rhyperior

Rhyperior is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Ground / Rock

Abilities:

• Lightning Rod: Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost Special Attack. Useful in double battles for protecting allies.
• Solid Rock: Reduces damage from super-effective moves by 25%, enhancing its durability against its weaknesses.
• Hidden Ability: Reckless: Increases the power of moves that cause recoil damage by 20%, at the cost of taking more damage.

Physical Characteristics:

• Large, rhino-like Pokémon with a robust, armored body
• Covered in thick, stone-like plates with orange, rocky growths
• Features a drill-like horn on its snout and a club-like tail
• Stands on two legs with broad shoulders and massive arms

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in rugged terrains such as mountains and rocky areas
• Known for its aggressive nature and strong territorial instincts
• Uses its powerful arms to crush rocks and boulders
• Often seen patrolling its territory to ward off intruders

In Battle:

• Known for its high Attack and Defense stats, making it a formidable physical tank
• Signature moves: Rock Wrecker, Earthquake, Stone Edge
• Strong against Electric, Fire, Flying, and Poison types due to its Ground and Rock attributes
• Vulnerable to Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel types despite its Solid Rock ability reducing some damage

Evolution:

• Evolves from Rhydon when traded holding a Protector
• Original form, Rhyhorn, evolves into Rhydon starting at level 42

Interesting Facts:

• Rhyperior's design is based on the combination of a rhinoceros and a tank, highlighting its powerful and defensive nature.
• It can launch rocks and boulders with its hand-like tail, which serves as a cannon.
• Despite its size and power, Rhyperior's intelligence is noted to be above average for a Pokémon.
• The drill on its nose is so powerful that it can tunnel through solid rock at high speeds.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. GEODUDE are shot at rare times.
• Pearl: It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. GEODUDE are shot at rare times.
• Platinum: It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly.
• Heartgold: From holes in its palms, it fires out GEODUDE. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.
• Soulsilver: From holes in its palms, it fires out GEODUDE. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.
• Black: It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly.
• White: It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly.
• Black-2: It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly.
• White-2: It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening then expanding muscles instantly.
• X: From holes in its palms, it fires out Geodude. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.
• Y: It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. Geodude are shot at rare times.
• Omega-Ruby: From holes in its palms, it fires out Geodude. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. Geodude are shot at rare times.
• Sword: 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.
• Shield: 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.
• Legends-Arceus: 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.