous glow-up we’ve seen in the Pokemon universe, but it’s fine enough.

Getting to level 34 isn’t much of a challenge, but if you’re trying to speed up the process, don’t forget about EXP Candies. These little suckers can power-level your Pokemon incredibly quickly, especially if you have a large or extra-large candy. These can be obtained from Pokedex rewards, Tera Raid battles, and even from going to class.

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On top of that, you can use the new “Let’s Go” feature which allows your Pokemon to auto-battle in the wild. You obtain less experience than in regular fights, but you can quickly decimate a pack of wild Pokemon without skipping a beat. While you’re exploring, have Hippopotas fighting everything in the area. It’s a slower process than using candies, but it’s quicker than doing regular battles repeatedly.

Well, that’s everything you need to know about how to evolve Hippopotas into Hippowdon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Prima Games is filled with helpful tips, tricks, and guides to help push you the becoming the Paldean region champion. Here’s how to evolve Misdreavus in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.