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.
Its skull withstands impacts of any magnitude. As a result, its brain never gets the chance to grow.
Its skull is as hard as iron. It is a brute that tears down jungle trees while catching prey.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Rampardos with Leaf Storm (145-171%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (148-174%).
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x145-171%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x148-174%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x156-184%KO Feint7-8% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x99-116%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 75 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Crunch, Curse, Double-Edge and 8 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Rampardos Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Rampardos's strengths as a physical attacker. Life Orb provides extra damage on every hit for a health trade, and max Attack and Speed EVs back that up. Sheerforce rounds out the package.
Best Build
Rampardos best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Zen Headbutt
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Facade
- Giga Impact
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Can't catch Rampardos directly. Start with Cranidos at moderate rates 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Catch CranidosRustboro City - Devon CorporationOmega RubyGift from NPC Lv.20 CityMidOne-timeRevive Skull FossilRustboro City - Devon CorporationAlpha SapphireGift from NPC Lv.20 CityMidOne-timeRevive Skull Fossil
Step 2Rampardos ✓
Rampardos Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Rampardos. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a cannon. Firepunch with Life Orb 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, run Firepunch, Zenheadbutt, Earthquake, and Rock Slide on Rampardos. Firepunch is the most common pick at 18% 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