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Rhydon.

national dex #112 · gen I
BST 485 · ground / rock
Rhydon official artwork
groundrock
#112 · gen I
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HP
105
ATK
130
DEF
120
SPA
45
SPD
45
SPE
40
BST 485 · best Attack 130 · worst Speed 40 · meters scale to 200

Rhydon is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel and resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying, Rock and is immune to Electric.

Typinggroundrock
AbilitiesLightning Rod, Rock Head, Reckless
Height, weight1.9 m / 120.0 kg
Catch rate60 / 255
Egg groupsMonster, Ground
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#111rhyhorn
Dex position
#112 of 1025
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Rhydon base stats

BST 485 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP105320414
Atk130238394
Def120220372
SpA4585207
SpD4585207
Spe4076196
BST485bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Rhydon weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ground / Rock dual typing
nor½
fir½
wat4
ele0
gra4
ice2
fig2
poi¼
gro2
fly½
psy1
bug1
roc½
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste2
fai1
Weak to
Water (4x), Grass (4x), Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel
Resists
Normal, Fire, Poison (¼x), Flying, Rock
Immune to
Electric

Rhydon abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Lightning RodRedirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Rock HeadProtects against recoil damage.
RecklesshiddenStrengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Rhydon evolution line

3 stages

Rhydon evolves into Rhyperior: trade it while it holds a Protector. How to evolve Rhydon, every game

Best Rhydon moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
rockMeteor BeamSPEC120
rockStone EdgePHYS100
groundEarthquakePHYS100
groundHigh HorsepowerPHYS95
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120

Rhydon moves

gen 9 · 123 moves · 21 level-up · 75 TM/HM · 1 egg · 26 tutor
80 moves · Rhydon appears in 16 games
CrunchL1TackleL1Smack DownL13Horn AttackL15Stealth RockL18BulldozeL30Rock BlastL30StompL30Scary FaceL31High HorsepowerL34Tail WhipL35Hammer ArmL42Double EdgeL43Drill RunL47Rock SlideL48Giga ImpactL52Stone EdgeL56Take DownL64EarthquakeL65Horn DrillL71MegahornL77AvalancheTMBlizzardTMBody PressTMBody SlamTMBreaking SwipeTMBrick BreakTMCurseeggDigTMDragon PulseTMEarth PowerTMEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire BlastTMFire FangTMFire PunchTMFlamethrowerTMFlingTMFocus BlastTMFocus PunchTMHeat CrashTMHeavy SlamTMHelping HandTMHydro PumpTMHyper BeamTMIce BeamTMIce FangTMIce PunchTMIcy WindTMIron DefenseTMMeteor BeamTMMud ShotTMMud SlapTMOutrageTMPoison JabTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMReversalTMRoarTMRock TombTMSandstormTMScorching SandsTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSmart StrikeTMStomping TantrumTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSupercell SlamTMSurfTMSwords DanceTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThunderTMThunder FangTMThunder PunchTMThunderboltTMUproarTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 1
Smack DownSTABrockPHYS50100%15Level 13
Horn AttacknormalPHYS65100%25Level 15
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Level 18
StompnormalPHYS65100%20Level 30
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10Level 30
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20Level 30
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 31
High HorsepowerSTABgroundPHYS9595%10Level 34
Tail WhipnormalSTAT-100%30Level 35
Hammer ArmfightingPHYS10090%10Level 42
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 43
Drill RunSTABgroundPHYS8095%10Level 47
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Level 48
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5Level 52
Stone EdgeSTABrockPHYS10080%5Level 56
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 64
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10Level 65
Horn DrillnormalPHYS-30%5Level 71
MegahornbugPHYS12085%10Level 77
AvalancheicePHYS60100%10TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body PressfightingPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Breaking SwipedragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
Drill RunSTABgroundPHYS8095%10TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire FangfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
FlamethrowerfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus BlastfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Heat CrashfirePHYS-100%10TM / HM
Heavy SlamsteelPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
High HorsepowerSTABgroundPHYS9595%10TM / HM
Horn DrillnormalPHYS-30%5TM / HM
Hydro PumpwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
MegahornbugPHYS12085%10TM / HM
Meteor BeamSTABrockSPEC12090%10TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10TM / HM
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombSTABrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smack DownSTABrockPHYS50100%15TM / HM
Smart StrikesteelPHYS70-10TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgeSTABrockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Supercell SlamelectricPHYS10095%15TM / HM
SurfwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
ThunderelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder FangelectricPHYS6595%15TM / HM
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Dragon PulsedragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
Drill RunSTABgroundPHYS8095%10Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15Tutor
FlamethrowerfireSPEC90100%15Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Meteor BeamSTABrockSPEC12090%10Tutor
Mud SlapSTABgroundSPEC20100%10Tutor
OutragedragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Tutor
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15Tutor
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor

Rhydon Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.

Shield

Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Legends: Arceus

Rapidly rotates its horn to bore through bedrock. It swaggers around volcanic regions, protected from the lava's heat by its tough, armorlike hide.

Generation VII1 entry
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.

Generation VI4 entries
X

Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Y

It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.

Omega Ruby

Rhydon’s horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This Pokémon’s hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don’t leave a scratch.

Alpha Sapphire

Rhydon has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This Pokémon occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond, Pearl

Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.

Platinum

Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.

HeartGold

Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.

SoulSilver

Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.

Generation III5 entries
Ruby

RHYDON’s horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This POKéMON’s hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don’t leave a scratch.

Sapphire

RHYDON has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This POKéMON occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat.

Emerald

Its horn, which rotates like a drill, destroys tall buildings with one strike. It stands on its hind legs, and its brain is well developed.

FireRed

It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.

LeafGreen

Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.

Silver

Its brain devel­ oped when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.

Crystal

By lightly spin­ ning its drill- like horn, it can easily shatter even a diamond in the rough.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.

Yellow

Walks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.

Rhydon species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorGray
ShapeUpright
HabitatRough Terrain
Height1.9 m (6'03")
Weight120.0 kg (264.6 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate60 (23.5%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMonster, Ground
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience170
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#112
Kanto#112
Johto#207
Hoenn#170
Sinnoh (Pt)#187
Johto (HGSS)#212
Conquest#161
Kalos Coastal#051
Hoenn (ORAS)#177
Let's Go Kanto#112
Galar#265
Isle of Armor#184
Hisui#121
Blueberry#006
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBulky physical attacker130 Atk / 45 SpA
Best statAttack 130excellent
Speed tier40 Speslow
Defensive load6 weak / 5 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty60 / 255moderate, about 23.5% per ball

About Rhydon

Rhydon is a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn. Rhydon stands 1.9 m (6'03") tall and weighs 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Rhydon base stats

Rhydon has a base stat total of 485, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 40 (below average). Rhydon serves as a bulky physical attacker. Rhydon is slow with a base Speed of 40.

Rhydon weaknesses and resistances

As a Ground and Rock-type, Rhydon is weak to Water (4x), Grass (4x), Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Fire, Poison (¼x), Flying, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Rhydon 6 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Rhydon abilities

Rhydon's abilities include Lightning Rod, Rock Head, Reckless. Lightning Rod redirects single-target electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.. Rock Head protects against recoil damage. Its Hidden Ability is Reckless, which strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Rhydon moves and learnset

Rhydon can learn 123 moves in Generation 9, including 21 by leveling up, 75 via TM/HM, 1 through breeding, and 26 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power). For coverage, Rhydon can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Focus Punch (Fighting), Hyper Beam (Normal).

Training Rhydon

Rhydon has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Rhydon yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Rhydon belongs to the Monster and Ground egg groups. Rhydon is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Rhyhorn → Rhydon → Rhyperior).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Rhydon. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Rhydon, or use the team builder to see how Rhydon fits into your squad.

Tools for Rhydon
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