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1. “It lives in arid places. Instead of perspiration, it expels grainy sand from its body.”

   First printed on Diamond & Pearl #51 · 2007 · Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita

   • Diamond & Pearl #512007 · $0.40

2. “It enshrouds itself with sand to protect itself from germs. It does not enjoy getting wet.”

   First printed on Majestic Dawn #66 · 2008 · Illus. Kent Kanetsuna · on 4 cards

   • Majestic Dawn #662008 · $0.27
   • Primal Clash #872015 · $0.58
   • BREAKthrough #832015 · $0.15
   • Ultra Prism #682018 · $0.02

3. “It shuts its nostrils tight then travels through sand as if walking. They form colonies of around ten.”

   First printed on Rising Rivals #64 · 2009 · Illus. kawayoo · on 3 cards

   • Rising Rivals #642009 · $0.37
   • Supreme Victors #612009 · $0.61
   • Next Destinies #652012 · $0.20

4. “It moves through the sands with its mouth open, swallowing sand along with its prey. It gets rid of the sand by spouting it from its nose.”

   First printed on Darkness Ablaze #93 · 2020 · Illus. Shin Nagasawa

   • Darkness Ablaze #932020 · $0.07

5. “This Pokémon is active during the day and passes the cold desert nights burrowed snugly into the sand.”

   First printed on Evolving Skies #84 · 2021 · Illus. Yuya Oka

   • Evolving Skies #842021 · $0.04

6. “Though large and languid, Hippopotas is difficult to detect due to its tendency to burrow into and lurk beneath the soil. When agitated or excited, it expels sand from its nostrils.”

   First printed on Astral Radiance #079 · 2022 · Illus. nagimiso

   • Astral Radiance #0792022 · $0.09

7. “It shrouds itself in sand to ward off germs. It travels easily through the sands of the desert.”

   First printed on Destined Rivals #105 · 2025 · Illus. Minahamu

   • Destined Rivals #1052025 · $0.11

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