Competitive Information for Hoppip [Ruby/Sapphire]
Grass / Flying
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Hoppip? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Hoppip is a decent Grass and Flying-typed Pokemon. Hoppip is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Hoppip can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Hoppip is weak to Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison, and Rock-typed attacks.
Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Frustration
- Synthesis
- Defense Curl
- Stun Spore
Physical Sweeper Hoppip (Chlorophyll)
Hoppip is a stupendous Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Chlorophyll, if sunny day is active Hoppip's speed is doubled.
♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Hoppip by a weather-dependent amount).
♦ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Hoppip's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Stun Spore is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 156 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Solar Beam / Giga Drain
- Confusion
- Synthesis
- Defense Curl
Special Sweeper Hoppip (Chlorophyll)
Hoppip is a remarkable Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Chlorophyll, if sunny day is active Hoppip's speed is doubled.
♦ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Grass-type move (Hoppip recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Confusion is a special 50-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Hoppip by a weather-dependent amount).
♦ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Hoppip's defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Hoppip? These builds have been optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Ruby/Sapphire generation metagame.
Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 156 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 Def / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Frustration
- Synthesis
- Defense Curl
- Stun Spore
Doubles Physical Sweeper Hoppip (Chlorophyll)
Hoppip is a sensational Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Chlorophyll, if sunny day is active Hoppip's speed is doubled.
♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Hoppip by a weather-dependent amount).
♦ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Hoppip's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Stun Spore is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Miracle Seed
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 156 Hp / 56 Def / 252 SpA / 44 Spe
Moveset:
- Solar Beam / Giga Drain
- Confusion
- Synthesis
- Defense Curl
Doubles Special Sweeper Hoppip (Chlorophyll)
Hoppip is an awesome Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Chlorophyll, if sunny day is active Hoppip's speed is doubled.
♦ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Grass-type move (Hoppip recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
♦ Confusion is a special 50-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Synthesis is a status move (heals your Hoppip by a weather-dependent amount).
♦ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Hoppip's defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Hoppip learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Hoppip can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Hoppip
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Helping Hand
- Moves that inflict status: Stun Spore, Toxic, Sleep Powder
Moves that boost Hoppip's stats
- Amnesia
- Defense Curl
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Hoppip
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Hoppip in Ruby and Sapphire
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