Rhyperior

No. 0464

Type: Ground / Rock

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.

Base stats

HP115
Attack140
Defense130
Sp. Attack55
Sp. Defense55
Speed40

Total 535

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Fire — Cover 3 weaknesses (Grass, Ice, Steel) — Fire Blast
  • Ice — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Ground) — Ice Beam
  • Flying — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Fighting) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Cover 2 weaknesses (Water, Ground) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Fighting — Cover 2 weaknesses (Ice, Steel) — Focus Punch
  • Bug — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Megahorn

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Wallbreaker
Ability
Lightning Rod
Item
Assault Vest
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
Bulldoze, Focus Punch, Stone Edge, Megahorn

Frequently asked questions

What type is Rhyperior?
Rhyperior is a Ground and Rock type Pokémon.
What are Rhyperior's base stats?
HP 115, Attack 140, Defense 130, Sp. Attack 55, Sp. Defense 55, Speed 40. That is a base stat total of 535.
What is Rhyperior weak to?
Rhyperior takes extra damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Ice, Steel and Water moves. It is immune to Electric.
What abilities does Rhyperior have?
Rhyperior can have Lightning Rod, Solid Rock and Reckless. Its hidden ability is Reckless.
How do you get Rhyperior?
Rhyperior evolves from Rhydon: trade holding protector.
What moves does Rhyperior learn?
Rhyperior learns 16 moves by levelling up and 78 by TM.