Hippowdon 29 / 130 Pokemon Card from Diamond & Pearl Set

Hippowdon — Diamond & Pearl 29/130 Pokémon TCG card

Hippowdon is a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It is illustrated by artist Kouki Saitou and is part of the Diamond & Pearl set, released in the…

Set: Diamond & Pearl
Number: 29/130
Rarity: Rare

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About the Hippowdon Pokémon Card

Hippowdon is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Diamond & Pearl set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 29/130 and is classified as Rare. The Diamond & Pearl set was released on May 1, 2007.

The card includes the flavor text: “It blasts internally stored sand from ports on its body to create a towering twister for attack.”.

Hippowdon Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Hippowdon

Card number: 29/130

Set: Diamond & Pearl

Series: Diamond & Pearl

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 1

Type: Fighting

HP: 110

Artist: Kouki Saitou

Release date: May 1, 2007

National Pokédex number: 450

Why Collect the Hippowdon Pokémon Card?

Hippowdon is a solid addition to the Diamond & Pearl set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Hippowdon Pokémon Card

Hippowdon was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Hippowdon Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Hippowdon is about $3.09. Recent listings range from roughly

.50 (low) to $33.00 (high), with a mid-point near $3.50. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Diamond & Pearl set has a median card value near $4.53 and an average near

3.30, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -67% over the last 7 days and -73% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Diamond & Pearl set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Hippowdon Pokémon Card

Whether Hippowdon is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Hippowdon Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Hippowdon are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Other Printings of Hippowdon

Hippowdon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Majestic Dawn 21 (around

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Hippowdon card from?

Hippowdon is from the Diamond & Pearl set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 29/130 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Hippowdon card?

Hippowdon is classified as Rare.

How much is the Hippowdon 29/130 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $3.09, within a recent range of roughly

.50 to $33.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Hippowdon card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

How rare is the Hippowdon card?