The Essentials on Rhyperior
- Weaknesses
- ×4 Water, Grass · ×2 Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel Table
- Resistances
- ×¼ Poison · ×½ Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock · immune: Electric
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 535 · top stat: Attack (140) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 7 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon Champions: playable
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Rhinastoc in French · ドサイドン, Dosydon in Japanese · Rihornior in German All Languages
Overview
Rhyperior is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon, No. 464 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 4. Category: Drill Pokémon. Height: 2.4 m, weight: 282.8 kg.
Rhyperior evolves from Rhydon and does not evolve further.
Abilities: Lightning Rod and Solid Rock. Hidden Ability: Reckless. Rhyperior is weak to Ice, Fighting, Ground and Steel-type moves (×2 damage). Rhyperior is very weak to Water and Grass-type moves (×4 damage). Rhyperior takes no damage from Electric-type moves.
Generation
Generation 4
Diamond / Pearl
National No.
#464
National Pokédex
Category
Drill Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
115
255
Attack
140
255
Defense
130
255
Special Attack
55
255
Special Defense
55
255
Speed
40
255
Total
535
Min HP (Lv. 100)
340
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
434
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Rock / Ground). See the type chart
Very weak (×4) — 2 types
Water
×4
Grass
×4
Weak (×2) — 4 types
Ice
×2
Fighting
×2
Ground
×2
Steel
×2
Normal (×1) — 6 types
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 4 types
Normal
×½
Fire
×½
Flying
×½
Rock
×½
Resistant (×0.25) — 1 type
Poison
×¼
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Electric
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of taking damage from them, its Sp. Atk stat is boosted.
Ability 2
Reduces the power of supereffective attacks that hit the Pokémon.
Powers up moves that have recoil damage.
Rhyperior Evolution
#111
Rhyhorn
Rock
Ground
Level 42
→
#112
Rhydon
Rock
Ground
Trade holding: Protector
→
#464
Rhyperior
Rock
Ground
Rhyperior Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Rock · Ground
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Rhyperior Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Smack Down
Rock
Phys.
100%
50
15
1
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
1
Poison Jab
Poison
Phys.
100%
80
20
1
Fury Attack
Normal
Phys.
85%
15
20
1
Hammer Arm
Fighting
Phys.
90%
100
10
1
Tail Whip
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Bulldoze
Ground
Phys.
100%
60
20
11
Rock Smash
Fighting
Phys.
100%
40
15
15
Horn Attack
Normal
Phys.
100%
65
25
18
Stealth Rock
Rock
Stat
—
—
20
20
Scary Face
Normal
Stat
100%
—
10
25
Chip Away
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
25
Rock Slide
Rock
Phys.
90%
75
10
25
Stomp
Normal
Phys.
100%
65
20
30
Rock Blast
Rock
Phys.
90%
25
10
34
High Horsepower
Ground
Phys.
95%
95
10
35
Drill Run
Ground
Phys.
95%
80
10
40
Take Down
Normal
Phys.
85%
90
20
43
Double-Edge
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
15
47
Earthquake
Ground
Phys.
100%
100
10
52
Giga Impact
Normal
Phys.
90%
150
5
54
Stone Edge
Rock
Phys.
80%
100
5
61
Megahorn
Bug
Phys.
85%
120
10
68
Horn Drill
Normal
Phys.
30%
—
5
75
Rock Wrecker
Rock
Phys.
90%
150
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Field · Monster
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Rhyperior
Available in 5 games, 5 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Wild Area / Galar
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
In Our Tier Lists
Rhyperior in Pokémon GO
- 3,733Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 2,133Perfect CP in Raids
- 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Diamond
“It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. GEODUDE are shot at rare times.”
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
“From holes in its palms, it fires out GEODUDE. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.”
SoulSilver
“From holes in its palms, it fires out GEODUDE. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.”
Black
“It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly.”
White
“It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly.”
Black 2
“It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly.”
White 2
“It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly.”
X
“From holes in its palms, it fires out Geodude. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.”
Y
“It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. Geodude are shot at rare times.”
Omega Ruby
“From holes in its palms, it fires out Geodude. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.”
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.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Rhinastoc
🇬🇧 English
Rhyperior
🇯🇵 漢字
ドサイドン
🇯🇵 Kana
ドサイドン
🇯🇵 Romaji
Dosydon
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Rihornior
🇪🇸 Español
Rhyperior
🇮🇹 Italiano
Rhyperior
🇰🇷 한국어
거대코뿌리
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
超甲狂犀
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
超甲狂犀
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Perceur
🇬🇧 EN
Drill Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ドリルポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Bohrer-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Rhyperior
What type is Rhyperior?
Rhyperior is a Rock and Ground-type Pokémon.
Can Rhyperior still evolve?
Rhyperior is the final stage of its evolutionary line: coming from Rhydon, it does not evolve further.
What are Rhyperior's weaknesses?
Rhyperior is weak to Ice, Fighting, Ground and Steel-type moves (×2 damage). Rhyperior is very weak to Water and Grass-type moves (×4 damage). Rhyperior takes no damage from Electric-type moves.
What is Rhyperior's Hidden Ability?
Rhyperior's Hidden Ability is Reckless. Its regular Abilities are Lightning Rod and Solid Rock.
Is Rhyperior available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Rhyperior is playable in Pokémon Champions.
Can you get a Shiny Rhyperior in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Rhyperior is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
