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Rhydon

groundrock

Abilities

Lightning RodRock HeadReckless(Hidden)
Height: 1.9 m (6'03")
Weight: 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs)
Base Exp: 170
Base Stats
HP105
Atk130
Def120
SpA45
SpD45
Spe40
BST485
EV Yield: 2 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
320414
Atk
238394
Def
220372
SpA
85207
SpD
85207
Spe
76196

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Gray
Shape
Upright
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Growth Rate
Slow
Capture Rate
60 (23.5%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Monster, Ground
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
170
EV Yield
2 Atk
Height
1.9 m (6'03")
Weight
120.0 kg (264.6 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Ground/Rock dual typing.

nor½
fir½
wat4
ele0
gra4
ice2
fig2
poi¼
gro2
fly½
psy—
bug—
roc½
gho—
dra—
dar—
ste2
fai—
Weak to: Water (4x), Grass (4x), Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel
Resists: Normal, Fire, Poison (¼x), Flying, Rock
Immune to: Electric
Abilities
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.

RecklessHidden Ability

Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Evolution Chain
RhyhornRhyhorn
groroc
RhydonRhydon
groroc
RhyperiorRhyperior
groroc
Pokedex Entries23 entries

Generation VII

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 VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

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.

Generation II

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 III

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 IV

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 V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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

Generation VI

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.

Moves (Gen 9)132 moves

Level Up

22 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1TacklenorP40100%35
1CounterfigP—100%20
1CrunchdarP80100%15
13Smack DownSTABrocP50100%15
15Horn AttacknorP65100%25
18Stealth RockrocN——20
30StompnorP65100%20
30Rock BlastSTABrocP2590%10
30BulldozeSTABgroP60100%20
31Scary FacenorN—100%10
34High HorsepowerSTABgroP9595%10
35Tail WhipnorN—100%30
42Hammer ArmfigP10090%10
43Double EdgenorP120100%15
47Drill RunSTABgroP8095%10
48Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
52Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
56Stone EdgeSTABrocP10080%5
64Take DownnorP9085%20
65EarthquakeSTABgroP100100%10
71Horn DrillnorP—30%5
77MegahornbugP12085%10

TM / HM

77 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AvalancheiceP60100%10
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body PressfigP80100%10
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Breaking SwipedraP60100%15
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
BulldozeSTABgroP60100%20
CounterfigP—100%20
CrunchdarP80100%15
CurseghoN——10
DigSTABgroP80100%10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Dragon PulsedraS85100%10
Drill RunSTABgroP8095%10
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
EarthquakeSTABgroP100100%10
EndeavornorP—100%5
EndurenorN——10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fire BlastfirS11085%5
Fire FangfirP6595%15
Fire PunchfirP75100%15
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
FlingdarP—100%10
Focus BlastfigS12070%5
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Heat CrashfirP—100%10
Heavy SlamsteP—100%10
Helping HandnorN——20
High HorsepowerSTABgroP9595%10
Horn DrillnorP—30%5
Hydro PumpwatS11080%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Ice FangiceP6595%15
Ice PunchiceP75100%15
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron DefensesteN——15
MegahornbugP12085%10
Meteor BeamSTABrocS12090%10
Mud ShotSTABgroS5595%15
Mud SlapSTABgroS20100%10
OutragedraP120100%10
Poison JabpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN——10
Rain DancewatN——5
RestpsyN——5
ReversalfigP—100%15
RoarnorN——20
Rock BlastSTABrocP2590%10
Rock PolishrocN——20
Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
Rock TombSTABrocP6095%15
SandstormrocN——10
Scary FacenorN—100%10
Scorching SandsSTABgroS70100%10
Shadow ClawghoP70100%15
Sleep TalknorN——10
Smack DownSTABrocP50100%15
Smart StrikesteP70—10
Stealth RockrocN——20
Stomping TantrumSTABgroP75100%10
Stone EdgeSTABrocP10080%5
SubstitutenorN——10
Sunny DayfirN——5
Supercell SlameleP10095%15
SurfwatS90100%15
Swords DancenorN——20
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
ThundereleS11070%10
Thunder FangeleP6595%15
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
UproarnorS90100%10

Egg Moves

6 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
CounterfigP—100%20
CurseghoN——10
Dragon RushdraP10075%10
Guard SplitpsyN——10
Metal BurststeP—100%10
Rock PolishrocN——20

Move Tutor

27 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Body SlamnorP85100%15
CounterfigP—100%20
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Dragon PulsedraS85100%10
Drill RunSTABgroP8095%10
Earth PowerSTABgroS90100%10
EndeavornorP—100%5
EndurenorN——10
Fire PunchfirP75100%15
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
Focus PunchfigP150100%20
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Ice PunchiceP75100%15
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Meteor BeamSTABrocS12090%10
Mud SlapSTABgroS20100%10
OutragedraP120100%10
Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
Scorching SandsSTABgroS70100%10
Sleep TalknorN——10
Stealth RockrocN——20
Stomping TantrumSTABgroP75100%10
SubstitutenorN——10
Swords DancenorN——20
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
UproarnorS90100%10
Pokedex 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
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

rocMeteor Beam120 powS
rocStone Edge100 powP
groEarthquake100 powP
groHigh Horsepower95 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
figFocus Punch150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
Other Ground-type Pokemon
SandshrewSandslashNidoqueenNidokingDiglettDugtrioGeodudeGraveler

Tools for Rhydon

Damage Calculator

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Team Builder

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EV Optimizer

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Coverage Solver

Find the best type coverage moves

Where To Catch

Find encounter locations across games

Stat Calculator

Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature

About Rhydon

Rhydon is a Ground and Rock-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

Rhydon Base Stats

Rhydon has a base stat total of 485, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & 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 & Learnset

Rhydon can learn 132 moves in Generation 9, including 22 by leveling up, 77 via TM/HM, 6 through breeding, and 27 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 above 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.

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