Inspiration From Hippopotas is the request 24 for Pokemon Legends: Arceus. See unlock conditions, locations, & side-quest walkthrough.
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Inspiration From Hippopotas - Unlock Conditions & Rewards
Requester & Location
Request No. | 24 |
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Requester | Anthe |
Location | Jubilife Village |
Unlock Conditions | Catch a male and a female Hippopotas to show to Anthe. |
Rewards | More clothes in the clothing shop. |
Arezu's Predicament Must Be Completed

This request will only be available after completing Main Mission 8: Arezu's Predicament. You will have to progress through the story in the Crimson Mirelands.
Story Walkthrough: Main Mission GuideTalk To Anthe In Jubilife Village
Location | Map |
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The request will automatically start once you talk to Anthe for the first time at the clothing shop.
Inspiration From Hippopotas - Walkthrough & Tips
Walkthrough Chart
1 | Talk to Anthe, the kimono dealer at Jubilife Village |
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2 | Catch two Hippopotas: ♂(male) & ♀(female) to show to Anthe |
Find Hippopotas At Crimson Mirelands

▲ The swamp area is recommended for this task - particularly in the watery areas
Conditions | Any time & at any weather |
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Hippopotas may be found at the swampy area near Sludge Mound at Crimson Mirelands. It's often found in the water and is a bit small, so check carefully as you try to find them.
Focus To Identify Whether ♂ Or ♀

You'll need to catch both ♂ & ♀ Hippopotas for this Request, so pay attention to that detail before attempting to catch one. You can check by using the Focus function (ZL button) wherein it will display the gender at the bottom left of the screen.
♂ Male | ♀ Female |
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▲You can also tell the difference by the position of their nose and coloring