Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Attack carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Drill Pokemon still yields 3 Attack EVs per fight on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It can load up to three projectiles per arm into the holes in its hands. What launches out of those holes could be either rocks or Roggenrola.
It relies on its carapace to deflect incoming attacks and throw its enemy off balance. As soon as that happens, it drives its drill into the foe.
Rhyperior Weakness
Rhyperior is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Watch out for Water and Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. The Ground/Rock typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Rhyperior's physical bulk (base 130 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Rhyperior View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist16-19% | ||
 Klinklang Steel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves View Klinklang builds →
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 Leafeon Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rhyperior View Leafeon builds →Knock Off13-15% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rhyperior View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x30-35% Knock Off9-10% Mach Punch 2x16-19% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rhyperior View Weavile builds →Knock Off14-17% Ice Shard 2x18-21% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Rhyperior evolved from Rhyhorn's chain using a trade. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Rhyhorn eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Rhyhorn pushed Rhyperior to 535 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +55. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Rhyperior to get Rhyhorn eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, Curse, Dragon Rush and 4 more.
Sword & Shield Rhyperior Best Moveset
Rhyperior's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Rocky Helmet provides chip damage on every physical hit received, Solidrock helps it stick around, and max HP and Defense EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Rhyperior best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- High Horsepower
- Hammer Arm
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Stone Edge
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Polish
- Power Up Punch
- Avalanche
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Rhyperior cleanly, with Rock Wrecker and Meteor Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Rhyperior in Sword & Shield
The chain to Rhyperior requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Rhyhorn at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Rhyperior in Sword & Shield
To get Rhyperior, start by catching Rhyhorn through walking encounters at Lv. 10-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RhyhornPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyThunderstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyIntense SunPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlySnowingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlySandstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyRainingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyHeavy FogPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyOvercastPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyNormal WeatherPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlySnowstormGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2840%MidIntense SunStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2835%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2835%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidHeavy FogPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidOvercastPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidNormal WeatherPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidSnowstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidThunderstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidIntense SunPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidSnowingPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidRainingBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSandstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3025%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateIntense SunRoute 8SwordGrass Lv.38-40 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 8ShieldGrass Lv.38-40 Route20%LateAll WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateNormal Weather- Step 2Catch or Evolve RhydonDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4558%LateIntense SunDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4558%LateIntense SunRoute 10 - Near StationSwordGrass Lv.43-46 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationShieldGrass Lv.44-49 Route25%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water35%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water33%PostIntense Sunor evolve from Rhyhorn (Step 1)
Step 3Rhyperior ✓
Rhyperior Guide
In Sword & Shield, Rhyperior looks average on paper at 535 BST. But Lightning Rod is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list. Earthquake with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Rhyperior's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Lapras (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Gyarados is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 40 Speed, Rhyperior won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Rhyperior gets Lightning Rod, Solid Rock, and Reckless. But Lightning Rod is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Lightning Rod pairs with Rhyperior's base 130 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Rhyperior is a physical attacker with base 140 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Earthquake, Stone Edge, Icepunch, and Stealth Rock. Earthquake leads at 25% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Diamond & Pearl, Rhyperior has been in 13 games. Requiring a trade evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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