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.
The result of repeated headbutts is a skull grown thick and hard. However, its brain has shrunk in size compared with Cranidos’s.
Records exist of a revived fossil that evolved into Rampardos. It proceeded to escape and then destroy a skyscraper with a headbutt.
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 |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x114-134%KO Mirror Shot 2x93-110%KO Magnet Bomb 2x46-54% | ||
 Klinklang Steel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Klinklang builds →Mirror Shot 2x56-66% Gear Grind 2x52-61% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x144-169%KO Hammer Arm 2x120-141%KO Brick Break 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Shieldon (Route 8 Gift) | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x139-164%KO Energy Ball 2x34-41% Brick Break 2x87-103%KO Rock Smash 2x47-56% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion can KO Rampardos with Close Combat (117-138%). Volcanion deals 58-68% with Fire Blast.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x117-138%KO Stone Edge32-38% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb31-37% Fire Blast58-68% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x119-140%KO Fire Blast43-51% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rampardos View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x179-210%KO Ice Shard36-42% Knock Off39-45% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 79 partners from the Monster egg group. Notable egg moves include Crunch, Curse, Double-Edge and 8 more.
Sun & Moon 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 HP and Attack EVs back that up. Mold Breaker rounds out the package.
Best Build
Rampardos best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Head Smash
- Zen Headbutt
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Fire Punch
- Rock Polish
- Rock Slide
- Crunch
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 Sun & Moon
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 Sun & Moon
Step 1Catch CranidosRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterSunGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Skull FossilRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterMoonGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Skull Fossil
Step 2Rampardos ✓
Rampardos Guide
In Sun & Moon, Sheer Force changes the entire equation for Rampardos. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a cannon. Earthquake 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 Sun & Moon, Rampardos's hidden ability is Sheer Force. Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
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.
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- 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