Rhyperior Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rhyperior in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rhyperior
Rhyperior is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Rock typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 55.333 DPS.
Rhyperior can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Rhyperior is weak to Grass (double weak!), Water (double weak!), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Fire-type moves as Rhyperior resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Rhyperior is Primal Kyogre (55.333 DPS), Mega Sceptile (51.538 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (50.909 DPS).
Catching Rhyperior: After defeating Rhyperior, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2097 and 2186 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2609-2720 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rhyperior from raids will have exactly 2186 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Rhyperior?
The best counter for Rhyperior is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 55.333 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (51.538 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (50.909 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rhyperior?
Rhyperior can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Rhyperior weak to?
Rhyperior is weak to Grass (double weak), Water (double weak), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rhyperior be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Rhyperior's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Rhyperior from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rhyperior from raids will have 2186 CP at level 20, or 2720 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2097. If you see 2186 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rhyperior worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rhyperior is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Rhyperior?
For the best moveset for Rhyperior itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rhyperior stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Rhyperior without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rhyperior can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (47.067 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (42.571 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Rhyperior in raids?
Weather boost information for Rhyperior is not currently available. Ground-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.