Where can I find Hoppip in Polished Crystal?

Hoppip can be found in 5 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Hoppip is a grass/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Hoppip learn in Polished Crystal?

Hoppip can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Hoppipin Pokémon Polished Crystal

grassflying

Pokédex Entry

Cottonweed Pokémon

It can be carried away on even the gentlest breeze. It may even float all the way to the town.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GrassFlying

Dex

#072 Johto Dex · #187 National

Abilities

Chlorophyll(Primary)

Boosts its Speed in sunshine.

Leaf Guard(Secondary)

Prevents status problems in sun.

Infiltrator(Hidden)

Attacks bypass the foe's barriers.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

fairy, plant

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2ice ×4poison ×2flying ×2rock ×2

Resists

water ×0.5grass ×0.25fighting ×0.5

Immune To

ground

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Hoppip

Base form

→

Skiploom

Level up Hoppip to Lv. 18

→

Jumpluff

Level up Skiploom to Lv. 27

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How to Obtain

Look for Hoppip in Route 33 (rare) in the morning and day-time, in Route 29 (rare) in the morning and day-time, and in Route 30 (rare) in the morning and day-time, among two other areas. Wild ones range from level three to 10.

Wild Encounters (10)

Level Up Moves (20)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	grass	20	100	25
1	AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
1	SplashLevel: 1Splash	normal	0	100	40
1	SplashLevel: 1Splash	Has no effect whatsoever.
4	HealinglightLevel: 4Healinglight	normal	0	100	5
4	HealinglightLevel: 4Healinglight	Restores HP based on weather.
6	Defense CurlLevel: 6Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
6	Defense CurlLevel: 6Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
8	TackleLevel: 8Tackle	normal	40	100	35
8	TackleLevel: 8Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
10	ConfusionLevel: 10Confusion	psychic	50	100	25
10	ConfusionLevel: 10Confusion	An attack that may confuse the foe.
12	PoisonpowderLevel: 12Poisonpowder	poison	0	75	35
12	PoisonpowderLevel: 12Poisonpowder	A move that may poison the foe.
14	Stun SporeLevel: 14Stun Spore	grass	0	75	30
14	Stun SporeLevel: 14Stun Spore	A move that may paralyze the foe.
16	Sleep PowderLevel: 16Sleep Powder	grass	0	75	15
16	Sleep PowderLevel: 16Sleep Powder	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
19	HeadbuttLevel: 19Headbutt	normal	70	100	15
19	HeadbuttLevel: 19Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
22	Leech SeedLevel: 22Leech Seed	grass	0	90	10
22	Leech SeedLevel: 22Leech Seed	Steals HP from the foe on every turn.
25	Mega DrainLevel: 25Mega Drain	grass	40	100	15
25	Mega DrainLevel: 25Mega Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
28	AcrobaticsLevel: 28Acrobatics	flying	55	100	15
28	AcrobaticsLevel: 28Acrobatics	Damage doubles if user has no item.
31	EncoreLevel: 31Encore	normal	0	100	5
31	EncoreLevel: 31Encore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
34	AgilityLevel: 34Agility	psychic	0	100	30
34	AgilityLevel: 34Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
37	U TurnLevel: 37U Turn	bug	70	100	20
37	U TurnLevel: 37U Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
40	AmnesiaLevel: 40Amnesia	psychic	0	100	20
40	AmnesiaLevel: 40Amnesia	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def.
43	Giga DrainLevel: 43Giga Drain	grass	75	100	10
43	Giga DrainLevel: 43Giga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
46	DazzlingleamLevel: 46Dazzlingleam	fairy	80	100	10
46	DazzlingleamLevel: 46Dazzlingleam	Dazzles with a powerful flash.
49	Energy BallLevel: 49Energy Ball	grass	90	100	10
49	Energy BallLevel: 49Energy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.

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Egg Moves (2)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
Seed BombSeed Bomb	grass	80	100	15
Seed BombSeed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (21)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM49TM49
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	Dazzles with a powerful flash.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	90	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Damage doubles if user has no item.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	normal	40	100	20	Goldenrod Game Corner	TutorTutor
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.