# Rhyperior - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Rhyperior in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Rhyperior)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Rhyperior
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 99.475%
- **Protect**: 99.352%
- **Rock Wrecker**: 93.852%
- **Drill Run**: 91.079%
- **Other**: 16.243%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 98.232%
- **Solid Rock**: 1.690%
- **Reckless**: 0.078%

## Common Items
- **Rockium Z**: 95.295%
- **Other**: 4.705%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 92.805%
- **Kartana**: 90.564%
- **Slowbro-Mega**: 88.837%
- **Tapu Lele**: 79.875%
- **Zapdos**: 68.325%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 6.829%

## FAQ for Rhyperior in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Rhyperior?
The most common moves for Rhyperior are Rock Slide, Protect, Rock Wrecker, Drill Run. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Rhyperior?
Rhyperior is frequently paired with Incineroar, Kartana, Slowbro-Mega, Tapu Lele. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Rhyperior?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Rhyperior?
The top build for Rhyperior features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `92/196/4/0/204/12`. This configuration accounts for 27.316% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Rhyperior?
Rhyperior is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (98.232%) and the item **Rockium Z** (95.295%).

### What is the most common role for Rhyperior?
Based on common item usage (Rockium Z), Rhyperior often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Rhyperior?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 115 |
| Attack | 140 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 40 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Rhyperior on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Rhyperior) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Rhyperior
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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