Rhyperior — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Rhyperior is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (140 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its ground/rock typing resists 5 attack types but you'll need to play around 6 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Rhyperior can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Rhyperior into water and grass attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Rhyperior the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Slow — needs support to come in safely
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 535Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Rhyperior shows up
#154
Usage ~1.4% · Win rate ~51.15%
#94
Usage ~2.25% · Win rate ~52.65%
Rhyperior FAQ
- What are Rhyperior's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Rhyperior can run lightning-rod, solid-rock, reckless. The competitive default is usually lightning-rod — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Rhyperior weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Rhyperior takes extra damage from water, grass, ice, fighting, ground, steel. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Rhyperior?
- The best moveset for Rhyperior depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Rhyperior in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Rhyperior are Pokémon with strong water, grass, ice, fighting attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Rhyperior good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Rhyperior's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.