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Rhyhorn

ground rock

Abilities

Lightning RodRock HeadReckless(Hidden)

Height: 1.0 m (3'03")

Weight: 115.0 kg (253.5 lbs)

Base Exp: 69

Base Stats

HP80

Atk85

Def95

SpA30

SpD30

Spe25

BST345

EV Yield: 1 Def

Stat Ranges at Lv. 100

Stat

Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)

270364

Atk

157295

Def

175317

SpA

58174

SpD

58174

Spe

49163

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

Species Info

Generation: I (Kanto)
Color: Gray
Shape: Quadruped
Habitat: Rough Terrain
Growth Rate: Slow
Capture Rate: 120 (47.1%)
Gender Ratio: 50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups: Monster, Ground
Hatch Counter: 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience: 69
EV Yield: 1 Def
Height: 1.0 m (3'03")
Weight: 115.0 kg (253.5 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

Pokedex Entries23 entries

Generation VII

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

A Pokémon with a one-track mind. Once it charges, it won’t stop running until it falls asleep.

Generation VIII

Sword

Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging tackles.

Shield

It can remember only one thing at a time. Once it starts rushing, it forgets why it started.

Legends: Arceus

Ludicrously strong—when it butts heads with a mountain, it is the mountain that shatters. But its short legs struggle with turns, and it is incapable of stopping unless it collides with something.

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

Generation I

Yellow

A POKéMON with a one-track mind. Once it charges, it won't stop running until it falls asleep.

Red, Blue

Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying.

Generation II

Gold

It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.

Silver

It doesn't care if there is anything in its way. It just charges and destroys all ob stacles.

Crystal

It can remember only one thing at a time. Once it starts rushing, it forgets why it started.

Generation III

Ruby

RHYHORN runs in a straight line, smashing everything in its path. It is not bothered even if it rushes headlong into a block of steel. This POKéMON may feel some pain from the collision the next day, however.

Sapphire

RHYHORN’s brain is very small. It is so dense, while on a run it forgets why it started running in the first place. It apparently remembers sometimes if it demolishes something.

Emerald

Once it starts running, it doesn’t stop. Its tiny brain makes it so stupid that it can’t remember why it started running in the first place.

FireRed

Strong, but not too bright, this POKéMON can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging TACKLES.

LeafGreen

Its massive bones are 1,000 times harder than human bones. Its TACKLE can knock a semitrailer flying.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl

Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart.

Platinum

Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work.

HeartGold

It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.

SoulSilver

It doesn’t care if there is anything in its way. It just charges and destroys all obstacles.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work.

Generation VI

Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging Tackles.

It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.

Omega Ruby

Rhyhorn runs in a straight line, smashing everything in its path. It is not bothered even if it rushes headlong into a block of steel. This Pokémon may feel some pain from the collision the next day, however.

Alpha Sapphire

Rhyhorn’s brain is very small. It is so dense, while on a run it forgets why it started running in the first place. It apparently remembers sometimes if it demolishes something.

Moves (Gen 9)109 moves

Level Up

18 moves

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
1	Tackle	nor	P	40	100%	35
13	Smack DownSTAB	roc	P	50	100%	15
15	Horn Attack	nor	P	65	100%	25
18	Stealth Rock	roc	N	—	—	20
30	Stomp	nor	P	65	100%	20
30	Rock BlastSTAB	roc	P	25	90%	10
30	BulldozeSTAB	gro	P	60	100%	20
31	Scary Face	nor	N	—	100%	10
34	High HorsepowerSTAB	gro	P	95	95%	10
35	Tail Whip	nor	N	—	100%	30
43	Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
43	Rock SlideSTAB	roc	P	75	90%	10
45	Drill RunSTAB	gro	P	80	95%	10
52	Stone EdgeSTAB	roc	P	100	80%	5
55	Take Down	nor	P	90	85%	20
56	EarthquakeSTAB	gro	P	100	100%	10
63	Horn Drill	nor	P	—	30%	5
67	Megahorn	bug	P	120	85%	10

TM / HM

57 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Blizzard	ice	S	110	70%	5
Body Press	fig	P	80	100%	10
Body Slam	nor	P	85	100%	15
BulldozeSTAB	gro	P	60	100%	20
Crunch	dar	P	80	100%	15
Curse	gho	N	—	—	10
DigSTAB	gro	P	80	100%	10
Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
Dragon Pulse	dra	S	85	100%	10
Drill RunSTAB	gro	P	80	95%	10
Earth PowerSTAB	gro	S	90	100%	10
EarthquakeSTAB	gro	P	100	100%	10
Endeavor	nor	P	—	100%	5
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
Facade	nor	P	70	100%	20
Fire Blast	fir	S	110	85%	5
Fire Fang	fir	P	65	95%	15
Flamethrower	fir	S	90	100%	15
Heavy Slam	ste	P	—	100%	10
High HorsepowerSTAB	gro	P	95	95%	10
Horn Drill	nor	P	—	30%	5
Ice Beam	ice	S	90	100%	10
Ice Fang	ice	P	65	95%	15
Icy Wind	ice	S	55	95%	15
Megahorn	bug	P	120	85%	10
Mud ShotSTAB	gro	S	55	95%	15
Mud SlapSTAB	gro	S	20	100%	10
Poison Jab	poi	P	80	100%	20
Protect	nor	N	—	—	10
Rain Dance	wat	N	—	—	5
Rest	psy	N	—	—	5
Reversal	fig	P	—	100%	15
Roar	nor	N	—	—	20
Rock BlastSTAB	roc	P	25	90%	10
Rock Polish	roc	N	—	—	20
Rock SlideSTAB	roc	P	75	90%	10
Rock TombSTAB	roc	P	60	95%	15
Sandstorm	roc	N	—	—	10
Scary Face	nor	N	—	100%	10
Scorching SandsSTAB	gro	S	70	100%	10
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Smack DownSTAB	roc	P	50	100%	15
Smart Strike	ste	P	70	—	10
Stealth Rock	roc	N	—	—	20
Stomping TantrumSTAB	gro	P	75	100%	10
Stone EdgeSTAB	roc	P	100	80%	5
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
Sunny Day	fir	N	—	—	5
Supercell Slam	ele	P	100	95%	15
Swords Dance	nor	N	—	—	20
Take Down	nor	P	90	85%	20
Tera Blast	nor	S	80	100%	10
Thief	dar	P	60	100%	25
Thunder	ele	S	110	70%	10
Thunder Fang	ele	P	65	95%	15
Thunderbolt	ele	S	90	100%	15
Uproar	nor	S	90	100%	10

Egg Moves

13 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Counter	fig	P	—	100%	20
Crunch	dar	P	80	100%	15
Curse	gho	N	—	—	10
Dragon Rush	dra	P	100	75%	10
Fire Fang	fir	P	65	95%	15
Guard Split	psy	N	—	—	10
Ice Fang	ice	P	65	95%	15
Metal Burst	ste	P	—	100%	10
Reversal	fig	P	—	100%	15
Rock Polish	roc	N	—	—	20
Rock SlideSTAB	roc	P	75	90%	10
Swords Dance	nor	N	—	—	20
Thunder Fang	ele	P	65	95%	15

Move Tutor

21 moves

Move	Type	Cat.	Pow	Acc	PP
Body Slam	nor	P	85	100%	15
Counter	fig	P	—	100%	20
Double Edge	nor	P	120	100%	15
Dragon Pulse	dra	S	85	100%	10
Drill RunSTAB	gro	P	80	95%	10
Earth PowerSTAB	gro	S	90	100%	10
Endeavor	nor	P	—	100%	5
Endure	nor	N	—	—	10
Flamethrower	fir	S	90	100%	15
Ice Beam	ice	S	90	100%	10
Icy Wind	ice	S	55	95%	15
Mud SlapSTAB	gro	S	20	100%	10
Rock SlideSTAB	roc	P	75	90%	10
Scorching SandsSTAB	gro	S	70	100%	10
Sleep Talk	nor	N	—	—	10
Stealth Rock	roc	N	—	—	20
Stomping TantrumSTAB	gro	P	75	100%	10
Substitute	nor	N	—	—	10
Swords Dance	nor	N	—	—	20
Thunderbolt	ele	S	90	100%	15
Uproar	nor	S	90	100%	10

Pokedex Numbers

National#111

Kanto#111

Johto#206

Hoenn#169

Sinnoh (Pt)#186

Johto (HGSS)#211

Conquest#160

Kalos Coastal#050

Hoenn (ORAS)#176

Let's Go Kanto#111

Galar#264

Isle of Armor#183

Hisui#120

Blueberry#005

Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

rocStone Edge100 powP

groEarthquake100 powP

groHigh Horsepower95 powP

groEarth Power90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norDouble Edge120 powP

bugMegahorn120 powP

iceBlizzard110 powS

firFire Blast110 powS

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About Rhyhorn

Rhyhorn is a Ground and Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging tackles. Rhyhorn stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 115.0 kg (253.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Rhyhorn Base Stats

Rhyhorn has a base stat total of 345, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 95 (good), while its lowest is Speed at 25 (poor). Rhyhorn is slow with a base Speed of 25.

Rhyhorn Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Ground and Rock-type, Rhyhorn 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 Rhyhorn 6 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Rhyhorn Abilities

Rhyhorn'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.

Rhyhorn Moves & Learnset

Rhyhorn can learn 109 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 57 via TM/HM, 13 through breeding, and 21 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power). For coverage, Rhyhorn can learn Double Edge (Normal), Megahorn (Bug), Blizzard (Ice).

Training Rhyhorn

Rhyhorn has a moderate capture rate of 120 (47.1%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Rhyhorn yields 1 Defense EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Rhyhorn belongs to the Monster and Ground egg groups. Rhyhorn is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Rhyhorn → Rhydon → Rhyperior).

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