Attack leads and Sp. Def gets almost nothing. That's Rampardos's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs.
Very little is known about its biology. Can knock down massive trees by smashing its beautiful, pearl-like crown against them.
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Rampardos for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. 5 weaknesses means you'll want teammates that can handle the coverage gaps.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
Incineroar's Knock Off hits Rampardos for 36-42%. Incineroar's Knock Off hits Rampardos for 36-42%. Torkoal deals 52-61% with Eruption.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Incineroar builds →Knock Off36-42% Flare Blitz33-39% | ||
| S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Incineroar builds →Knock Off36-42% Flare Blitz33-39% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Torkoal builds →Eruption52-61% Heat Wave33-39% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle5-7% | ||
 AmoongussRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, puts to sleep with Spore, threatens with Spore GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb22-26% | ||
Evolved from Cranidos. Rampardos is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are slow to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Cranidos), and Rampardos peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Rampardos to get Cranidos eggs using 81 partners from the Monster egg group.
The recommended build leans into Rampardos's strengths as a physical attacker. Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade, and max Attack and Speed EVs back that up. Sheerforce rounds out the package.
Best Build
Rampardos best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Head Smash
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Head Smash
- Iron Head
- Hammer Arm
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Iron Head
- Head Smash
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Head Smash
- Iron Head
- Thunder Punch
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Head Smash
- Zen Headbutt
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Rock Polish
- Rock Slide
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Rampardos can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Fighting. The offense anchors on Head Smash and Stone Edge while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Rampardos gets Head Smash and Stone Edge for same-type damage alongside coverage across 10 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Coverage runs deep. Rampardos can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Head Smash and Stone Edge while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Rampardos can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Head Smash and Stone Edge while TMs handle everything else.
No wild encounters for Rampardos in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Cranidos over from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
You'll want mid-game access before hunting Rampardos. Moderate rates across 1 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Rampardos in Legends: Arceus
Step 1Catch CranidosSpace-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetGrass DistortionUncommon
Step 2Rampardos ✓Space-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetGrass DistortionRareor evolve from Cranidos (Step 1)
Rampardos isn't available in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Start by transferring Cranidos from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus. The evolution path from Cranidos to Rampardos is covered in the steps below.
Can't catch Rampardos directly. Start with Cranidos at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 30. The 2-stage line from Cranidos to Rampardos is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Rampardos in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch CranidosRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Skull FossilRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Skull Fossil
Step 2Rampardos ✓
Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Rampardos. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a cannon.
Sheer Force is what you want on Rampardos. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Mold Breaker) work on paper but Sheer Force is what makes Rampardos worth using.
At base 58 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Rampardos is a physical attacker with base 165 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
Rampardos's hidden ability is Sheer Force. Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Available in 12 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Rampardos spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves