Rampardos (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Rampardos (disambiguation).
Rampardos
Head Butt Pokémon
ラムパルド
Rampald
#0409
Rampardos



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Rock Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Mold Breaker Cacophony
Cacophony
Sheer Force
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Monster
Hatch time
30 cycles
Height
5'03" 1.6 m
Rampardos
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Weight
226.0 lbs. 102.5 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
199
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
173
V+
Leveling rate
Erratic
EV yield
Total: 2
Rampardos
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HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
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0
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Rampardos (Japanese: ラムパルド Rampald) is a Rock-type Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Cranidos starting at level 30, after it is revived from a Skull Fossil.

Biology

Rampardos is a large, dark-gray, dinosaur-like Pokémon resembling a Pachycephalosaurus. It has a pearl-like dome crowning its head, which obstructs its red eyes. It has blue stripes, one on its tail, and one on each of its knees and wrists. It has various spikes: one on each knee, two on the blue-collar on its neck, two short ones on its nose, and four on its head. Two of these head spikes are bigger than the other two.

Its strength lies within its fierce head-butting attacks. A charging Rampardos can knock down virtually anything with one hit. 100 million years ago, it lived in jungles, where it ruthlessly chased its prey while tearing down trees in its path. Rampardos has the personality of a brute. It enjoys barging into objects with its head to train its strength and reflexes. This resulted in its skull growing a foot thick and harder than steel, which prevents it from fainting if it crashes into anything, even another charging Rampardos. Long after its passing, ancient people would dig up its well-developed skull fossil and use it as a helmet. However, because its skull grew so thick, its brain became even smaller than that of Cranidos, leading to theories that its stupidity led to its extinction. Its fossils have been found near those of Bastiodon, suggesting that these two lived in the same habitat, likely as enemies. Very little was known about Rampardos's biology in ancient times. There were records of a Rampardos that escaped after being revived and evolved, destroying a skyscraper in the process.

Evolution

Rampardos evolves from Cranidos.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Cranidos
 Rock 

 
First evolution
Rampardos
 Rock 


In the anime

 
Rampardos in the anime

Major appearances

Roark's Rampardos

In Wild in the Streets!, Roark's Cranidos evolved into a Rampardos after being trapped in Meowth's net, thus marking the species' debut. In the next episode, it battled Ash during his rematch Gym battle, defeating Aipom and Pikachu before being defeated by Turtwig. It reappeared in Ancient Family Matters!.

Minor appearances

A Rampardos appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In Alola to New Adventure!, a fossil of a Rampardos was in the Pokémon School.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP017 Rampardos Dawn's Pokédex Rampardos, the Head Butt Pokémon and the evolved form of Cranidos. Its Headbutt attack is so powerful that it can pulverize even the sturdiest of objects with one hit.
DP107 Rampardos Dawn's Pokédex Rampardos, the Head Butt Pokémon and the evolved form of Cranidos. Like a spear, its Headbutt can pierce even the strongest of defenses.

In the manga

 
Rampardos in Pokémon Adventures

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

Rampardos is the Pokémon Heath controls in Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic.

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

A Rampardos was used by a Team Galactic Grunt against Hiori and company during their final assault on Team Galactic's base in Breaking Into The Enemy's Lair!. It battled Lily's Leafeon, compensating its weakness to Grass-type attacks with super-effective moves of its own.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Roark's Rampardos

Roark's Cranidos evolved into a Rampardos in Brash Bronzong I, which Mr. Foreman congratulates him for.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Two Rampardos were amongst the Pokémon Charon conditioned into vicious fighting machines in Charon Must Be Stopped!.

In the TCG

Main article: Rampardos (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity: Rampardos runs the Box Buster shop in Post Town, where he will break open the player's Treasure Boxes for 150 Poké.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#037
Johto
#—
Diamond Its powerful headbutt has enough power to shatter even the most durable things upon impact.
Pearl Its skull is as hard as iron. It is a brute that tears down jungle trees while catching prey.
Platinum If two were to smash their heads together, their foot-thick skulls would keep them from fainting.
HeartGold Its skull withstands impacts of any magnitude. As a result, its brain never gets the chance to grow.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black If two were to smash their heads together, their foot-thick skulls would keep them from fainting.
White
Black 2 If two were to smash their heads together, their foot-thick skulls would keep them from fainting.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X Its skull withstands impacts of any magnitude. As a result, its brain never gets the chance to grow.
Y Its skull is as hard as iron, it is a brute that tears down jungle trees while catching prey.
Omega Ruby Its skull withstands impacts of any magnitude. As a result, its brain never gets the chance to grow.
Alpha Sapphire Its skull is as hard as iron. It is a brute that tears down jungle trees while catching prey.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #189
Alola
USUM: #236
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Sun The result of repeated headbutts is a skull grown thick and hard. However, its brain has shrunk in size compared with Cranidos's.
Moon Records exist of a revived fossil that evolved into Rampardos. It proceeded to escape and then destroy a skyscraper with a headbutt.
Ultra Sun In ancient times, people would dig up fossils of this Pokémon and use its skull, which is harder than steel, to make helmets.
Ultra Moon This ancient Pokémon used headbutts skillfully. Its brain was really small, so some theories suggest that its stupidity led to its extinction.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#037
Hisui
#209
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield.
Brilliant Diamond Its powerful headbutt has enough force to shatter even the most durable things upon impact.
Shining Pearl Its skull is as hard as iron. It is a brute that tears down jungle trees while catching prey.
Legends: Arceus Very little is known about its biology. Can knock down massive trees by smashing its beautiful, pearl-like crown against them.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#108
Scarlet Stifled by a thick skull that can withstand any impact, this Pokémon’s brain never got very big.
Violet If two were to smash their heads together, their foot-thick skulls would keep them from fainting.


   
Rampardos in the Alola Pokédex Rampardos in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond
Evolve Cranidos
Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Trade
Evolve Cranidos*
HeartGold SoulSilver
Trade
Generation V
Black White
Evolve Cranidos
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Cranidos
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Cranidos
Omega Ruby
Trade
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Cranidos
Generation VII
Sun
Evolve Cranidos
Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Cranidos
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Cranidos
Shining Pearl
Trade
Legends: Arceus
Coronet Highlands: Space-time distortions
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 3.0.0+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet)
Tera Raid Battles (4★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet)
Tera Raid Battle Search (4★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Evolve Cranidos
MD Sky
Evolve Cranidos
Ranger: SoA
Peril Cliffs
Rumble
Fiery Furnace Advanced Mode S
Ranger: GS
Rasp Cavern, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: World Axle - B2F
MD GTI
Moonlit Forest (Uncharted Road), Rusty Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Gilded Hall)
Rumble U
Model Train Room: Working Gears
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Distortion Island: Stage 4
Rumble World
Black Realm: Rugged Flats (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Buzzwole Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Arceus Sea, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII
New Snap
Outaway Cave
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Violeta Palace: Stage 360
Masters EX
Evolution: Roark & Cranidos


Held Items

Games Held items
Legends: Arceus
  Normal
Grit items by level
  Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
97
157 - 204 304 - 398
165
153 - 238 301 - 471
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
58
56 - 121 108 - 236
Total:
495
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
5/5 ★★★★★
Skill
2/3 ★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

Rampardos is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
Evo.Evo. Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100100% 5
1010 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 15
1515 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
1919 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
2424 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
2828 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20
3636 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
4343 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15
5151 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
5858 Head Smash Rock Physical 150150 08080% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rampardos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rampardos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005  TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM020  TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM043  TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM044  TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM046  TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058  TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM059  TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067  TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068  TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM076  TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM078  TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM084  TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM089  TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM108  TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM115  TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM116  TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM121  TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM123  TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126  TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM133  TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM135  TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM143  TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156  TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM158  TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166  TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM179  TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM191  TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM192  TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205  TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM210  TM210 Supercell Slam Electric Physical 100100 095}}95% 15
TM222  TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TM224  TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM226  TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rampardos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Rampardos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10
Stomp Normal Physical 65 100% 20
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
Whirlwind Normal Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rampardos
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rampardos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rampardos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rampardos
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rampardos
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 1.5%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Rock
Poké Assist:  
Rock
Field move:  
(Tackle ×5)
Browser entry R-085
It rams with its rock-hard head. It also hurls stones to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Rock
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Rock
Field move:
(present)
 
(Crush ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Rock
Field move:
(past)
 
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-051/N-174
It triggers rockfalls around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 59
Base Attack: 81 Base Defense: 49 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Rock
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Rock
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#542
 

Block Smash+
Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 219 Base Attack: 295 Base Defense: 109
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Zen Headbutt, Smack Down
Charged Attacks: Rock Slide, Outrage, Flamethrower, Frustration , Return 
New Pokémon Snap
 
Photodex entry #194
Rampardos will headbutt anything. The impact packs enough punch to make caves shake, but thanks to its thick, durable skull, it doesn’t injure itself at all.

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Cranidos
 Rock 
 
Level 30
 
First evolution
Rampardos
 Rock 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Rampardos images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Rampardos has the highest base Attack stat of all Rock-type Pokémon.
  • Rampardos and its pre-evolved form are the only Fossil Pokémon of a single type.

Origin

Rampardos is based on the family of dinosaurs known as Pachycephalosauridae. The head ornamentation resembles that of the Stygimoloch or the Dracorex because of its height. It also appears to be based on the ultimate spear/unstoppable force, as opposed to its counterpart, Bastiodon, which appears to be based on the ultimate shield/immovable object.

Name origin

Rampardos may be a combination of rampart (a defensive wall), ram (to slam into) or rampage and hard, as well as Cranidos.

Rampald may be a combination of rampart or ram and hard or bald.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ラムパルド Rampald From rampart or ram and hard or bald
  French Charkos From charger and os
  Spanish Rampardos Same as English name
  German Rameidon From rammen, Eidechse, and -don
  Italian Rampardos Same as English name
  Korean 램펄드 Ramparld Transcription of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 戰槌龍 / 战槌龙 Zhànchuílóng From 戰槌 / 战槌 zhànchuí and 龍 / 龙 lóng
  Cantonese Chinese 戰槌龍 Jinchèuihlùhng From 戰槌 jinchèuih and lùhng


Related articles

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CoverPlumeJawSailBirdFishDrakeDino
Pokémon
OmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsAerodactyl
LileepCradilyAnorithArmaldo
CranidosRampardosShieldonBastiodon
TirtougaCarracostaArchenArcheops
TyruntTyrantrumAmauraAurorus
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