Competitive Information for Rhyperior [Scarlet/Violet]
Ground / Rock
Abilities:
Note: Pokemon with the Lightning Rod ability are immune to Electric attacks.
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Rhyperior? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Rhyperior is a sensational Ground and Rock-typed Pokemon. It's a pretty usual sight to see Rhyperior out in the 9th generation battlefield. Rhyperior can usually be found in the OU tier (Overused). Rhyperior is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Ice, Steel, and Water-typed attacks.
Item: Rindo Berry / Passho Berry
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Superpower
- Outrage
- Rock Slide / Supercell Slam
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a fabulous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Rock Slide or Supercell Slam are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed. With a Passho Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective water-type attack then the Passho Berry gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Supercell Slam is a physical 100-base power Electric-type move (Rhyperior is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
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Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Solid Rock
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Blast
- Earthquake
- Thunder Punch / Ice Punch
- Fire Punch
Rhyperior Special Wall (Say What?)
Rhyperior is an astounding Special Wall for single battles. It's designed to take a nice amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. With Solid Rock, Rhyperior receives 3/4 damage from supereffective attacks. With a Assault Vest equipped to it, Rhyperior's sp. Def is 1.5x, but it can only select damaging moves.
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Rhyperior? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Rindo Berry / Passho Berry
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Rock Slide / Rock Wrecker
- Outrage / Breaking Swipe
- Superpower / Supercell Slam
Doubles Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper for double battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Superpower or Supercell Slam are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed. With a Passho Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective water-type attack then the Passho Berry gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Wrecker is a physical STAB-boosted 150-base power Rock-type move (Rhyperior cannot move next turn).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
◆ Breaking Swipe is a physical 60-base power Dragon-type move (100% chance to lower the foes attack by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Supercell Slam is a physical 100-base power Electric-type move (Rhyperior is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Steel moves are bad against Water/Steel/Electric/Fire.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Rhyperior is: Grass or Dragon
Considering the amount of shared resistances against typings this Pokemon is usually weak to, we also recommend: Water, Steel or Fire
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Ground or Rock ) could also prove favorable.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Double-Edge / Tera Blast
- Superpower
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a wonderful Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rhyperior recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Crunch / Tera Blast
- Outrage
- Superpower
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Crunch is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Tera Blast
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Superpower
- Rock Slide / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a spectacular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Rock Slide was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Supercell Slam / Tera Blast
- Superpower
- Double-Edge / Outrage
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rhyperior recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Supercell Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 100-base power Electric-type move (Rhyperior is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Superpower
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is an interesting Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Outrage
- Rock Wrecker / Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is pretty popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Rock Wrecker or Shadow Claw are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical TERA-boosted 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
◆ Rock Wrecker is a physical STAB-boosted 150-base power Rock-type move (Rhyperior cannot move next turn).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Outrage
- Tera Blast / Fire Punch
- Superpower
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
◆ Fire Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Superpower
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is an astounding Physical Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Superpower
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a remarkable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Superpower
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Superpower
- Outrage
- Rock Slide / Supercell Slam
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is an awesome Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Rock Slide or Supercell Slam are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Supercell Slam is a physical 100-base power Electric-type move (Rhyperior is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Outrage
- Tera Blast / Ice Punch
- Superpower
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Shell Bell / Eject Pack
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Outrage
- Superpower
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a remarkable Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Rhyperior recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Superpower
- Poison Jab / Tera Blast
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is an astounding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Tera Blast
- Superpower
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Superpower / Supercell Slam
- Outrage
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is an outstanding Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. Superpower or Supercell Slam are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Supercell Slam is a physical 100-base power Electric-type move (Rhyperior is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Superpower
- Outrage
- Iron Head / Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is pretty popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
◆ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
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Teratype Water moveset for Rhyperior
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Lightning Rod
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Drill Run
- Aqua Tail / Tera Blast
- Outrage
- Superpower
Physical Sweeper Rhyperior (Lightning Rod)
Rhyperior is a stupendous Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Rhyperior's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Lightning Rod, Rhyperior draws electric moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; electric immunity. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Rhyperior's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Drill Run is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Rhyperior afterwards).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyperior's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Rhyperior learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Rhyperior can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Rhyperior
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Meteor Beam + Item: Power Herb
- Recoil moves boosted by Reckless: Double-Edge, Take Down
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scorching Sands, Toxic
Moves that boost Rhyperior's stats
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Meteor Beam
- Rock Polish
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Rhyperior
- Earthquake
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Rock Wrecker
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Rhyperior in Scarlet and Violet
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