Rhyperior (Primal Clash 77) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Rhyperior from the Primal Clash set is a Rare Holo card with a sturdy 160 HP. Its Rock Wall ability boosts team defense, while Hammer Arm provides reliable damage and light deck disruption.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Rhydon)
• Ability: Rock Wall — reduces damage done to your Pokémon by 10 after Weakness and Resistance
• Attack: Hammer Arm — 100 damage; discards the top card of your opponent’s deck
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Flavor Text: It puts rocks in holes in its palms and uses its muscles to shoot them. Geodude are shot at rare times.
• Set Code: xy5
• Series: XY
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Image URL: /images/xy5/xy5-77.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Rhyperior appears in the Primal Clash set as card number 77. It is a Rare Holo variant illustrated by TOKIYA, emphasizing its Fighting-type traits and unique ability.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (xy5), card number (77), and the Rare Holo rarity. The card’s distinctive Rock Wall ability and Hammer Arm attack also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card’s play legality in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats is unknown. Its high retreat cost of 4 and damage-reducing ability suggest strategic defensive play, while Hammer Arm’s deck disruption adds tactical depth.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo foil and vibrant illustration by TOKIYA, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (xy5): Introduced Rhyperior as a powerful Stage 2 Fighting-type with a unique damage reduction ability and a disruptive attack, adding strategic variety to the set’s lineup.