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.

Evolution chart

(Level 42)
Rhydon#0112
Rhydon
Ground · Rock
(trade holding Protector)

Rhyperior changes

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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
1Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90
1Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
15Horn AttackNormalPhysical 65 100
20Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
25StompNormalPhysical 65 100
30Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
35Drill RunGroundPhysical 80 95
40Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
47EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
54Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
61MegahornBugPhysical 120 85
68Horn DrillNormalPhysical 30
75Rock WreckerRockPhysical 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:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
08Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
09Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
10Ice FangIcePhysical 65 95
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
44Dragon TailDragonPhysical 60 90
46AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
51SandstormRockStatus
53Smart StrikeSteelPhysical 70
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
76Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
106Drill RunGroundPhysical 80 95
108CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
115Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
116Stealth RockRockStatus
121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
123SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
125FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus
133Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
134ReversalFightingPhysical 100
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
141Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
150Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
156OutrageDragonPhysical 120 100
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
172RoarNormalStatus
179Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
186High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
189Heat CrashFirePhysical 100
191UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
192Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
205EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
207Temper FlareFirePhysical 75 100
210Supercell SlamElectricPhysical 100 95
215Scorching SandsGroundSpecial 70 100
220Meteor BeamRockSpecial 120 90
222Breaking SwipeDragonPhysical 60 100
224CurseGhostStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Rhyperior learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
11Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
18Stealth RockRockStatus
25Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
34High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
43Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
52Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90

Move Tutor moves

Rhyperior can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Rhyperior sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Rhyperior sprite from Diamond & Pearl Rhyperior sprite from Black & White Rhyperior sprite from X & Y Rhyperior sprite from Sword & Shield Rhyperior sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Rhyperior Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Rhyperior Shiny sprite from Black & White Rhyperior Shiny sprite from X & Y

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
Location data not yet available

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