Rhyhorn (Pokémon)

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Rhyhorn サイホーン Sihorn #111
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Types  Ground  Rock   Ground   Ground   Ground   Ground   Ground	Species Spikes Pokémon
Abilities Lightningrod or Rock Head Rock Head Reckless Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #111 Johto #211* Hoenn #169 Sinnoh #186Pt Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-149 Oblivia R— Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 3'03" Imperial 1.0m Metric 3'03"/1.0m 0.0m	Weight 253.5lbs Imperial 115.0kg Metric 253.5lbs/115.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Gray	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 120 15.7%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Monster and Field groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 135 Battle Exp.: 1351*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Rhyhorn (Japanese: サイホーン Sihorn) is a dual-type Ground/Rock Pokémon.

It evolves into Rhydon starting at level 42, which evolves into Rhyperior when traded holding a Protector.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.2 Special abilities 1.3 Behavior 1.4 Habitat 1.5 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Stats 5.3.1 Base stats 5.3.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 By tutoring 5.5.5 Dream World-only moves 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links 9 Notes

Biology

Physiology

Rhyhorn is a small rhinoceros-like creature with a body consisting of gray, rocky plates. It has a ridge on its back, and visible fangs protruding from its upper jaw. Rhyhorn has four short legs with two claws. Its head is triangle-shaped head with a single, short horn. Rhyhorn has small triangular openings on the sides of its head, which can be presumed to be ears.

Gender differences

A female has a shorter horn.

Special abilities

Rhyhorn's most well known method of attack is to charge straight into things. A charging Rhyhorn can knock a trailer flying. Rhyhorn can also use various Rock and Ground attacks. They can learn special attacks, but these types of attacks are not very strong when used by Rhyhorn. Rhyhorn are one of the few Pokémon capable of learning Megahorn.

Behavior

One could say that Rhyhorn have rocks for brains, because they can only remember one thing at a time. A perfect example of this is whenever Rhyhorn starts charging, they will forget why they did so in the first place.

Habitat

Rhyhorn live in open plains and mountain ranges. They are often found in Kanto & the Battle Zone and occasionally in Sinnoh. They have also been imported to the Hoenn Safari Zone.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

A Rhyhorn appeared in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden under the ownership of a Hiker. Ash's Bulbasaur defeated it in battle. It made another appearance in the Japanese opening theme The Rivals, and its English counterpart Pokémon World.

The first Pokémon that Ash and co. saw at Pinkan Island in In the Pink was a Rhyhorn, which was pink in color. Athough initialy unaware of the trio, Ash rushed up to it and antagonised it. It then cornered the gang at a cliff-edge, and attempted to charge at them, who were saved by Togepi using Teleport via Metronome, causing Rhyhorn to charge over the cliff. It was then rescued by Ash and friends with the help of the resident Officer Jenny.

Minor appearances

Rhyhorn first debuted in The Flame Pokémon-athon, entering a race with its trainer. Rhyhorn jumped onto a stone but they sank, and Rhyhorn and his trainer were eliminated from the race.

Rhyhorn appeared in the banned episode The Legend of Dratini. Ash attempted to capture it, but it got away.

A Rhyhorn owned by Corey was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back. The Rhyhorn clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns, having by this point bred a baby Rhyhorn with the clone of Fergus's Nidoqueen.

Jon Dickson's Rhyhorn defeated Harrison's Houndoom and knocked Harrison out of the Silver Conference in Johto Photo Finish.

A Rhyhorn that belonged to Noland was seen in Numero Uno Articuno.

A Rhyhorn charged at Ash's Donphan after it had angered it by accident in Odd Pokémon Out.

A Rhyhorn was amongst the group of Pokémon used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two.

A Rhyhorn appeared in Camping It Up!.

A Rhyhorn appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP035 Rhyhorn Ash's Pokédex Rhyhorn. Spikes Pokémon. With hard shell protection, its Tackle is very powerful. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP088 Rhyhorn Ash's Pokédex Rhyhorn, the Spike Pokémon. Rhyhorn is known for its physical power and its considerable offensive and defensive skills. This concludes the entries from the original series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Rhyhorn debuts in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in Raging Rhydon as Koga's Pokémon. After getting defeated by Red's Pikachu, Pika, it's forced to evolve with a mysterious injection, and knocks out Misty with its increased power.

In Volume 3, another Rhyhorn is seen in possession of Giovanni, and is one of his main fighters, who knocked out Red's Aerodactyl with a simple Tail Whip. He also later uses it in the battle with Lance to generate a sandstorm by crushing rocks.

In the TCG

Main article: Rhyhorn (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying. Yellow A Pokémon with a one-track mind. Once it charges, it won't stop running until it falls asleep. Stadium Its bones are 1,000 times harder than human bones. Using its durability and strength, it can destroy tall buildings. 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 obstacles. Crystal It can remember only one thing at a time. Once it starts rushing, it forgets why it started. Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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 LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging tackles. LeafGreen Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying. Generation IV Diamond Pearl Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart. Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work. HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} 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 Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Safari Zone Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Uncommon Safari Zone, Cerulean Cave Generation II Gold Silver Rare Victory Road Crystal Rare Victory Road Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Safari Zone Emerald Common Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Rare Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 227, Stark Mountain Platinum Common Route 214, Route 227, Victory Road, Stark Mountain HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Victory Road, Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Volcano Path Generation V Black White Unknown White Forest (White only) Dream World Rugged Mountain

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Safari Zone
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Walker Endless Level 39 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Frosty Grotto (1F-4F) Buried Relic (61F-73F) Wish Cave (58F-61F) Southern Cavern (31F-39F) Joyous Tower (58F-61F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Northern Desert (8F-15F) Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Volcano Cave
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Desert: Sunny Seashore

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80	140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 85	81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 95	90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp.Atk: 30	31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp.Def: 30	31 - 90	58 - 174
Speed: 25	27 - 84	49 - 163
Total: 345   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature. This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 30.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/5 ★★☆☆☆	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 1/2 ★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 11/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Horn Attack	Normal	Physical	65	100%	25
Start	Tail Whip	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
8	Stomp	Normal	Physical	65	100%	20
12	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
19	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
23	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
30	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
34	Chip Away	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
41	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
45	Drill Run	Ground	Physical	80	95%	10
52	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
56	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
63	Horn Drill	Normal	Physical	—	—%	5
67	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85%	10
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Rhyhorn obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
	Crush Claw	Normal	Physical	75	95%	10
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Dragon Rush	Dragon	Physical	100	75%	10
	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95%	15
	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Magnitude	Ground	Physical	—	100%	30
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
	Skull Bash	Normal	Physical	100	100%	15
	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	95%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rhyhorn in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Rhyhorn in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Rhyhorn can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Rhyhorn cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
Dream World	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
A superscript level indicates that Rhyhorn can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch	Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.7% Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm kinda very hard. 26%-50% HP My HP went down to half... 1%-25% HP Can't keep going... No power to fight... Level up I did it. Leveled up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I did it. Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Ground ) Field move: (Tackle ×2) Browser entry   It opens up fissures in the ground to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Unevolved Rhyhorn  Ground  Rock

Level 42 →

First evolution Rhydon  Ground  Rock

Trade holding Protector →

Second evolution Rhyperior  Ground  Rock

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Rhyhorn images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Since they are included in the Sinnoh Pokédex in Pokémon Platinum, Rhyhorn and Rhydon have appeared in every Japan-centric Regional Pokédex.
• In the games, Rhyhorn has the exact same cry as Charizard.
• Rhyhorn's evolution line are the only Pokémon with the Rock/Ground combination to have Ground as its primary type.

Origin

Its design appears to be inspired by an Indian rhinoceros, with similar plated armor, and an Uintatherium from whom it may have taken its flat head and horn, with elements of a triceratops.

Name origin

Rhyhorn may be a combination of rhinoceros and horn. Its name may also allude to the igneous rock called rhyolite, which explains its types.

Sihorn is a combination of 犀 sai (rhinoceros) and horn.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Rihorn French Rhinocorne Combination of rhinocéros and corne. Korean 뿔카노 Ppulkano Chinese (Mandarin) 鐵甲犀牛 / 铁甲犀牛 Tiějiǎxīniú Means "Armored rhinoceros". Chinese (Cantonese) 鐵甲犀牛 Titgaapsāingàuh Same as Mandarin name.

External links

Notes

← #110: Weezing

Pokémon

#112: Rhydon →

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