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Rhyperior

Drill Pokémon

Rhyperior official artwork
Official art

Rhyperior is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Water and Grass and 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice, with a base stat total of 535. In Pokémon Champions it’s #163 on the Doubles ladder and #183 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
2.4 m 7′10″
Weight
282.8 kg 623.5 lbs
Base stat total
535 Higher than 85% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Champions#163 Doubles ▼1 · #183 Singles ▼2Usual set Life Orb · Brave · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2Full set →
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.
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Base stats

HP115190–222340–434
Atk140144–211256–416
Def130135–200238–394
SpA5567–117103–229
SpD5567–117103–229
Spe4054–10176–196
Total535Higher than 85% of Pokémon
HP115Atk140Def130Spe40SpD55SpA55

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

GroundRockshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Grass (because of Ground and Rock)Water (because of Ground and Rock)
2×
Fighting (because of Rock)Ground (because of Rock)Ice (because of Ground)Steel (because of Rock)

Resists

½×
Fire (because of Rock)Flying (because of Rock)Normal (because of Rock)Rock (because of Ground)
¼×
Poison (because of Ground and Rock)

Immune to

0×
Electric (because of Ground)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
BugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 40); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Rhyperior outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Rhyperior against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101Rhyperior · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
92Rhyperior · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Rhyperior · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#163 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (27.4%) · (65.2%) · Brave (53.2%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / SpD 2 (20.9%)

MovesRock SlideProtectHigh HorsepowerEarthquake

Singles

#183 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (20.2%) · (87.5%) · Adamant (54.9%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (18.9%)

MovesEarthquakeIce PunchSupercell SlamStone Edge

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Rhyperior, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.3%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.2%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.3%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.2% of teams · rank #167 · Singles · about 90 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Careful
Stat Points
32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD
  1. Stealth Rock
  2. High Horsepower
  3. Ice Punch
  4. Stone Edge

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.3%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.3%

Abilities

  • 98.7%
  • 1.1%
  • 0.2%

Stat Points

  • Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD27.1%
  • Impish 32 HP / 29 Def / 5 Spe13.9%
  • Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD11.0%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD9.9%

These 4 cover 61.9% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

1Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
1Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
1Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
15Horn AttackNo additional effect.NormalPhys65100%25
20Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
25Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
30Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
35Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10
40Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
47EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
54Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
61MegahornNo additional effect.BugPhys12085%10
68Horn DrillOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.NormalPhys—30%5
75Rock WreckerUser cannot move next turn.RockPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 78

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15
TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM210Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.ElectricPhys10095%15
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM220Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpec12090%10
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10
EggGuard SplitAverages Defense and Sp. Def stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
EggMetal BurstIf hit by an attack, returns 1.5× damage.SteelPhys—100%10
EggRock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.RockStatus——20

Biology

Its carapace is so tough that it can withstand sword strikes from master swordsmen, volcanic eruptions, and even lava to a certain point.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Drill Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Gray
—
Pal Park area
Mountain
Extended Sinnoh#188Coastal Kalos#052New Hoenn#178Galar#266Isle of Armor#185Hisui#122Blueberry#007
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. From holes in its palms, it fires out GEODUDE. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby
  5. 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
  6. 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

Names around the world

English
Rhyperior
Japanese
ドサイドン
Japanese (romaji)
Dosidon
Korean
거대코뿌리
Chinese (Traditional)
超甲狂犀
Chinese (Simplified)
超甲狂犀
French
Rhinastoc
German
Rihornior
Spanish
Rhyperior
Italian
Rhyperior

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

3 Atk
30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
241
Slow

Breeding

MonsterField
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

Male Rhyperior
♂ Male
Female Rhyperior
♀ Female
HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Rhydon: Trade holding Protector.

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 50–60
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Shield 7 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 7 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.