Where can I find Rhyperior in Polished Crystal?

Rhyperior cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Rhyperior?

Rhyperior is a steel/rock-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Rhyperior learn in Polished Crystal?

Rhyperior can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Rhyperiorin Pokémon Polished Crystal

steelrock

Pokédex Entry

Drill Pokémon

From holes in its palms, it fires out Geodude. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

SteelRock

Dex

#238 Johto Dex · #464 National

Abilities

Lightning Rod(Primary)

Electric moves boost Sp.Atk. Nullifies Electric-type damage.

Solid Rock(Secondary)

Reduces super effective damage.

Reckless(Hidden)

Powers up moves that recoil.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster, ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball5.3%

Ultra Ball6.9%

Base Exp

217

EV Yield

3 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2fighting ×4ground ×4

Resists

normal ×0.25ice ×0.5flying ×0.25psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dragon ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Rhyhorn

Base form

→

Rhydon

Level up Rhyhorn to Lv. 42

→

Rhyperior

Level up Rhydon holding Protector

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How to Obtain

Rhyperior isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Rhyperior.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
OutrageOutrage	dragon		120	100	10
OutrageOutrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (19)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Poison JabLevel: 1Poison Jab	poison	80	100	20
1	Poison JabLevel: 1Poison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
3	Horn AttackLevel: 3Horn Attack	normal	65	100	25
3	Horn AttackLevel: 3Horn Attack	An attack using a horn to jab.
6	Fury StrikesLevel: 6Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
6	Fury StrikesLevel: 6Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
9	Scary FaceLevel: 9Scary Face	normal	0	100	10
9	Scary FaceLevel: 9Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
13	MagnitudeLevel: 13Magnitude	ground	1	100	30
13	MagnitudeLevel: 13Magnitude	A Ground attack with random power.
17	StompLevel: 17Stomp	normal	65	100	20
17	StompLevel: 17Stomp	An attack that may cause flinching.
21	BulldozeLevel: 21Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
21	BulldozeLevel: 21Bulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
25	AncientpowerLevel: 25Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
25	AncientpowerLevel: 25Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
29	Rock BlastLevel: 29Rock Blast	rock	25	90	25
29	Rock BlastLevel: 29Rock Blast	Hurls boulders to hit 2-5 times.
33	Take DownLevel: 33Take Down	normal	90	100	15
33	Take DownLevel: 33Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
37	Stone EdgeLevel: 37Stone Edge	rock	100	80	5
37	Stone EdgeLevel: 37Stone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
41	Double EdgeLevel: 41Double Edge	normal	120	100	15
41	Double EdgeLevel: 41Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
48	EarthquakeLevel: 48Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
48	EarthquakeLevel: 48Earthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
55	Close CombatLevel: 55Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
55	Close CombatLevel: 55Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
62	MegahornLevel: 62Megahorn	bug	120	85	10
62	MegahornLevel: 62Megahorn	A powerful charge attack.
69	Rock SlideLevel: 69Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
69	Rock SlideLevel: 69Rock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CrunchCrunch	dark	80	100	15
CrunchCrunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
MagnitudeMagnitude	ground	1	100	30
MagnitudeMagnitude	A Ground attack with random power.
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
ThrashThrash	normal	120	100	10
ThrashThrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.

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TM/HM Moves (42)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM34TM34
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	85	100	10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10	TM67TM67
AvalancheAvalanche	Damage doubles if user is hit first.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (18)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	90	100	10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	80	100	15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	normal	40	100	20	Goldenrod Game Corner	TutorTutor
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Rhyperior. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fighting4×ground4×water2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Rhyperior resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

poison

normal0.25×flying0.25×ice0.5×psychic0.5×bug0.5×rock0.5×dragon0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Rhyperior, either offensively or defensively.

Rhyperiorin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry