Stats & Training
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.
If two were to smash their heads together, their foot-thick skulls would keep them from fainting.
If two were to smash their heads together, their foot-thick skulls would keep them from fainting.
Rampardos Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Rampardos with Earthquake (128-151%). Politoed deals 68-81% with Scald.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x128-151%KO Rapid Spin11-13% Rock Slide32-38% | ||
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Jirachi builds →U Turn19-23% | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Politoed builds →Scald 2x68-81% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x109-128%KO Mach Punch 2x58-69% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x72-84% Bullet Seed 2x46-54% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
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 67 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Crunch, Curse, Double-Edge and 8 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Rampardos Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Rampardos's strengths as a physical attacker. Air Balloon provides temporary Ground immunity, and max HP and Attack EVs back that up. Mold Breaker rounds out the package.
Best Build
Rampardos best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Head Smash
- Fire Punch
- Superpower
- Rock Polish
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Rampardos in Black 2 & White 2
Can't catch Rampardos directly. Start with Cranidos but it's a rare spawn 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 Black 2 & White 2
Step 1Catch CranidosNacrene City - Nacrene MuseumWhite 2Gift from NPC Lv.25 CityLimitedMidAnyRevive Skull FossilNacrene City - Nacrene MuseumBlack 2Gift from NPC Lv.25 CityLimitedMidAnyRevive Skull Fossil
Step 2Rampardos ✓
Rampardos Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Rampardos. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a cannon. Head Smash with Air Balloon is the standard set.
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.
In Black 2 & White 2, run Head Smash, Firepunch, Superpower, and Rockpolish on Rampardos. Head Smash is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the cannon role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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