Rhyperior Collector’s Guide: Burning Shadows #67

Character Intro

Rhyperior from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare Holo card with 160 HP. It features the ability Toppling Wind and the attack Rock Wrecker. This sturdy Pokémon is number 67 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Rhydon)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: From holes in its palms, it fires out Geodude. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Burning Shadows set, card number 67. It is a Rare Holo variant illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. The card features the ability Toppling Wind, which allows discarding the top 3 cards of the opponent’s deck when evolving Rhyperior during your turn. Its attack Rock Wrecker deals 170 damage and bypasses Weakness and Resistance but prevents attacking on the next turn.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It is identified by the set code sm3 and card number 67. The card’s subtype is Stage 2, and it belongs to the Fighting type. The card’s image can be found at /images/sm3/sm3-67.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost and powerful attack make it a strategic choice for disruption and heavy damage, but the inability to attack on the following turn requires careful planning.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo finish and detailed artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binders with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): Introduced Rhyperior with the disruptive Toppling Wind ability and the heavy-hitting Rock Wrecker attack, emphasizing strategic deck disruption and powerful Fighting-type offense. Release date is unknown.