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
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
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:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 08 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 09 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
| 10 | Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 31 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 44 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 53 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 67 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 68 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 69 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 89 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 | |
| 93 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 106 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 108 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 121 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 156 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 179 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 186 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 189 | Heat Crash | Fire | — | 100 | |
| 191 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 205 | Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 207 | Temper Flare | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 210 | Supercell Slam | Electric | 100 | 95 | |
| 215 | Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 | |
| 220 | Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 | |
| 222 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Rhyperior learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Rhyperior can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Rhyperior sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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| Normal |
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| Shiny |
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- 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 |
| Legends: Arceus | Sacred Plaza, Space-Time Distortion |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Rhyperior questions
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



