Rhyperior
TL;DR. Rhyperior is a ground/rock-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 535. It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. GEODUDE are shot at rare times.
It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. GEODUDE are shot at rare times.
Stat spread.
Total of 535. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Rhyperior in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Rhyperior reaches 3,733 CP at level 40 and 4,271 CP as a best buddy.
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Rhyperior in competitive play.
Rhyperior is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #764 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Rhyperior.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Rhyperior, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Rhyperior?
Rhyperior is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Rhyperior weak to?
Rhyperior takes 4× damage from Water, Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel.
What is Rhyperior resistant to?
Rhyperior is immune to Electric. It also resists Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock, Poison.
How does Rhyperior evolve?
Rhyperior evolves from Rhydon (Trade holding Protector). Rhyperior is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Rhyperior from?
Rhyperior was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0464.
What are Rhyperior's base stats?
Rhyperior has HP 115, Attack 140, Defense 130, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 55, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 535.
What are Rhyperior's abilities?
Rhyperior can have the abilities Lightning Rod, Solid Rock, plus the Hidden Ability Reckless.
Is Rhyperior legendary or mythical?
No. Rhyperior is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Rhyperior's best stat?
Rhyperior's highest base stat is Attack at 140, which ranks 3rd of 140 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Rhyperior good?
Rhyperior has a base stat total of 535, the 146th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 19th among Ground-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Rhyperior as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Rhyperior is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Rhyperior vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Rhyperior | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 115 | 73 | +42 |
| Attack | 140 | 87 | +53 |
| Defense | 130 | 94 | +36 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 59 | -4 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 70 | -15 |
| Speed | 40 | 56 | -16 |
| Total | 535 | 439 | +96 |
Rhyperior appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Rhyperior is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Rhyperior isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Rhyperior is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Rhyperior appears in 7 episodes.
From DP141 (2009-09-03) through JN075 (2021-07-30).
- DP141 Challenging a Towering Figure Diamond & Pearl 2010-01-23
- DP164 Piplup, Up and Away! Diamond & Pearl 2010-07-17
- DP189 The Semi-Final Frontier! Diamond & Pearl 2011-01-22
- XY063 A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways! XY 2015-05-16
- JN024 A Little Rocket R&R! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN074 Nightfall? Nightmares! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN075 A Midsummer Night's Light! Journeys 2022-01-21
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Rhyperior cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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