The Hippowdon reverse holo card (25) from the 2009 Rising Rivals expansion, featuring its iconic Sand Cover ability and Groundquake attack.
Hippowdon
2009 • Pokémon • Rising Rivals
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
The Hippowdon reverse holo card (number 25) stands as a formidable presence within the 2009 Rising Rivals expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon, this card evolves from Hippopotas and brings distinct tactical depth to any deck. Its defining feature is the Sand Cover ability, which strategically places damage counters on opponent's LV.X Pokémon while Hippowdon remains active. This control element is complemented by the versatile Groundquake attack, allowing players to deal significant damage to benched opponents while searching their discard pile for Fighting Energy. For enthusiasts building their library, owning this card number provides both aesthetic appeal and functional value. Whether you are focused on completing the set or seeking powerful cards for competitive play, this reverse holo variant represents a key piece of the Rising Rivals landscape.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Hippowdon
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Tomoaki Imakuni
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
110
Fighting
Stage 1
Hippopotas
Water +20
Lightning -20
4
450
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Ability: Sand Cover
As long as Hippowdon is your Active Pokémon, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Pokémon LV.X between turns.
Attack: Save Sand (20+)
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to Hippowdon. Before doing damage, you may search your discard pile for a Fighting Energy card and attach it to Hippowdon.
Attack: Groundquake (80)
Does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon that isn't an Evolved Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon).