Roark's Rampardos

Roark's Rampardos ヒョウタのラムパルド Hyouta's Rampald

Roark's Rampardos in the anime

Debuts in Shapes of Things to Come! Caught at Oreburgh Mining Museum Evolves in Prior to Shapes of Things to Come! Wild in the Streets! Gender Unknown* Ability Mold Breaker Current location With Roark

→ → This Pokémon spent an unknown number of episodes as Skull Fossil and 3 episodes as Cranidos.

Voice actor Japanese English As Skull Fossil N/A As Cranidos Chie Satō Bill Rogers As Rampardos Kenta Miyake

Roark's Rampardos (Japanese: ヒョウタのラムパルド Hyouta's Rampald) is Roark's main Pokémon in the games, anime, and manga. It also appears as a card in the TCG.

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Roark found Rampardos as a Cranidos during his childhood when it was still a Fossil. It was the first Pokémon to be restored from a Fossil by scientists in Oreburgh City.

Rampardos and Roark

Cranidos debuted in Shapes of Things to Come!, where Roark used it as the third and final Pokémon against Paul. It knew some powerful attacks, such as Zen Headbutt. Cranidos fought against Paul's Chimchar and Paul allowed Chimchar to get hit repeatedly by its Zen Headbutt. This caused Chimchar to activate Blaze, which powered its Fire-type moves. Even though this gave Chimchar the upper hand, it was still not enough, as Cranidos managed to defeat Chimchar with Headbutt after Chimchar executed Dig.

Cranidos then went up against Elekid, who took damage earlier from its battle with Roark's Onix. During the battle, Elekid pounded Cranidos's knee, which caused it to reel in pain. Despite Elekid's Static Ability paralyzing Cranidos, it was canceled out by Cranidos's Ability, Mold Breaker. Cranidos still suffered from the added pain on its knee and then clashed with Elekid's Brick Break with its Zen Headbutt. Both Pokémon stood up and Cranidos fell, thus losing to Elekid, but not without giving a fierce battle.

Activating Mold Breaker

In A Gruff Act to Follow!, Roark used it as his first Pokémon against Ash and his Aipom. It surprised everyone by jumping into the air and Headbutting Aipom just as she was about to charge in with Focus Punch. Aipom's Focus Punch was interrupted after she was hit by a Headbutt. It wasn't long until Cranidos was able to defeat Aipom despite Aipom's use of Double Team.

Cranidos battled Pikachu next. It overpowered Pikachu at first even though Pikachu had used Thunderbolt and Iron Tail on it before, assuming that it would slow down. This caused Paul to leave but Pikachu's fighting spirit convinced him to stay. Ash recalled Pikachu and sent out Turtwig. Cranidos countered Turtwig's Razor Leaf attack with Flamethrower, burning up the leaves produced by the attack. Cranidos's combination of Zen Headbutt and Flamethrower nearly took out Turtwig but Turtwig survived them and Cranidos lost to Turtwig's Razor Leaf flurry. However, the impact of the battle weakened both Turtwig and Pikachu enough so that Roark's Onix could finish them off, thus defeating Ash.

In Wild in the Streets!, Cranidos was sent out to deal with a rampaging Kabutops and Armaldo. Team Rocket's intervention gave Dr. Kenzo and another scientist a chance to recall them into their Poké Balls. Cranidos briefly took on Aerodactyl and stopped its Giga Impact from attacking any further. It then battled Team Rocket and Meowth fired his net at it. After hearing Roark call out to it, Cranidos begins evolving into Rampardos and defeats the trio with a Zen Headbutt after getting the Fossil revival machine back from them.

Rampardos and Bastiodon

Ash then challenged Roark for a rematch in O'er the Rampardos we Watched!. Rampardos became the last Pokémon Ash faced. Since both Aipom and Pikachu dealt with Geodude and Onix previously, they were unable to handle Rampardos's power which caused Rampardos to easily defeat them. During its battle with Turtwig, Rampardos almost defeated Turtwig, but Turtwig managed to emerge victorious once again due to quick thinking on Ash's part, earning Ash the Coal Badge.

In Ancient Family Matters!, it battled Byron's Bastiodon. However, the match was interrupted due to Team Rocket trying to steal Byron's Fossil collection. It then teamed up with Bastiodon to send the trio blasting off and retrieve the Fossils.

Rampardos briefly appeared alongside Roark during the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Personality and characteristics

Ever since Cranidos was revived from a Fossil, it became Roark's most relied-on Pokémon. During the battles between Paul and Ash, it was able to hold its own against them, even forcing the opponent down to one Pokémon.

During Cranidos's first battle against Ash, it nearly defeated him on its own but lost to Turtwig. However, it contributed to weakening his team enough for Onix to defeat both Turtwig and Pikachu.

Appearance

As a Cranidos

Moves used

Using Zen Headbutt as a Cranidos	Move First Used In Headbutt † Shapes of Things to Come! Zen Headbutt † Shapes of Things to Come! Focus Energy Shapes of Things to Come! Flamethrower † Shapes of Things to Come! Head Smash † A Gruff Act to Follow!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon Evolutions

Cranidos in Pokémon Evolutions

In The Rival, Roark used Cranidos in a Gym battle against Barry and his Piplup. It eventually fell to a super effective Bubble.

Moves used

Using Headbutt	Move First Used In Headbutt The Rival
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the games

Rampardos, in either of its forms, is Roark's main Pokémon in all the games he appears in.

In the core series

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	Pokémon Platinum
Gym battle		Battleground rematch
Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: None Cranidos♂ Lv.14 Headbutt Normal Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --	Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: None Cranidos♂ Lv.14 Headbutt Normal Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --	Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: None Rampardos♂ Lv.63 Head Smash Rock Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Avalanche Ice Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon World Tournament		Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Sinnoh Leaders Tournament	Type Expert/World Leaders Tournament	Gym battle	Rematch
Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: Salac Berry Rampardos♂/♀ Lv.50 Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Outrage Dragon Physical   --	Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: Focus Sash Rampardos♂/♀ Lv.50 Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Superpower Fighting Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Avalanche Ice Physical   --	Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: None Cranidos♂ Lv.14 Headbutt Normal Physical   --       Bulldoze Ground Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --	Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Sheer Force Held item: Life Orb Rampardos♂ Lv.72 Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Iron Tail Steel Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Head Smash Rock Physical   --
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Battle Tower
Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: Choice Scarf Rampardos♂/♀ Lv.50 Head Smash Rock Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --	Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: Life Orb Rampardos♂/♀ Lv.50 Head Smash Rock Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Iron Head Steel Physical   --	Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: Focus Sash Rampardos♂/♀ Lv.50 Head Smash Rock Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Hammer Arm Fighting Physical   --       Protect Normal Status   --	Type: Rock Unknown Ability: Mold Breaker Held item: Life Orb Rampardos♂/♀ Lv.50 Protect Normal Status   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --

In spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Roark (Masters)

Roark forms a sync pair with Cranidos and its evolved form Rampardos in Pokémon Masters EX.

Dex	Trainer		NDex	Pokémon		Type	Weakness	Role	EX role	Base potential	Availability
#030		Roark	#0409		Cranidos → Rampardos♂	Rock	Water			★★★	Sync Pair Scout

Artwork

Sticker Template background from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In the manga

Rampardos in Pokémon Adventures

As an Egg

Pokémon Adventures

As a Cranidos

Roark received Rampardos as an Egg prior to the Diamond & Pearl arc. He hatched into a Cranidos sometime after.

In Putting a Crimp in Kricketot, Cranidos walked out of the Oreburgh Mine along with his Trainer.

In A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium, Roark sent Cranidos out as his first Pokémon during Platinum’s Gym battle with him. Cranidos fought against Piplup. After he managed to do heavy damage to her with a super-effective Shock Wave, both Roark and Platinum immediately recalled their Pokémon and sent out Onix and Ponyta in their stead.

Following the defeat of Onix, Roark sent out Cranidos again. Cranidos used Double Team which gave Piplup problems. He continued to use Double Team and attempted a Zen Headbutt. However, Piplup used Water Pulse earlier which caused Cranidos to get confused. The confusion caused Cranidos to hurt himself and eventually faint.

Cranidos reappeared in Brash Bronzong I alongside his Trainer. During a talk with Mr. Foreman, Cranidos evolved into a Rampardos, something that Roark expected.

Rampardos reappeared in Byron's imagination in Encountering Elekid alongside Roark and Onix.

In Creeping Away from Cradily, Rampardos participated in the final battle alongside the Gym Leaders’ other Pokémon against Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter. It was revealed later on that Roark was able to defeat Saturn. However, the Red Chain bound Rampardos and the others in an attempt to stop Cyrus. Rampardos and the other Pokémon worked together to free themselves from the Red Chain.

Moves used

Using Double Team as a Cranidos	Move First Used In Shock Wave A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium Double Team A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium Zen Headbutt A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Cranidos in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Roark's Cranidos was first used in Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!! to rescue Hareta after he had been captured by two Team Galactic Grunts. Afterwards, Roark used Cranidos in Hareta's Gym battle against him and lost to his Piplup thanks to the Oran Berry that Roark had given to Hareta earlier.

In Bonds Connect Across Space-Time..., Cranidos joined the other Gym Leaders' Pokémon in attacking Palkia in order to protect Hareta. However, Palkia easily cancelled out all the attacks thrown at it.

Moves used

Using Headbutt	Move First Used In Take Down Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!! Headbutt Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!! Assurance Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pocket Monsters DP

Cranidos in Pocket Monsters DP

Roark's Rampardos appeared as a Cranidos in PMDP07.

In the TCG

Roark's Rampardos is featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game as a Pokémon . The following is a list of related cards.

Roark's Rampardos Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Rampardos		Rising Rivals		11/111	Bonds to the End of Time		051/090

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Cranidos and Rampardos.

• Byron's Bastiodon

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