Galar Dex: #266 Rhyperior
Abilities: Lightning Rod (1) | Solid Rock (2) | Reckless (H)
Type: Ground / Rock
EXP Group: Slow
Egg Group: Monster / Field
Hatch Cycles: 20
Height: 02.40 m, Weight: 282.8 kg, Color: Gray
Evolution: Rhyhorn > Rhydon (Level 42) > Rhyperior (Trade Rhydon while it’s holding “Protector” item)
Characteristics: 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. 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.
Rhyperior Location in Pokemon Sword & Shield: You can find Rhyperior in the following locations:
- From evolving Rhydon. You must give a Rhydon the item called “Protector” and then trade it with another player to trigger the evolution.
- How to get Protector Item: Found as item pickup on Route 9, next to Circhester Bay sign, near Pokemon Trainer “Swimmer Jacob”. Can also be bought from Pokemon Center in Hammerlocke for 10BP.
- This Pokemon cannot be caught in the open world (evolution only).
- Can be caught in some 5-star Raids (Level 55-60).
Rhyperior Stats:
- HP: 115
- Attack: 140
- Defense: 130
- Special Attack: 55
- Special Defense: 55
- Speed: 40
- Total Combat Points: 535
For where to find all other Pokemon Locations, check out Pokemon Sword & Shield – All Pokemon Locations
Jen says
Is there any other way of evolving this pokemon without trading as people just keep stealing my sons pokemon everytime he tries to trade. Its causing a lot of upset
Mike says
He can catch one In game at max raid battles
Troy says
I can trade one to him if he trades with me
Ciela says
I’d also be happy to help replace any Pokemon your son lost, not sure how to get in touch without putting my info online somehow, but I’ll keep checking this comment for the next few weeks and if you respond we can try to figure something out. I’ve also completed the dex and could help with any rare things he might be having trouble getting, I know how frustrating it can be to lose stuff to random trades online, some similar stuff happened to me years ago.
Jay says
Ill trade him im looking to evolve and im not going to scam a child reach out if possiable
Boom says
I need help with this too.
Mav says
These comments are cute as hell
Jay says
Can u help trade im trying to get this pokemon.
Jay says
Can someone help me get this pokemon i have everything needed but i need help evoving this guy
gab says
no
Aaron says
I need him as well. I have a Rhydon and a Protector, I’m looking to trade for a Rypherior and not get scammed.
Rohit says
This also happened to me today where I was robbed of a Rhydon with Protector. People are really mean online, but I’ve learnt my lesson. Grinded a bit and now got a Rhyperior from a Max Raid. Will probably keep trying to get the ability I want though.
Dan says
Just found two of them on Potbottom Desert during a sandstorm on armor island.
Inge says
I found them as well on potbottom desert but during fog.
Justin says
Need people to evolve trade I obtained all 400 using pokemon home but I’m starting a new game and want to do it legit if anyone is down to trade my email is 1jgrabowski3@gmail.com
Abel P says
I Found Rhyperior in Potbottom Desert during sandstorm