Rhyperior

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Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
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Rhyperior is a Ground/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Drill Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	464
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 №	188 (Platinum) 052 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 178 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 266 (Sword/Shield) 185 (The Isle of Armor)

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.

Lightning Rod ability Solid Rock ability Reckless ability

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	½	4	0	4	2	2	¼	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½			½				2

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	½	3	0	3	1½	1½	¼	1½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½			½				1½

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	½	4	0	4	2	2	¼	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½			½				2

Evolution chart

#111
Rhyhorn
Ground · Rock

(Level 42)

#112
Rhydon
Ground · Rock

(trade holding Protector)

#464
Rhyperior
Ground · Rock

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.

Moves learned by Rhyperior

In other generations
4
5
6
7

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Rhyperior learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	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 learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rhyperior egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Counter	Fighting	—	100
Crunch	Dark	80	100
Crush Claw	Normal	75	95
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Dragon Rush	Dragon	100	75
Fire Fang	Fire	65	95
Guard Split	Psychic	—	—
Ice Fang	Ice	65	95
Metal Burst	Steel	—	100
Reversal	Fighting	—	100
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100
Thunder Fang	Electric	65	95

Moves learnt by TM

Rhyperior is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
23	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
25	Thunder	Electric	110	70
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
34	Shock Wave	Electric	60	∞
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
59	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	—	—
71	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
72	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
83	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
93	Cut	Normal	50	95
95	Surf	Water	90	100
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
100	Rock Climb	Normal	90	85

Moves learnt by TR

Rhyperior cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by level up

Rhyperior learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	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 learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rhyperior egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Counter	Fighting	—	100
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Dragon Rush	Dragon	100	75
Guard Split	Psychic	—	—
Metal Burst	Steel	—	100
Rock Polish	Rock	—	—
Skull Bash	Normal	130	100

Move Tutor moves

Rhyperior can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Meteor Beam	Rock		120	90
Scorching Sands	Ground		70	100

Moves learnt by TM

Rhyperior is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	Normal	80	85
01	Mega Kick	Normal	120	75
02	Pay Day	Normal	40	100
03	Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
04	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
05	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
15	Dig	Ground	80	100
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
26	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
32	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
36	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
41	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
43	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
48	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
53	Mud Shot	Ground	55	95
54	Rock Blast	Rock	25	90
57	Payback	Dark	50	100
59	Fling	Dark	—	100
64	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
66	Thunder Fang	Electric	65	95
67	Ice Fang	Ice	65	95
68	Fire Fang	Fire	65	95
76	Round	Normal	60	100
81	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
96	Smart Strike	Steel	70	—
97	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
98	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100
99	Breaking Swipe	Dragon	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

Rhyperior is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
02	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
03	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
04	Surf	Water	90	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
08	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
09	Thunder	Electric	110	70
10	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
15	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
21	Reversal	Fighting	—	100
24	Outrage	Dragon	120	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
28	Megahorn	Bug	120	85
31	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
32	Crunch	Dark	80	100
35	Uproar	Normal	90	100
39	Superpower	Fighting	120	100
46	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
57	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
62	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
64	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
67	Earth Power	Ground	90	100
70	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
74	Iron Head	Steel	80	100
75	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
79	Heavy Slam	Steel	—	100
87	Drill Run	Ground	80	95
88	Heat Crash	Fire	—	100
94	High Horsepower	Ground	95	95
99	Body Press	Fighting	80	100

In other generations
4
5
6
7

Rhyperior sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal				—
Shiny				—	—

See all Rhyperior sprites

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

Answers to Rhyperior questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Rhyperior
Japanese	ドサイドン (Dosidon)
German	Rihornior
French	Rhinastoc

Name origin

rhino: large African mammal
superior: dominant