The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Drill Pokemon still yields 3 Attack EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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.
Rhyperior is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Watch out for Water and Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. The Ground/Rock typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Rhyperior's physical bulk (base 130 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Torkoal's Eruption hits Rhyperior for 43-51%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Rhyperior View Torkoal builds →Eruption43-51% Heat Wave28-33% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicchain ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Rhyperior View Fezandipiti builds →U Turn9-11% Moonblast33-39% Heat Wave11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Rhyperior View Clodsire builds →Earthquake 2x38-44% | ||
| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Rhyperior View Clodsire builds →Earthquake 2x38-44% | ||
Rhyperior evolved from Rhyhorn's chain using a trade. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Rhyhorn eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Rhyhorn pushed Rhyperior to 535 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +55. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Rhyperior to get Rhyhorn eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups.
Solidrock helps Rhyperior stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max Attack and Speed EVs for the right balance, and Earthquake as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Rhyperior best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Ice Punch
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- High Horsepower
- Heavy Slam
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
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Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- High Horsepower
- Hammer Arm
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Polish
- Power Up Punch
- Avalanche
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- High Horsepower
- Hammer Arm
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Polish
- Power Up Punch
- Avalanche
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Rhyperior cleanly, with Rock Wrecker and Meteor Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Stone Edge and High Horsepower, with coverage across 11 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Rhyperior that handles most situations. High Horsepower and Double-Edge give it enough punch where it matters.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Rhyperior cleanly, with Rock Wrecker and Earthquake anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Rhyperior cleanly, with Rock Wrecker and Meteor Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
No wild encounters for Rhyperior in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Rhyhorn over from Red, Yellow, or Let's Go Pikachu, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Rhyperior's 3-stage chain starts with Rhyhorn, which appears at decent rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Rhyperior in Legends: Arceus
Rhyhorn is your first catch on the way to Rhyperior. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RhyhornBolderoll SlopeGrassUncommonCelestica TrailGrass RouteUncommonDiamond HeathGrassUncommonSacred PlazaGrass FacilityUncommonShrouded RuinsGrass RuinsUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve RhydonCelestica TrailGrass RouteUncommonSacred PlazaGrass FacilityUncommonSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsGrass DistortionUncommonor evolve from Rhyhorn (Step 1)
Step 3Rhyperior ✓Sacred PlazaGrass FacilityUncommonSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsGrass DistortionRareor evolve from Rhydon (Step 2)
A trade step sits in Rhyperior's 3-stage chain from Rhyhorn. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Rhyhorn shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Rhyperior in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Rhyperior starts with Rhyhorn at Lv. 16-63 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RhyhornRocky CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave70%MidUnique encounterRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave70%MidUnique encounterSunlit CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave70%MidUnique encounterSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave70%MidUnique encounterSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Desert50%MidUnique encounterTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave50%MidUnique encounterSandsear CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Desert40%MidUnique encounterTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave40%MidUnique encounterSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave19%MidUnique encounterSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave19%MidUnique encounterRoute 227Shining PearlGrass Lv.22-24 Route5%MidRoute 227Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22-24 Route5%MidStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrass Lv.22-24 Volcano5%MidStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22-24 Volcano5%MidBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve RhydonRoute 228Shining PearlGrass Lv.52-53 Route20%PostMorning/dayRoute 228Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52-53 Route20%PostMorning/dayRoute 227Shining PearlGrass Lv.55 Route20%PostRoute 227Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.55 Route20%PostStark Mountain - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.55 Volcano20%PostStark Mountain - OutsideShining PearlGrass Lv.55 Volcano20%PostRoute 228Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53 Route10%PostNightRoute 228Shining PearlGrass Lv.53 Route10%PostNightBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Rhyhorn (Step 1)
Step 3Rhyperior ✓
The chain to Rhyperior requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Rhyhorn at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Rhyperior in Sword & Shield
To get Rhyperior, start by catching Rhyhorn through walking encounters at Lv. 10-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RhyhornPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyThunderstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyIntense SunPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlySnowingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlySandstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyRainingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyHeavy FogPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyOvercastPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyNormal WeatherPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlySnowstormGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2840%MidIntense SunStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2835%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2835%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidHeavy FogPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidOvercastPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidNormal WeatherPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidSnowstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidThunderstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidIntense SunPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidSnowingPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidRainingBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSandstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3025%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateIntense SunRoute 8SwordGrass Lv.38-40 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 8ShieldGrass Lv.38-40 Route20%LateAll WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateNormal Weather
Step 2Catch or Evolve RhydonDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4558%LateIntense SunDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4558%LateIntense SunRoute 10 - Near StationSwordGrass Lv.43-46 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationShieldGrass Lv.44-49 Route25%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water35%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water33%PostIntense Sunor evolve from Rhyhorn (Step 1)
Step 3Rhyperior ✓
Rhyperior looks average on paper at 535 BST. But Lightning Rod is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. A-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Rhyperior's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Lapras (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Gyarados is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 40 Speed, Rhyperior won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Rhyperior gets Lightning Rod, Solid Rock, and Reckless. But Lightning Rod is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Lightning Rod pairs with Rhyperior's base 130 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Rhyperior is a physical attacker with base 140 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Best way to handle Rhyperior: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Since Diamond & Pearl, Rhyperior has been in 13 games. Requiring a trade evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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