Hippopotas camouflages perfectly in deserts and swamps. It sinks down to soak up sun, but resents others walking on its protruding nose. This is nigh-impossible to avoid in Hippopotas colonies, and they communicate to the others via subtle tremors.

If Hippowdon cannot find sand to steep in, it creates some. Wild Hippowdon wandering into urban areas have covered entire streets in sand, making temporary deserts. They’re in the Top 10 Most Dangerous Pokémon list every week in Rangers’ Digest.