Rhyperiorin Pokémon SoulGold

groundrock

Pokédex Entry

Drill Pokémon

It can launch a rock held in its hand like a missile by tightening and then expanding its muscles instantaneously. Geodude are shot at rare times.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GroundRock

Dex

#464

Abilities

Lightning Rod(Primary)

Draws electrical moves.

Solid Rock(Secondary)

Weakens “supereffective”.

Reckless(Hidden)

Boosts moves with recoil.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster, field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball3.7%

Great Ball5.3%

Ultra Ball6.9%

Base Exp

268

EV Yield

3 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×4grass ×4ice ×2fighting ×2ground ×2steel ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.5poison ×0.25flying ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Rhyhorn

Base form

→

Rhydon

Level up Rhyhorn to Lv. 42

→

Rhyperior

• Level up Rhydon holding Protector

• Use Protector on Rhydon

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How to Obtain

You can catch Rhyperior in Mt. Silver 2F (rare). Wild ones range from level 35 to 64.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
1	Hammer ArmLevel: 1Hammer Arm	fighting	PWR100	ACC90	PP10
1	Hammer ArmLevel: 1Hammer Arm	A swinging fist attack that also lowers Speed.
1	Smack DownLevel: 1Smack Down	rock	PWR50	ACC100	PP15
1	Smack DownLevel: 1Smack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
1	BulldozeLevel: 1Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
1	BulldozeLevel: 1Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
15	Horn AttackLevel: 15Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
15	Horn AttackLevel: 15Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
25	StompLevel: 25Stomp	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
25	StompLevel: 25Stomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
30	Rock BlastLevel: 30Rock Blast	rock	PWR25	ACC0	PP10
30	Rock BlastLevel: 30Rock Blast	Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.
35	Drill RunLevel: 35Drill Run	ground	PWR80	ACC95	PP10
35	Drill RunLevel: 35Drill Run	Spins its body like a drill. High critical-hit ratio.
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
47	EarthquakeLevel: 47Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
47	EarthquakeLevel: 47Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
54	Stone EdgeLevel: 54Stone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5
54	Stone EdgeLevel: 54Stone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
61	MegahornLevel: 61Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
61	MegahornLevel: 61Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
68	Horn DrillLevel: 68Horn Drill	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
68	Horn DrillLevel: 68Horn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.
75	Rock WreckerLevel: 75Rock Wrecker	rock	PWR150	ACC90	PP5
75	Rock WreckerLevel: 75Rock Wrecker	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.

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Egg Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CrunchCrunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
ReversalReversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
MagnitudeMagnitude	ground	PWR1	ACC100	PP30
MagnitudeMagnitude	A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	PWR75	ACC95	PP10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Dragon RushDragon Rush	dragon	PWR100	ACC75	PP10
Dragon RushDragon Rush	Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching.
Ice FangIce Fang	ice	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
Ice FangIce Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with frostbite.leave the foe frozen.
Fire FangFire Fang	fire	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
Fire FangFire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
Thunder FangThunder Fang	electric	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
Thunder FangThunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
Skull BashSkull Bash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
Skull BashSkull Bash	Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
RototillerRototiller	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
RototillerRototiller	Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon.
Metal BurstMetal Burst	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
Metal BurstMetal Burst	Retaliates any hit with greater power.
Guard SplitGuard Split	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Guard SplitGuard Split	Averages changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (50)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	PWR60	ACC90	PP10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	steel	PWR70	ACC0	PP10	TM67TM67
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	Hits with an accurate horn that never misses.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.