Best Hoppip build
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Generated from the game rules and this Pokémon's move pool: a solid default for a 30-minute run. Swap moves to match the cards you are offered.
Moves (4 slots)
| Slot | Move | Kind | Why | Evolves into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Core (starting move) | Vine Whip Grass | Melee | Long-range whips in a wide arc. | Power Whipneeds Power · ×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360° |
| 2Crowd clear | Hyper Voice Normal | Burst | A sound wave that spreads in every direction. | Uproarneeds Reflexes · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce |
| 3Close defense | Petal Blizzard Grass | Orbit | A cyclone of leaves spins widely around you. | Petal Danceneeds Synthesis · +2 orbs, ×1.7 damage and more radius |
| 4Flex / damage | Gust Flying | Orbit | Whirlwinds that escort you. | Hurricaneneeds Sprint · +2 orbs, ×1.7 damage and more radius |
How to play the run
- Level Vine Whip first. It is your only attack at the start. Push it to level 5 with upgrade cards.
- Take Power once (+10% damage with every move.) so a golden card turns Vine Whip into Power Whip (×1.9 damage, more range and hits in 360°).
- Add Hyper Voice for the hordes. Only your active move fires, so switch to it (1–4, Q/E or tap) when you are surrounded.
- Enter every rift you can. Beating the legendary gives a bond: fuse Vine Whip with Hyper Voice so both fire together from one slot.
- Hold Assault Vest: +20% damage reduction. Held items drop from chests and bosses; you keep one at a time.
- Before minute 30, stack damage and defense: the Judgment of Arceus sends ever-stronger legendaries until you fall.
Level-up card priority
- Power — +10% damage with every move.evolution
- Reflexes — -8% cooldown on every move.evolution
- Synthesis — +0.9 HP regenerated per second.evolution
- Sprint — +7% movement speed.evolution
- Vigor — +20 max HP (and heals it).
Items
Assault Vest — +20% damage reduction.
Alternative: Focus Sash — A hit that would knock you out leaves you at 1 HP (every 60 s).
Permanent upgrades first
- Repertoire (Start with 2 moves, 1,500 coins to max)
- Strength (+4% damage, 5,050 coins to max)
- Reflexes (-3% cooldown, 3,340 coins to max)
- Vitality (+8 HP, 3,270 coins to max)
Best weather
No weather boosts these moves.
Super effective against
WaterGrassFightingGroundBugRock
Best rift arenas for this build
- Emerald Jungle (Celebi, Shaymin, Virizion, Tapu Bulu…)
- Ancient Dojo (Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Keldeo…)
- Ancient Quarry (Regirock, Terrakion, Diancie)
Arenas whose legendaries take the most damage from these move types.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Hoppip build in PokéSurvivor?
Vine Whip, Hyper Voice, Petal Blizzard, Gust, holding Assault Vest. Take Power, Reflexes, Synthesis, Sprint so the moves can evolve at max level.
What item should Hoppip hold?
Assault Vest (+20% damage reduction.) If you find Focus Sash first, it is a good alternative.
How do Hoppip's moves evolve?
Vine Whip → Power Whip (needs Power); Hyper Voice → Uproar (needs Reflexes); Petal Blizzard → Petal Dance (needs Synthesis); Gust → Hurricane (needs Sprint).
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