Rhyperior
Rhyperior is a Ground/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0464 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground Rock |
| Species | Drill Pokémon |
| Height | 2.4 m (7′10″) |
| Weight | 282.8 kg (623.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Lightning Rod 2. Solid Rock Reckless (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0188 (Platinum) 0052 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0178 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0266 (Sword/Shield) 0122 (Legends: Arceus) 0185 (The Isle of Armor) 0007 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 241 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Monster |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 115 | 340 | 434 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
| Defense | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Sp. Atk | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Total | 535 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Rhyperior.
Evolution chart
(Level 42)
(trade holding Protector)
Rhyperior changes
- In Generation 4, Rhyperior has a base experience yield of 217.
- In Generations 4-7, Rhyperior has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond Pearl |
It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. GEODUDE are shot at rare times. |
|---|---|
| Platinum | It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
From holes in its palms, it fires out GEODUDE. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly. |
| X Omega Ruby |
From holes in its palms, it fires out Geodude. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. Geodude are shot at rare times. |
| Sword | It can load up to three projectiles per arm into the holes in its hands. What launches out of those holes could be either rocks or Roggenrola. |
| Shield | It relies on its carapace to deflect incoming attacks and throw its enemy off balance. As soon as that happens, it drives its drill into the foe. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. On rare occasions, the Pokémon even shoots out Geodude. |
| Legends: Arceus | This Pokémon evolved through use of a curious item. Its rocklike hide is composed of a mysterious substance and can withstand a blow from a masterwork sword with nary a scratch. |
Moves learned by Rhyperior
Moves learnt by level up
Rhyperior does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Rhyperior does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Rhyperior cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Rhyperior learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 1 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 20 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 30 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 35 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 40 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 47 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 54 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 61 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 68 | Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30 | |
| 75 | Rock Wrecker | Rock | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Rhyperior does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Rhyperior is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Rhyperior sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Rhyperior
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Rhyhorn/Rhydon |
|---|---|
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Rhyhorn/Rhydon |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Rhyhorn/Rhydon |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Rhyhorn/Rhydon |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Rhyhorn/Rhydon |
| Legends: Arceus | Sacred Plaza, Space-Time Distortion |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Rhyperior questions
- What is a good moveset for Rhyperior?
- Would a Lightning Rod and Storm Drain combo work?
- Rhyperior or Rhydon with Eviolite?
- Why is rhyperior now in ou?
- Rhyperior or mamoswine?
- Rhyperior or Tyranitar?
- Sandstorm or Thunder Punch for Rhyperior?
- Rampardos or Rhyperior for in-game in Platinum?
- Megahorn or Avalanche for Rhyperior?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Rhyperior |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ドサイドン (Dosidon) |
| German | Rihornior |
| French | Rhinastoc |
| Italian | Rhyperior |
| Spanish | Rhyperior |
| Korean | 거대코뿌리 (geodaekoppuri) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 超甲狂犀 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 超甲狂犀 |
| English |
Drill Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ドリルポケモン |
| German | Bohrer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Perceur |
| Italian | Pokémon Trapano |
| Spanish | Pokémon Taladro |
| Korean | 드릴포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 钻锥宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鑽錐寶可夢 |
Name origin
- rhino
- large African mammal
- superior
- dominant


