Rhyperior
Rhyperior is a Ground/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Drill Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 464 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 30 (3.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 241 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field, Monster |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 115 | 340 | 434 | |
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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
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. |
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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. |
Moves learned by Rhyperior
Moves learnt by level up
Rhyperior learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Moves learnt by level up
Rhyperior learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Fury Attack | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
1 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 90 |
1 | Horn Attack | Normal | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
1 | Horn Drill | Normal | ![]() | — | 30 |
1 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
1 | Rock Wrecker | Rock | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
1 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
5 | Fury Attack | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
9 | Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
13 | Smack Down | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
17 | Stomp | Normal | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
21 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
25 | Chip Away | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
29 | Rock Blast | Rock | ![]() | 25 | 90 |
33 | Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
37 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
41 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
48 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
55 | Megahorn | Bug | ![]() | 120 | 85 |
62 | Horn Drill | Normal | ![]() | — | 30 |
69 | Rock Wrecker | Rock | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Rhyperior learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Rhyperior egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | 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 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Magnitude | Ground | ![]() | — | 100 |
Metal Burst | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Rock Climb | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
Rototiller | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
Skull Bash | Normal | ![]() | 130 | 100 |
Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
Move Tutor moves
Rhyperior can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Aqua Tail | Water | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Iron Head | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Rhyperior. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hammer Arm | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 90 | Evolution |
Moves learnt by TM
Rhyperior is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
Transfer-only moves
Rhyperior can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Avalanche | Ice | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 | Generation 4 — HM |
Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Cut | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 95 | Generation 6 — HM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Rhyperior sprites
Where to find Rhyperior
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Rhyhorn/Rhydon |
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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 |
Evolve Rhyhorn/Rhydon |
Answers to Rhyperior questions
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Rhyperior |
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Japanese | ドサイドン (Dosidon) |
German | Rihornior |
French | Rhinastoc |
Name origin
- rhino
- large African mammal
- superior
- dominant