
Hippopotas is a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by the artist kawayoo and is part of the Rising Rivals set from the Platinum series,…
Hippopotas is a Fighting-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Rising Rivals set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number 64/111 and is classified as Common. The Rising Rivals set was released on May 16, 2009.
The card includes the flavor text: “It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.”.
Card name: Hippopotas
Card number: 64/111
Set: Rising Rivals
Series: Platinum
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fighting
HP: 70
Artist: kawayoo
Release date: May 16, 2009
National Pokédex number: 449
Hippopotas is most often collected as part of a complete Rising Rivals set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Hippopotas was illustrated by kawayoo.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Hippopotas is about $4.16. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the Rising Rivals set has a median card value near $6.74 and an average near $33.80, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -64% over the last 7 days and -55% 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 Rising Rivals set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Hippopotas 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.
PSA has graded 4 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As a Common card, Hippopotas was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4 copies to date.
Hippopotas appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Primal Clash 87 (around $4.17), Diamond & Pearl 51 (around $4.13) and Supreme Victors 61 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Hippopotas pokémon card is a Common card from the Rising Rivals set (Platinum series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Rising Rivals set. Its current aggregated market price is about $4.16; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Hippopotas is from the Rising Rivals set (Platinum series), numbered 64/111 with the Common rarity.
Hippopotas is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $4.16, within a recent range of roughly
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 4 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 4 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Hippopotas was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The Rising Rivals set was released on May 16, 2009.
Yes. Hippopotas appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.