Hoptail, an Aniimo creature

Hoptail How to Evolve, Best Build & Team

WindLightningDPSNova
Aniidex
Season 1 Keepsakes · No. 004
Stat total
505
Catch rate
28%
Forms
1
DPS tier
A
Author
Dakota Chinnick
Methodology
Data Methodology

Hoptail is a DPS Aniimo (Wind/Lightning, Nova). Get it by evolving Bolty at level 33. The game itself recommends it as a DPS for the Wind element.

They use their special fur to capture charged particles in the air to produce and store electricity.

Evolves from
Bolty · Evolves at Lv. 33
Weak to
Ice
DPS rank
#7 of 38
Rare forms
Sparkling 1 in 20,000
Best Homeland job
Lightning Lv. 2
Changed in 1.0.3857679

How to get Hoptail

Obtainability: Hard to get.

  • EvolutionEvolve Bolty at level 33. Bolty · Aniimo reaches Lv. 33.

How to catch Hoptail

Hoptail has a base catch rate of 28% at full HP with a standard Aniipod. Lowering its HP, breaking it and throwing from behind all raise the odds. About 1 in 20,000 wild encounters is Sparkling, a rare mutation every species can roll.

Full-HP catch chance for Hoptail by Aniipod
AniipodMultiplierWorks onChance at full HP
Aniipod×1Up to Lv 128%
Legendary Aniipod×1Up to Lv 3528%
Aniipod Pro×1.5Up to Lv 2542%
Aniipod Hyper×2Up to Lv 3556%
Aniipod Mega×2Up to Lv 3556%
Aniipod Track×2Up to Lv 3556%
Aniipod UltraGuaranteedUp to Lv 35100%
Legendary Aniipod: Departure with the WindGuaranteedUp to Lv 35100%
Legendary Aniipod: Departure with the Wind for IrisalisGuaranteedUp to Lv 35100%
Sparkling CubeGuaranteedUp to Lv 35100%

Chances are the game's base rate times the Aniipod multiplier at full HP, capped at 100%. Real throws are better than this once the target is damaged or broken. Catch calculator →

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Hoptail base stats

Hoptail's six base stats total 505. Its ATK sits at the 99th percentile of all 236 ranked forms; bars show where each stat falls across the roster.

Hoptail, an Aniimo creature
HP
95
ATK
125
BREAK
50
P.DEF
65
M.DEF
85
REGEN
85
Sparkling chance
1 in 20,000
Weight
6 kg
Height
0.7 m
Pathfinding
Sprint Lv. 3

Is Hoptail Good?

Calculated

Hoptail ranks #7 of 38 DPS Aniimo on the Meta ladder, A tier within its role. Against other DPS Aniimo it stands out in M.DEF 85, ATK 125. It trails them in P.DEF 65, REGEN 85.

Why Hoptail ranks there as a DPS

Top 1% for ATK and top 19% for skill damage among ranked Aniimo. The game itself recommends it for its element and role. Weakest input: ultimate (top 21%).

  • ATK 39/40
  • skill damage 24/30
  • ultimate 24/30
  • Game pick +15
Above the role median
M.DEF 85 (median 70), ATK 125 (median 117)
Below the role median
P.DEF 65 (median 70), REGEN 85 (median 87)

Nearest DPS Aniimo in the ranking

Ranked within its role on stats, skills and the game’s own picks, with the tier list’s published weights; team fit and investment are not part of the score. Best DPS Aniimo

Best Hoptail build

Hoptail plays as a DPS, and its kit is fixed (the game files list no alternative moves), so building Hoptail comes down to the skill to lead with, its trait, the held items that suit a DPS and who it fights alongside.

Lead skill
Spring Thrust · 68 power · Physical damage · 20 EP · 1s cooldown
Ultimate
Bouncy · 168 power
Trait
Elastic Potential
Team
JabsterGracewingTromberAll suggested teams

Hoptail skills and mechanics

5 skills for Hoptail, each with its element, damage type, power, EP cost and cooldown.

Hoptail kit at a glance

Hoptail has 5 skills in its kit. The game files list no alternative moves to swap in, so every skill below is part of how it plays.

  • Hardest-hitting skill: Spring Thrust (68 power).
  • Ultimate: Bouncy (168 power, charged on its gauge rather than EP).
  • BREAK damage across its skills: 98.
  • 2 skills help the team (healing, buffs or debuffs).

Trait

Elastic Potential — Upon entering combat, Hoptail gains 1 stack of [Elasticity] each time it lands a tail attack hit or bounces. At 4 stacks of [Elasticity], gains [Elastic Burst], enhancing its skills.

SkillElementKindPowerEPCooldown
ATKBasic attack
Wields the power of wind to attack targets at close range.Physical damage		WindPhysical———
Tail Flick Combo
Leaps into the air and slams the ground with its spring tail, dealing damage to the target. Can be used 3 times in a row. The third attack can consume [Elastic Burst] to enhance the skill, dealing additional damage equal to ?% Might.		—Utility———
Hop Dash
Gathers lightning power and dashes toward the target. Hold to charge and release; at full charge, the attack range increases and damage is increased by 50%, and also inflicts [Paralysis] for ?s. In the [Elastic Burst] state, releasing without charging will also inflict [Paralysis].Physical damage · 20 EP · 18s cooldown		—Physical582018 s
Spring Thrust
Blinks near the target and attacks with a rapid series of thrusts. Using this while [Elastic Burst] is active increases the caster's damage by ?% for ?s.Physical damage · 20 EP · 1s cooldown		WindPhysical68201 s
BouncyUltimate
Bounces continuously at high speed, dealing multi-hit damage to targets within range, and immediately gains [Elastic Burst].Physical damage · 8s cooldown		WindPhysical168—8 s

A “?” marks a value the game calculates while you play; the game files do not contain it, so we do not guess it.

Strengths, weaknesses and spatial counters

Hoptail is weak to Ice and resists Wind.

Weak to
Ice 1.6×
Resists
Wind 0.3906×
Damage multiplier taken by Hoptail from each attacking element Red = it takes extra damage from that element, green = it takes less.
Fire Water Grass Lightning Ice Earth Wind Light Dark
1×1×1×1×1.6×1×0.3906×1×1×

Spatial counters

Hoptail has no Flying or Tunneling state and no Pound or Ranged skill.

Elements

Hoptail evolution

Hoptail is the final stage of its evolution line.

S1 No. 004AHoptailNovaWindLightningDPS3Sprint · Lv. 3Total 505Evolves at Lv. 33 · Aniimo reaches Lv. 33.

See the whole Hoptail evolution line

Best teammates and teams for Hoptail

Teammates are picked by rule, not by rating alone: each one fills a role Hoptail lacks and resists an element it is weak to. The stat ladder only breaks ties.

Game-recommended Wind DPS

Suggested parties

Best overall

  • DamageMedium
  • BreakHigh
  • HealingHigh
  • SupportHigh
  • EnergyMedium
  • Element coverage7/9

Shared weakness: LightHas a Pound skill for Tunneling foes

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With easy-to-get teammates

  • DamageMedium
  • BreakHigh
  • HealingHigh
  • SupportHigh
  • EnergyMedium
  • Element coverage9/9

Shared weakness: GrassNo Pound skill for Tunneling foes

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Hoptail evolution line

Other Wind/Lightning Aniimo

Hoptail is a DPS Aniimo (Wind/Lightning, Nova) with a base-stat total of 505; its best stat is ATK at 125. Its base catch rate is 28% at full HP, and about 1 in 20,000 wild encounters is Sparkling. Hoptail evolves from Bolty. Hoptail is the final stage of its line. Hoptail takes extra damage from Ice (1.6×). Hoptail is A tier on the meta tier list: #7 of 38 DPS Aniimo, ranked on stats, skills and the game's own picks. On the combat ladder Hoptail sits in tier A, ranked #30 of 236 forms. In Homeland, Hoptail works best at Lightning (level 2).

See Also

Team builderWind AniimoLightning AniimoBest DPS AniimoTier ListStat ComparisonEvolutionsCatch RatesData & methodology

Aniimo guides

Aniimo Catching Guide: Catch Rates, Aniipods and How to Catch Rare AniimoAniimo Team Building Guide: Best Team Comps and How to Cover WeaknessesAniimo Leveling Guide: How to Reach Level 70 FastAniimo Beginner's Guide: What to Know Before You Start
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Hoptail FAQ

Where can I find Hoptail?

Hoptail has no wild spawn in the current game files. Evolve Bolty at level 33.

What is the catch rate of Hoptail?

Hoptail has a 28% base catch rate at full HP with a standard Aniipod. A Aniipod Track raises that to 56% at full HP, and lowering its HP, breaking it or throwing from behind raises it further.

How rare is a Sparkling Hoptail?

About 1 in 20,000 wild Hoptail is Sparkling, a rare mutation the game rolls when a wild Aniimo appears.

What does Hoptail evolve into?

Hoptail does not evolve any further.

What element is Hoptail and what is it weak to?

Hoptail is Wind/Lightning type. It is weak to Ice and resists Wind.

What is a good team for Hoptail?

One rule-built party is Hoptail, Jabster, Gracewing, Tromber; together they hit 7 of the 9 elements super-effectively. Watch out for Light: two members are weak to it and nobody resists it.

Can Hoptail fly or tunnel in battle?

Hoptail has no Flying or Tunneling state and no Pound or Ranged skill.

Is Hoptail good?

Hoptail is A tier among DPS Aniimo — #7 of 38 on the meta tier list, which weighs stats, skills and the game's own recommendations. By base stats, Hoptail is tier A on the combat ladder — ranked #30 of 236 forms. As a DPS, its standout stat is ATK.

What are the best skills for Hoptail?

Hoptail has 5 skills in its kit. The game files list no alternative moves to swap in, so every skill below is part of how it plays. Hardest-hitting skill: Spring Thrust (68 power). Ultimate: Bouncy (168 power, charged on its gauge rather than EP). BREAK damage across its skills: 98. 2 skills help the team (healing, buffs or debuffs).

What is the best Hoptail build?

Hoptail has a fixed kit, so its build is about what to lead with and who to pair it with: Lead skill: Spring Thrust; Ultimate: Bouncy; Trait: Elastic Potential; Team: Jabster, Gracewing, Tromber.

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