Rhyperior at a glance
Generation
Gen 4
Types
Ground / Rock
Roles
Popular, Sweeper, Wall, Coverage
Base stat total
535
Species
Rhyperior
Form
Base form
Availability
Direct version data
Version records
9
Rhyperior brings a Ground/Rock typing and a 535 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Grass hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?
Rhyperior's weaknesses
What Rhyperior resists
Immune to
Where you can use Rhyperior
- Direct version records exist for Rhyperior, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
- Planning contexts include Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White.
- 9 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.
Best teammates for Rhyperior
These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Rhyperior's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.
Sprigatitoresists water - resists grass - resists ground
Floragatoresists water - resists grass - resists ground
Meowscaradaresists water - resists grass - resists ground
Fuecocoresists grass - resists ice - resists steel
Crocalorresists grass - resists ice - resists steel
Skeledirgeresists grass - resists ice - immune to fightingTeam pitfalls when building around Rhyperior
- Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, grass, and ice.
- Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
- Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.
