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Hoppip, the Cottonweed Pokémon — Grass/Flying-type Pokémon official artwork
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Hoppip
ID:#187Cottonweed Pokémon
Height
0.4m
Weight
0.5kg
Catch Rate
255
Exp
50

Hoppip Pokémon Gold: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Hoppip in Pokémon Gold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 37 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Gold
Kanto

Hoppip Pokemon Gold Pokedex Entry

This Pokémon drifts and floats with the wind. If it senses the approach of strong winds, Hoppip links its leaves with other Hoppip to prepare against being blown away.

Pokemon Gold Hoppip Sprites

Hoppip front-facing sprite from Pokémon GoldPrimary
Hoppip back-facing sprite from Pokémon GoldReverse
Hoppip shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon GoldShiny
Hoppip shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon GoldShiny Reverse

Pokémon Gold Hoppip Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Hoppip via various methods in Pokémon Gold.

MoveTypeRequirement
SplashnormalLv. 1
SynthesisgrassLv. 1
Tail WhipnormalLv. 5
TacklenormalLv. 10
Poison PowderpoisonLv. 13
Stun SporegrassLv. 15
Sleep PowdergrassLv. 17
Leech SeedgrassLv. 20
Cotton SporegrassLv. 25
Mega DraingrassLv. 30

End of Move Database

Pokémon Gold Hoppip Locations

Hoppip can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Gold, including Johto Route 33 Area and Johto Route 32 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Johto Route 33 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 6 by walking through tall grass with a 30% encounter rate (morning).

Johto Route 32 Area

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Morning
    10%Uncommon

Johto Route 33 Area

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Day
    30%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 6
    Morning
    30%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 8
    Day
    5%Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 8
    Morning
    5%Rare

Kanto Route 13 Area

5 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 22
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 22
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Day
    5%Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Morning
    5%Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Day
    4%Very Rare

Kanto Route 14 Area

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Morning
    10%Uncommon

Kanto Route 15 Area

5 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 22
    Day
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 22
    Morning
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Day
    5%Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Morning
    5%Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 24
    Day
    4%Very Rare