Rhyperior
Rhyperior is a Ground/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
National № | 0464 |
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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 № | 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 |
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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
(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. |
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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. |
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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 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 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:
Moves learnt by level up
Rhyperior learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
18 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
25 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
34 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
43 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
52 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Rhyperior can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Rhyperior sprites
Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | |||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
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 Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Rhyhorn/Rhydon |
Legends: Arceus | Sacred Plaza, Space-Time Distortion |
Scarlet Violet |
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 |
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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 |
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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