Is Rhyperior good in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Rhyperior is S-tier for Rock raid attacker and has 9 other ranked roles.

Is Rhyperior a good raid attacker?

Rhyperior ranks #11 of 294 rock attackers with 14.4 DPS. That is a real raid pick: 15 Attack and level 40 or higher matter more than the other IVs.

Can Rhyperior be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Shiny Rhyperior is available from evolution, photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

Is Shadow Rhyperior worth keeping?

Shadow Rhyperior hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is S-tier for Rock raid attacker, so keep it.

#464 · Generation 4

Rhyperior

ground rock

Max CP (L40 / L50): 3,733 / 4,221
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 2,133 / 2,667
Research CP (L15): 1,600
Buddy distance: 3 km
2nd charged move: 50,000 dust · 50 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Keep

Rhyperior earns its spot: S-tier Rock raid attacker (Shadow).

Battle roles

S
Rock raid attackershadow#2 Rock · 17.2 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #2 of 294 Rock-type attackers with Mud Slap / Rock Wrecker (needs an Elite TM).
B
Master Leagueshadow#68 of 409 · score 80.2
The Shadow version is ranked #68 in Master League on PvPoke with Mud Slap / Drill Run / Rock Wrecker.
B
Rock raid attacker#11 Rock · 14.4 DPS
It ranks #11 of 294 Rock-type attackers with Mud Slap / Rock Wrecker (needs an Elite TM).
B
Ground raid attackershadow#10 Ground · 15.6 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #10 of 302 Ground-type attackers with Mud Slap / Drill Run.
B
Normal raid attackershadow#14 Normal · 14.2 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #14 of 354 Normal-type attackers with Mud Slap / Skull Bash.
B
Max Battle attackerdynamax#2 Ground · 237 per Max Move
Dynamax Rhyperior ranks #2 of 21 Ground-type Max attackers: 237 damage per Max Quake at level 40 (fast move Mud Slap). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
B
Max Battle tankdynamax#16 of 157 tanks
B-tier Max Battle tank (#16 of 157 by Defence × HP): it takes the boss's hits and shields the party with Max Guard.
B
Max Battle healerdynamax#11 of 157 healers
B-tier Max Battle healer (heals 34 HP per Max Spirit, #11 of 157): Max Spirit heals a share of its own HP to every ally.
C
Ground raid attacker#23 Ground · 13.0 DPS
It ranks #23 of 302 Ground-type attackers with Mud Slap / Drill Run.
C
Normal raid attacker#26 Normal · 12.0 DPS
It ranks #26 of 354 Normal-type attackers with Mud Slap / Skull Bash.
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Great Leagueshadow#572 of 1154 · score 73
Ranked #572 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
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Ultra Leagueshadow#503 of 851 · score 72.3
Ranked #503 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack241

Defense190

Stamina251

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

grass×2.56
water×2.56
fighting×1.6
ground×1.6
ice×1.6
steel×1.6

Resists

electric×0.391
poison×0.391
fire×0.625
flying×0.625
normal×0.625
rock×0.625

Evolution line

Rhyhorn
→25 candyRhydon
→100 candy + Sinnoh StoneRhyperior

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#651 / 1154	71.1	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Wrecker	L15 · 4/12/8
Great LeagueShadow	–	#572 / 1154	73	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Wrecker	L15 · 4/12/8
Ultra League	–	#506 / 851	72.2	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Wrecker	L24.5 · 5/14/14
Ultra LeagueShadow	–	#503 / 851	72.3	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Wrecker	L24.5 · 5/14/14
Master League	B	#69 / 409	80.1	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Wrecker	L50 · 15/15/15
Master LeagueShadow	B	#68 / 409	80.2	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Wrecker	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#382 / 689	75.4	Mud Slap · Breaking Swipe · Rock Wrecker
Ultra PremierShadow	–	#453 / 689	72.2	Mud Slap · Rock Wrecker · Breaking Swipe
Master Premier	B	#31 / 274	82.8	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Wrecker	L50 · 15/15/15
Master PremierShadow	C	#88 / 274	72.6	Mud Slap · Drill Run · Rock Wrecker	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Rhyperior can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

groundMax Quakefrom Mud-Slap250 / 300 / 350 power
rockMax Rockfallfrom Smack Down250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

AttackerB Dynamax
Tank (Max Guard)B Dynamax
Healer (Max Spirit)B Dynamax

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
rockShadow	S	#2 / 294	17.2	364	Mud Slap · Rock WreckerElite TM
groundShadow	B	#10 / 302	15.6	330	Mud Slap · Drill Run
rock	B	#11 / 294	14.4	365	Mud Slap · Rock WreckerElite TM
normalShadow	B	#14 / 354	14.2	300	Mud Slap · Skull Bash
waterShadow	C	#18 / 283	14.6	309	Mud Slap · Surf
ground	C	#23 / 302	13.0	331	Mud Slap · Drill Run
normal	C	#26 / 354	12.0	304	Mud Slap · Skull Bash
dragonShadow	C	#29 / 168	15.7	332	Mud Slap · Breaking Swipe

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Mud-SlapSTAB	ground	19	+13	1.5s	12.7	11	+10	3 turns
Smack DownSTAB	rock	13	+7	1.0s	13.0	11	+8	3 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Surf	water	60	-50	1.5s	1.20	75	-45
EarthquakeSTAB	ground	140	-100	3.5s	1.40	120	-65
Stone EdgeSTAB	rock	105	-100	2.5s	1.05	100	-55
Skull Bash	normal	130	-100	3.0s	1.30	130	-75	100% chance: +1 own Def
Superpower	fighting	85	-50	3.0s	1.70	85	-40	100% chance: -1 own Atk, -1 own Def
Breaking Swipe	dragon	45	-33	1.0s	1.36	50	-50	100% chance: -1 foe Atk
Drill RunSTAB	ground	85	-50	3.0s	1.70	70	-40
Rock WreckerElite TMSTAB	rock	110	-50	3.5s	2.20	110	-50

Questions people ask

Is Rhyperior good in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Rhyperior is S-tier for Rock raid attacker and has 9 other ranked roles.
Should I keep or transfer Rhyperior?: Rhyperior earns its spot: S-tier Rock raid attacker (Shadow).
Is Rhyperior a good raid attacker?: Rhyperior ranks #11 of 294 rock attackers with 14.4 DPS. That is a real raid pick: 15 Attack and level 40 or higher matter more than the other IVs.
Can Rhyperior be shiny in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Shiny Rhyperior is available from evolution, photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
Is Shadow Rhyperior worth keeping?: Shadow Rhyperior hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is S-tier for Rock raid attacker, so keep it.

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Verdict: Keep