Rhyperior Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Ground / Rock · BST: 535 · Role: Physical Tank
Rhyperior is a Ground / Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Rhyperior, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 535 base stat total, Rhyperior plays as a Physical Tank. Its highest stat is Attack (140), and at base 40 Speed it sits faster than 11% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Rhyperior in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Rhyperior
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison)
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Roserade (Grass / Poison)
- Simisage (Grass)
How each counter beats Rhyperior
- Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Rhyperior and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Mega Venusaur (Grass / Poison) outspeeds Rhyperior and hits it super-effectively with STAB Grass moves.
- Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Rhyperior and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Mega Blastoise (Water) outspeeds Rhyperior and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark) outspeeds Rhyperior and hits it super-effectively with STAB Water moves.
Rhyperior weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Water (×4)
- Grass (×4)
- Ice (×2)
- Fighting (×2)
- Ground (×2)
- Steel (×2)
Resistances
- Normal (×0.5)
- Fire (×0.5)
- Poison (×0.25)
- Flying (×0.5)
- Rock (×0.5)
Immunities
- Electric
Base stats
- HP
- 115
- Attack
- 140
- Defense
- 130
- Sp. Attack
- 55
- Sp. Defense
- 55
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 535
Best Tera Types for Rhyperior
The best Tera Types for Rhyperior cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Lightning Rod — [object Object]
- Solid Rock — [object Object]
- Reckless (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Ground-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Rhyperior:
- Hippowdon — Ground
- Gliscor — Ground / Flying
- Excadrill — Ground / Steel
- Krookodile — Ground / Dark
- Stunfisk — Ground / Electric
- Galarian Stunfisk — Ground / Steel
Frequently asked questions about Rhyperior
What counters Rhyperior in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Rhyperior are Venusaur, Mega Venusaur, Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Sharpedo. These Pokémon hit Rhyperior super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Rhyperior weak to?
Rhyperior is a Ground / Rock-type Pokémon weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Rhyperior?
The single best pick against Rhyperior in the Pokémon Champions roster is Venusaur, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Rhyperior in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Rhyperior, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ground / Rock) and carries super-effective coverage (Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel). Avoid Pokémon that share Rhyperior's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Rhyperior good in Pokémon Champions?
Rhyperior's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (535 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.