--- title: "Rhyperior (#0464): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si" url: "https://pokee.si/pokemon/rhyperior" description: "Rhyperior (#0464): Ground/Rock-type Drill Pokémon from Sinnoh. Base stat total 535. Stats, matchups, evolutions, moves, every Pokédex entry and lore on pokee.si." last_updated: "2026-10-21" publisher: "pokee.si: a Pokédex for families (unofficial fan site)" last_checked: "2026-10-20" --- #0464 · Sinnoh · Generation 4 # Rhyperior Drill Pokémon · Ground/Rock-type ![Rhyperior official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/464.webp) Rhyperior is a [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground)/[Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock)-type Pokémon, the Drill Pokémon, number 464 (#0464) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 4 and comes from the [Sinnoh](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/sinnoh) region. It is 2.4 m tall and weighs 282.8 kg. Rhyperior is a living siege engine: a drill-horned Ground and Rock type that fires rocks from cannon-like holes in its palms. A Rhydon becomes one when it is traded while holding an item called the Protector. ## How to pronounce Rhyperior Rhyperior is pronounced **ry-PEER-ee-er**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable. Listen to Rhyperior said out loud: [Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/464.mp3) In Japanese it is ドサイドン (Dosidon). Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce). ## Lore ### Biology Rhyperior is a huge brownish-grey rhinoceros-like Pokémon with a drill-shaped main horn and a second horn above it, smaller on females. Orange rocky plates armour it from the head and shoulders down to the waist and knees, and its arms too. Blade-like points stick out of its elbows, it has a club-like tail and each palm has a hole that works as a cannon. It stands 2.4 m tall and weighs 282.8 kg. ### Behaviour The Pokédex describes a counter-puncher: Rhyperior deflects attacks with its carapace to throw foes off balance, then drives its drill into them. It loads rocks into the holes in its palms, up to three per arm, and fires them by tightening its muscles. The ammunition is not always rock: the Pokédex says it sometimes launches a Geodude or Roggenrola instead. Its carapace can survive volcanic eruptions. ### Habitat Bulbapedia says it lives far up in the mountains. ### Powers Rhyperior can have Lightning Rod or Solid Rock, which weakens super-effective hits, with Reckless hidden. Rock Wrecker comes at level 75 in Scarlet and Violet, alongside Megahorn, Horn Drill, Earthquake and Stone Edge. Base Attack 140 and Defense 130 make it a hard-hitting tank, though base Speed is only 40. ### Name origin Rhyperior may combine 'rhinoceros', 'rhyolite', 'Hyperion' and 'superior'. The Japanese name is Dosidon (ドサイドン), perhaps from do (土 'ground', 怒 'anger', or a prefix meaning 'very') plus Sidon, Rhydon's Japanese name. ### Design inspiration Rhyperior adds Ankylosaurus, bullet-resistant vests and cannon artillery to the rhinoceros, kaiju and ceratopsid ideas behind Rhydon. Bulbapedia also sees a miner with a drill, wrecking ball, safety vest and hard hat. These are fan readings, not official statements. ### Evolution notes Rhyperior evolves from Rhydon through trade while Rhydon holds a Protector; it has no further evolution. ### In the games Rhyperior first appeared in Diamond and Pearl. In Scarlet and Violet it arrives by transfer or trade, and The Indigo Disk lets you evolve a Rhydon into one and features it in 5-star and 6-star Tera Raid Battles. In Legends: Arceus it turns up in the Crimson Mirelands, Cobalt Coastlands and Coronet Highlands, but Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Legends: Z-A. ### In the anime Palmer's Rhyperior made its series debut in 'Challenging a Towering Figure!', where Rock Wrecker and Megahorn helped it beat Ash's Grotle. Remo's Rhyperior, nicknamed Rhypo, faced Alain's Charizard at the Lumiose Conference in 'Analysis Versus Passion!'. ### Fun facts - Among Generation IV's Rock types it has the highest base stat total, 535. - Bulbapedia says Rhyperior was the only known Pokémon able to learn Rock Wrecker before Generation V, and again in Generation IX. - The Rhyhorn line holds the only Pokémon with Ground as their first type and Rock as their second. Sources: [Bulbapedia: Rhyperior (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Rhyperior_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Rhyperior (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/rhyperior/) ## Base stats - HP: **115** - Attack: **140** - Defense: **130** - Sp. Atk: **55** - Sp. Def: **55** - Speed: **40** Rhyperior’s base stat total is **535**. Its highest stat is Attack. ## Type matchups ### What is Rhyperior weak to? Rhyperior takes extra damage from [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (4×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (4×), [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (2×), [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (2×), [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) (2×), [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel) (2×) moves. It resists [Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison) (¼×), [Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal) (½×), [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (½×), [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (½×), [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (½×). It is immune to [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) moves. ## Evolution ### What does Rhyperior evolve from? Rhyperior evolves from [Rhydon](https://pokee.si/pokemon/rhydon) (Trade holding Protector). Rhyperior is the final stage of its evolution family. The whole family: [Rhyhorn](https://pokee.si/pokemon/rhyhorn), [Rhydon](https://pokee.si/pokemon/rhydon), **Rhyperior**. - [Rhyhorn](https://pokee.si/pokemon/rhyhorn) evolves into [Rhydon](https://pokee.si/pokemon/rhydon) at level 42. ## Abilities - [Lightning Rod](https://pokee.si/abilities/lightning-rod): Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage. - [Solid Rock](https://pokee.si/abilities/solid-rock): Decreases damage taken from super-effective moves by 1/4. - [Reckless](https://pokee.si/abilities/reckless) (hidden ability): Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power. ## Moves ### Moves Rhyperior learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet | Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Tackle](https://pokee.si/moves/tackle) | Normal | Physical | 40 | | 1 | [Tail Whip](https://pokee.si/moves/tail-whip) | Normal | Status | — | | 1 | [Hammer Arm](https://pokee.si/moves/hammer-arm) | Fighting | Physical | 100 | | 1 | [Smack Down](https://pokee.si/moves/smack-down) | Rock | Physical | 50 | | 1 | [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze) | Ground | Physical | 60 | | 15 | [Horn Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/horn-attack) | Normal | Physical | 65 | | 20 | [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face) | Normal | Status | — | | 25 | [Stomp](https://pokee.si/moves/stomp) | Normal | Physical | 65 | | 30 | [Rock Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-blast) | Rock | Physical | 25 | | 35 | [Drill Run](https://pokee.si/moves/drill-run) | Ground | Physical | 80 | | 40 | [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down) | Normal | Physical | 90 | | 47 | [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake) | Ground | Physical | 100 | | 54 | [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge) | Rock | Physical | 100 | | 61 | [Megahorn](https://pokee.si/moves/megahorn) | Bug | Physical | 120 | | 68 | [Horn Drill](https://pokee.si/moves/horn-drill) | Normal | Physical | — | | 75 | [Rock Wrecker](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-wrecker) | Rock | Physical | 150 | ### TM moves (78) Rhyperior can learn 78 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Mud-Slap](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-slap), [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Fire Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-fang), [Thunder Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-fang), [Ice Fang](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-fang), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze), [Metal Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-claw), [Icy Wind](https://pokee.si/moves/icy-wind), [Mud Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-shot), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Dragon Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-tail), [Avalanche](https://pokee.si/moves/avalanche), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Sandstorm](https://pokee.si/moves/sandstorm), [Smart Strike](https://pokee.si/moves/smart-strike), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Fire Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-punch), [Thunder Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-punch), [Ice Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-punch), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Rock Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-blast), [Poison Jab](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-jab), [Stomping Tantrum](https://pokee.si/moves/stomping-tantrum), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Body Press](https://pokee.si/moves/body-press), [Flash Cannon](https://pokee.si/moves/flash-cannon), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense), [Drill Run](https://pokee.si/moves/drill-run), [Crunch](https://pokee.si/moves/crunch), [Dragon Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-pulse), [Stealth Rock](https://pokee.si/moves/stealth-rock), [Heavy Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/heavy-slam), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Flamethrower](https://pokee.si/moves/flamethrower), [Thunderbolt](https://pokee.si/moves/thunderbolt), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Earth Power](https://pokee.si/moves/earth-power), [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal), [Ice Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-beam), [Fire Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-blast), [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump), [Blizzard](https://pokee.si/moves/blizzard), [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake), [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Outrage](https://pokee.si/moves/outrage), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Thunder](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Roar](https://pokee.si/moves/roar), [Smack Down](https://pokee.si/moves/smack-down), [High Horsepower](https://pokee.si/moves/high-horsepower), [Heat Crash](https://pokee.si/moves/heat-crash), [Uproar](https://pokee.si/moves/uproar), [Focus Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-punch), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Endeavor](https://pokee.si/moves/endeavor), [Temper Flare](https://pokee.si/moves/temper-flare), [Supercell Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/supercell-slam), [Scorching Sands](https://pokee.si/moves/scorching-sands), [Meteor Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/meteor-beam), [Breaking Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/breaking-swipe), [Curse](https://pokee.si/moves/curse). Egg moves (6):[Counter](https://pokee.si/moves/counter), [Curse](https://pokee.si/moves/curse), [Dragon Rush](https://pokee.si/moves/dragon-rush), [Guard Split](https://pokee.si/moves/guard-split), [Metal Burst](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-burst), [Rock Polish](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-polish). ## Breeding & training - Gender: 50% male, 50% female. - Egg groups: Monster, Field. - Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560). - Catch rate: 30 out of 255. - Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50. - Growth rate: Slow (1,250,000 experience points to reach level 100). - Defeating it gives 3 Attack effort values. - Base experience yield: 241. ## Pokédex entries This Pokémon evolved through use of a curious item. Its rocklike hide is composed of a mysterious substance and can withstand a blow from a masterwork sword with nary a scratch. *(Legends: Arceus)* 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. *(Shield)* 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. *(Sword)* It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. Geodude are shot at rare times. *(Diamond, Pearl, Y, Alpha Sapphire)* From holes in its palms, it fires out Geodude. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions. *(HeartGold, SoulSilver, X, Omega Ruby)* It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly. *(Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2)* ## Names around the world - **Japanese**: ドサイドン - **Romaji**: Dosidon - **French**: Rhinastoc - **German**: Rihornior - **Spanish**: Rhyperior - **Italian**: Rhyperior - **Korean**: 거대코뿌리 - **Chinese (Simplified)**: 超甲狂犀 - **Chinese (Traditional)**: 超甲狂犀 ## Trivia - Highest HP among Ground types in Gen 4: 115. - Highest Attack among Ground types in Gen 4: 140. - Highest Defense among Ground types in Gen 4: 130. - Tallest Rock type in Gen 4: 2.4 m. - Highest HP among Rock types in Gen 4: 115. - Highest base stat total among Rock types in Gen 4: 535. - Taller than 93% of all Pokémon (2.4 m). - Heavier than 95% of all Pokémon (282.8 kg). - Base stat total 535, ranked #146 of 1,025. - Its best stat is Attack, ranked #13 of 1,025. - One of 9 Pokémon that are both Ground and Rock. - One of 107 gray Pokémon. - Number 78 of 107 Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). - Part of an evolution family of 3 Pokémon. - Can learn 91 different moves in Scarlet / Violet. - Catch rate 30: about 3.9% per Poké Ball at full health. - Appears in 6 distinct Pokédex entries. ## Sources and fact-checking - Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data. - Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Rhyperior (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Rhyperior_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Rhyperior (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/rhyperior/). - Pronunciation (ry-PEER-ee-er): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it. **Last checked:** 20 October 2026. 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