Rampardos

Rampardos trivia and origin

Rampardos has the highest base Attack stat of all Rock-type Pokémon, and it and its pre-evolution Cranidos are the only Fossil Pokémon of a single type. It is based on the family of dinosaurs known as Pachycephalosauridae, with head ornamentation resembling a Stygimoloch or Dracorex. It also seems to stand for the unstoppable spear, opposite Bastiodon's immovable shield.

Rampardos on cards

Rampardos's first card appeared in Mysterious Treasures, illustrated by Kazuyuki Kano, who also illustrated its POP Series 6 printing. Rising Rivals followed with a Holo Rare Rampardos GL by Suwama Chiaki, and Astral Radiance carried the line forward. The Mega Evolution era's Pitch Black set added two Rampardos ex cards, a Double rare by hncl and an Ultra Rare by 5ban Graphics.

Cards to know

• Rampardos (Mysterious Treasures #33)

  Rampardos's first card, a 2007 Mysterious Treasures Rare illustrated by Kazuyuki Kano

• Rampardos GL (Rising Rivals #11)

  A Rising Rivals Holo Rare Rampardos GL by Suwama Chiaki

• Rampardos ex (Pitch Black #045)

  A Pitch Black Rampardos ex Double rare illustrated by hncl

• Rampardos ex (Pitch Black #100)

  A Pitch Black Rampardos ex Ultra Rare illustrated by 5ban Graphics