About Rhyperior
Rhyperior (Pokédex #0464) is a Ground/Rock-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Drill Pokémon. It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. GEODUDE are shot at rare times.
As a Ground/Rock-type POKEMON, Rhyperior has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Water and Grass — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel moves. Conversely, Rhyperior is completely immune to Electric — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock moves, taking only half damage from them.
Rhyperior's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 535 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 115 · ATK 140 · DEF 130 · SP.ATK 55 · SP.DEF 55 · SPD 40. Its standout stat is ATK (140), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Lightning rod, Solid rock, Reckless, with Reckless as its hidden ability.
Rhyperior stands 2.4 m (94") tall and weighs 282.8 kg (623.5 lbs). Capture rate: 30/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Monster, Ground.
Rhyperior is part of the Rhyhorn → Rhydon → Rhyperior evolution line (3-stage). Rhyperior is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Rhyhorn and Rhydon. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
