A bunch of Pokémon have made their return in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s The Indigo Disk, including Rhyhorn and Rhydon—and we’ve got the answer on how to evolve Rhydon into Rhyperior.
While Rhyhorn and Rhydon can trace their roots back to the original generation of Pokémon, Rhyperior came later in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, quickly becoming established as a powerful member of a team. Evolving Rhydon into Rhyperior is not a quick task, and requires some groundwork, but we’ve made the process easier with our guide.
The answer to how to evolve Rhydon has not changed in Scarlet and Violet’s The Indigo Disk DLC, so the method of obtaining Rhyperior is the same process that it has been since its introduction in Gen IV, and there are two steps to complete.
Pokémon SV The Indigo Disk: How to evolve Rhydon
First, you need to get your hands on a Protector, which you can purchase from the School Store at Blueberry Academy for 250 BP, and give it to a Rhydon to hold. You can give the Protector to Rhydon by selecting the item in your bag and clicking “Give to Pokémon.” Alternatively, open your party, select Rhydon, and choose the “Give an item to hold” option.
Once you have a Rhydon holding a Protector, you need to trade the Rhydon with another player. Once the Rhydon has been traded holding a Protector, it will trigger the evolution into Rhyperior. You can either find someone who is also looking to add Rhyperior to their Pokédex or find a player willing to complete a touch trade that will send the Rhyperior back to you once evolved. Of course, the easiest method is just to trade with a trusted friend.
