Next, we feature a Pokémon that is the very definition of a geological titan: Rhyperior. This powerful holographic card is a 1st Edition print from Collection X, the very first set of the XY TCG era. It showcases the final evolution of the Rhyhorn line, a creature that is as much a force of nature as it is a Pokémon.
Card Details
- Pokémon Name: Rhyperior (ドサイドン)
- Set: Collection X (XY1)
- Year: 2013
- Card Number: 033-060
- Rarity/Edition: Holo Rare (1st Edition)
- Artist: Naoki Saito
- National Pokédex No.: 464
Card Text & Attacks
- Type: Fighting
- HP: 160
- Evolves From: Rhydon
Attack 1:
- Japanese: ロックブラスト
- Romaji: Rokku Burasuto
- English: Rock Blast
- Cost: [Fighting]
- Damage: 50x
- Effect: Flip a number of coins equal to the amount of Fighting Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage for each heads.
Attack 2:
- Japanese: がんせきほう
- Romaji: Ganseki Hō
- English: Rock Wrecker
- Cost: [Fighting][Fighting][Colourless][Colourless]
- Damage: 130
- Effect: This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness or Resistance. This Pokémon can’t attack during your next turn.
- Weakness: Grass x2
- Resistance: None
- Retreat Cost: [Colourless][Colourless][Colourless][Colourless]
Pokédex Entry:
- Japanese: 手のひらの 穴から イシツブテを 発射。全身の プロテクターは 火山の 噴火にも 耐えられる。
- Romaji: Te no hira no ana kara Ishitsubute o hassha. Zenshin no purotekutā wa kazan no funka ni mo taerareru.
- English: It fires Geodude from the holes in its palms. Its full-body protector can withstand a volcanic eruption.
Collector’s Notes
This Rhyperior card is a 1st Edition Holo Rare from Collection X (XY1), the inaugural set of the XY TCG era released in December 2013. As the first set of a new generation, it introduced Mega Evolution Pokémon to the game. The “1st Edition” stamp on this card marks it as a desirable piece from the very beginning of this classic era. The card also features the distinct glittery, textured border common to Japanese holographic cards of the time.
The artwork by the celebrated artist Naoki Saito perfectly captures Rhyperior’s immense power. Saito is renowned for his clean lines and dynamic, action-oriented style that often feels like a still from an anime. This illustration is a prime example, showing Rhyperior mid-attack, sending shattered rocks flying with a palpable sense of force. The aggressive posture and fierce expression leave no doubt as to this Pokémon’s destructive capabilities.
For the Geopik collection, Rhyperior is a truly exceptional specimen. Its Pokédex entry is a treasure trove of geological themes, stating that its body can withstand volcanic eruptions and, most remarkably, that it fires Geodude—living rocks—from its palms. This turns Rhyperior into a piece of living geological artillery, directly interacting with volcanology and ballistics. It is the “Drill Pokémon,” covered in a tough, mineral-like protector, making it a walking fortress of rock and earth. This card is one of the most direct and exciting representations of geological power in the entire Pokémon world.
