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Rampardos

Head Butt Pokémon

Rampardos official artwork
Official art

Rampardos is a Rock-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass, with a base stat total of 495. In Pokémon Champions it’s #200 on the Doubles ladder and #224 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Rock
Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
102.5 kg 226.0 lbs
Base stat total
495 Higher than 67% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Champions#200 Doubles ▼9 · #224 Singles ▲2Usual set Life Orb · Brave · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2Full set →
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Very little is known about its biology. Can knock down massive trees by smashing its beautiful, pearl-like crown against them.
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Base stats

HP97172–204304–398
Atk165166–238301–471
Def6072–123112–240
SpA6576–128121–251
SpD5063–11294–218
Spe5870–121108–236
Total495Higher than 67% of Pokémon
HP97Atk165Def60Spe58SpD50SpA65

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FightingGrassGroundSteelWater

Resists

½×
FireFlyingNormalPoison
Takes normal damage from 9 types
RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 58); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+121Max110No SP78Min70Scarf181Tailwind242

At max Speed, Rampardos outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Rampardos against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
121Rampardos · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110Rampardos · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
78Rampardos · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#200 of 262 used

▼ 9 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (56.8%) · (86.8%) · Brave (52.9%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (21.3%)

MovesRock SlideProtectIron HeadHead Smash

Singles

#224 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (37.7%) · (55.8%) · Adamant (35.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (30.5%)

MovesHead SmashEarthquakeSupercell SlamIron Head

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Rampardos, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Not in this format’s stats at this level.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.1%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

  1. #0408CranidosRock
    1. Level 30
      #0409RampardosRock

Moves

Level up 13

EvoEndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
1Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
1Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
10Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhys40100%15
15Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
19Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
24AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
28SlamNo additional effect.NormalPhys8075%20
36Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
43Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
51ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
58Head SmashHas 1/2 recoil.RockPhys15080%5

TM / HM / TR 61

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM210Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.ElectricPhys10095%15
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

Egg moves 4

EggHammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
EggStomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20
EggThrashLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.NormalPhys120100%10
EggWhirlwindForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

Biology

Though strong and sturdy enough to topple skyscrapers, its skull has left so little space for its brain that it is smaller than that of a Cranidos. Researchers theorize that it went extinct due to its low intelligence.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Pokédex entries

Head Butt Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Blue
—
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Sinnoh#037Extended Sinnoh#037Original Alola#189Original Akala#116Updated Alola#236Updated Akala#137Hisui#209Blueberry#108

  1. Very little is known about its biology. Can knock down massive trees by smashing its beautiful, pearl-like crown against them.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. This ancient Pokémon used headbutts skillfully. Its brain was really small, so some theories suggest that its stupidity led to its extinction.

    Ultra Moon

  3. In ancient times, people would dig up fossils of this Pokémon and use its skull, which is harder than steel, to make helmets.

    Ultra Sun

  4. Records exist of a revived fossil that evolved into Rampardos. It proceeded to escape and then destroy a skyscraper with a headbutt.

    Moon

  5. The result of repeated headbutts is a skull grown thick and hard. However, its brain has shrunk in size compared with Cranidos’s.

    Sun

  6. Its skull withstands impacts of any magnitude. As a result, its brain never gets the chance to grow.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby

  7. If two were to smash their heads together, their foot-thick skulls would keep them from fainting.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  8. Its skull is as hard as iron. It is a brute that tears down jungle trees while catching prey.

    Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  9. Its powerful head butt has enough power to shatter even the most durable things upon impact.

    Diamond

Names around the world

English
Rampardos
Japanese
ラムパルド
Japanese (romaji)
Rampald
Korean
램펄드
Chinese (Traditional)
戰槌龍
Chinese (Simplified)
战槌龙
French
Charkos
German
Rameidon
Spanish
Rampardos
Italian
Rampardos

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

2 Atk
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
173
Erratic

Breeding

Monster
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Cranidos: Level 30.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.