Shadow Rhyperior
Ground/Rock-type, Generation 4. Ranked #7 among Rock-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Smack Down Rock Wrecker 16.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Rock Wrecker is an Elite TM move. Rock Wrecker costs 50 energy for 110 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Rhyperior takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 682
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,133 CP
Shadow Rhyperior moves
2 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Smack Down Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.0s | 45 | 1.36 |
| Drill Run STAB | Ground | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Stone Edge STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Surf | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Rock Wrecker Best STAB Elite | Rock | 110 | 50 | 3.5s | 31.4 | 2.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Smack Down | Rock | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 50 | 50 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Drill Run | Ground | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | Buff / debuff |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 40 | 2.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Rock Wrecker | Rock | 110 | 50 | 2.20 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Shadow Rhyperior runs Smack Down with Rock Wrecker — 16.6 DPS and 438 TDO as a Rock-type attacker. It also covers the Ground slot with Mud Slap and Earthquake.
The highest-damage fast move is Smack Down (13 DPS); Mud Slap builds energy fastest (8.7 EPS). Rock Wrecker is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Shadow Rhyperior places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock | #7 | A | 16.6 | 438 | Smack Down Rock Wrecker |
| Ground | #11 | B | 16.5 | 436 | Mud Slap Earthquake |
| Normal | #21 | C | 15.3 | 403 | Mud Slap Skull Bash |
| Water | #28 | C | 14.8 | 391 | Mud Slap Surf |
Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Rhyperior
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Rhyperior knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 96 | 3,227 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 96 | 3,493 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,097 | 2,186 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,609 | 2,720 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,097 | 2,186 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,586 | 1,653 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,097 | 2,186 |
Is Shadow Rhyperior good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Rhyperior is a Tier A Rock-type attacker at rank #7, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Bulk-leaning spread (190 Defense / 251 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 8 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 52 |
| Lv 2 | 165 |
| Lv 3 | 278 |
| Lv 4 | 390 |
| Lv 5 | 503 |
| Lv 6 | 616 |
| Lv 7 | 729 |
| Lv 8 | 841 |
| Lv 9 | 954 |
| Lv 10 | 1,067 |
| Lv 11 | 1,173 |
| Lv 12 | 1,280 |
| Lv 13 | 1,387 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,493 |
| Lv 15 | 1,600 |
| Lv 16 | 1,706 |
| Lv 17 | 1,813 |
| Lv 18 | 1,920 |
| Lv 19 | 2,026 |
| Lv 20 | 2,133 |
| Lv 21 | 2,240 |
| Lv 22 | 2,346 |
| Lv 23 | 2,453 |
| Lv 24 | 2,560 |
| Lv 25 | 2,667 |
| Lv 26 | 2,773 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,880 |
| Lv 28 | 2,987 |
| Lv 29 | 3,093 |
| Lv 30 | 3,200 |
| Lv 31 | 3,253 |
| Lv 32 | 3,307 |
| Lv 33 | 3,360 |
| Lv 34 | 3,413 |
| Lv 35 | 3,467 |
| Lv 36 | 3,520 |
| Lv 37 | 3,573 |
| Lv 38 | 3,627 |
| Lv 39 | 3,680 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,733 |
| Lv 41 | 3,781 |
| Lv 42 | 3,828 |
| Lv 43 | 3,876 |
| Lv 44 | 3,925 |
| Lv 45 | 3,973 |
| Lv 46 | 4,022 |
| Lv 47 | 4,071 |
| Lv 48 | 4,121 |
| Lv 49 | 4,171 |
| Lv 50 | 4,221 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0464
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.40 m
- Weight
- 282.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0464_POKEMON_RHYPERIOR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Rhyperior in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rhyperior's best moveset is Smack Down (fast) with Rock Wrecker (charged), worth 16.6 DPS as a Rock-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Rhyperior's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rhyperior takes super effective damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Grass, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Rhyperior's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rhyperior reaches 4,221 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,733 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Rhyperior?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Rhyperior shows 2,133 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,667 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Shadow Rhyperior in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Rhyperior spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Rhyperior be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Rhyperior depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.