Rhyhorn (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Rhyhorn Spikes Pokémon サイホーン Sihorn #0111 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ground Rock Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Lightning Rod or Rock Head Cacophony Cacophony Reckless Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Field Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Rhyhorn 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 253.5 lbs. 115.0 kg Rhyhorn 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 135 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 69 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Rhyhorn 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Biology

Rhyhorn is a rhinoceros-like Pokémon with a body covered in gray, rocky plates. Its underside and rear are smooth, and it has four short legs with two claws on each foot. It has a triangular head with narrow, red eyes, two fangs protruding from its upper jaw, small, triangular openings on the upper sides, and a short horn on the tip of its snout. A female will have a shorter horn than a male. A spiked ridge runs along its back. In addition to its rocky hide, its bones are a thousand times harder than human bones.

Rhyhorn's brain is very small, giving it a one-track mind. When it runs, it forgets why it started and continues until it falls asleep. However, it may recall the reason for demolishing something. Due to its short legs, it is inept at turning and can only run in straight lines. It does not care if obstacles get in the way, merely smashing through them or sending them flying, although it may feel pain the day after a collision. This personality is how Rhyorn expands its territory. Rhyhorn is powerful enough to shatter skyscrapers or mountains instantly after charging forward with head tackles. Rhyhorn lives in rough terrain. A Rhyorn's territory expands to six miles.

Evolution

Rhyhorn evolves into Rhydon, which evolves into Rhyperior.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Rhyhorn  Ground  Rock

→

First Evolution Rhydon  Ground  Rock

→

Second Evolution Rhyperior  Ground  Rock

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon X and Y: In X and Y, the player's mother, Grace, is a retired Rhyhorn racer. Her Rhyhorn partner lounges outside her house. The player can ride it, but cannot take it outside the small front lawn. The player can ride another Rhyhorn on Route 9, which is the only way to cross the jagged, rocky terrain to Glittering Cave.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #111 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying. Blue 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 Johto #206 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. Stadium 2 It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) It doesn't care if there is anything in its way. It just charges and destroys all obstacles. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #169 Kanto #111 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 Sinnoh  Pt : #186 Johto #211 Diamond Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart. Pearl 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 Unova #— Black Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work. White Black 2 Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #050 Hoenn #176 X Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging Tackles. Y 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.

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #111 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu A Pokémon with a one-track mind. Once it charges, it won't stop running until it falls asleep. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #264 Galar Isle of Armor #183 Sinnoh #— Hisui #120 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. Brilliant Diamond Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart. Shining Pearl 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.

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #5 Scarlet Rhyhorn claims an area with over a six mile radius as its territory. It apparently forgets where this territory is when running, however. Violet Once it starts running, it won’t stop—even if it crashes through boulders. This disposition is what’s caused its habitat to expand.

Rhyhorn in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Safari Zone Blue (Japan) Safari Zone Yellow Safari Zone, Cerulean Cave

Generation II Gold Silver Victory Road Crystal Victory RoadMorningDay

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Safari Zone Emerald Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Safari Zone Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 227, Stark Mountain Platinum Routes 214 and 227, Victory Road, Stark Mountain HeartGold SoulSilver Victory Road Safari Zone (Savannah, defaultMorningDay, and with 5 Peak points) Trade Bonsly with Brock in Diglett's CaveMoSa Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Volcano Path

Generation V Black Trade White White Forest* Black 2 White 2 Trade with Curtis or Yancy in Nimbasa City Dream World Rugged Mountain

Generation VI X Y Glittering Cave Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone (Zone 3, tall grass)

Generation VII Sun Moon Blush Mountain (Island Scan)Su Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Blush Mountain (Island Scan)Su Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Rock Tunnel, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave

Generation VIII Sword Shield Route 8, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Potbottom Desert Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Route 227, Stark Mountain Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern*, Typhlo Cavern Legends: Arceus Crimson Mirelands: Shrouded Ruins, Diamond Heath (additional ), Bolderoll Slope, massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands: Celestica Trail, Sacred Plaza, massive mass outbreaks

Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Savanna Biome Tera Raid Battles (3★)

In side games

Generation I Pinball Red and Blue Field: Safari Zone

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Pinball: R&S Safari Zone (Ruby Field) Trozei! Phobos Walker, Endless Level 39, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Frosty Grotto (1F-4F), Buried Relic (61F-73F), Wish Cave (58F-61F), Southern Cavern (31F-39F), Joyous Tower (58F-61F)

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Northern Desert (8F-15F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) MD Sky Northern Desert (8F-15F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) Ranger: SoA Volcano Cave Rumble Rocky Cave (Both Modes C, Advanced Mode A)

Generation V Rumble Blast Desert: Sunny Seashore Conquest Terrera, Cragspur Rumble U Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 2 Rumble World Diamond Crater: Rock Chasm (All Areas)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Celebi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Lugia Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Arceus Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Frosty Forest (10F-13F), Buried Relic (50F-51F, 63F-68F), Wish Cave (58F-61F), Southern Cavern (20F-30F), Joyous Tower (58F-61F), Purity Forest (58F-61F) Fainted Pokémon: Thunderwave Cave

Cross-Generation Shuffle Violeta Palace: Stage 377

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Berry (100%)
Yellow
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Passho Berry (In-game trade, 100%)
Black 2	White 2	Rare Candy (In-game trade, 100%)
Legends: Arceus		Normal Black Tumblestone (35%) Ball of Mud (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy S (100%) Seed of Mastery (10%) Grit items by level

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 (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) 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 IX, this Pokémon is:

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× Fairy 1× None

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× Fairy 1× None

Immune 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× Fairy 1× None

Resistant 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× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target and its Ability is not Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Rhyhorn is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 1010 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 1515 Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25 2020 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2525 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 3030 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10 3535 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 09595% 10 4040 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 4545 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 5050 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5 5555 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10 6060 Horn Drill Normal Physical 0000— 03030% 5

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

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM010 TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM053 TM053 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM076 TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM106 TM106 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM186 TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TM191 TM191 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM210 TM210 Supercell Slam Electric Physical 100100 095}}95% 15 TM215 TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10 * Guard Split Psychic Status — —% 10 Metal Burst Steel Physical — 100% 10 Rock Polish Rock Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rhyhorn 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

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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Explore the last floor of a dungeon Connected to: Sentret, Wingull Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I'm clumsy, so I may become a burden. If that happens, I'm sorry. Low HP (< 50%) Argh... *pant pant*
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ground Poké Assist: Ground Field move: (Tackle ×2) Browser entry R-149 It opens up fissures in the ground to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 72 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 50
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Bulldoze Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Lightningrod Ability 2: Bodyguard Ability 3: Jagged Edge Defense: ★★ Speed: ★ Evolves into Rhydon when its Attack is 108 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Masatoyo and Shizuka
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #534 Brute Force Increases damage for attacks that are not very effective.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 140 Base Defense: 127 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 25 Fast Attacks: Mud-Slap, Rock Smash Charged Attacks: Bulldoze, Horn Attack, Stomp, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Rhyhorn evolves into Rhydon starting at level 42, which evolves into Rhyperior when traded while holding a Protector. Rhydon cannot evolve into Rhyperior in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Rhyperior is not present in those games. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Rhydon evolves into Rhyperior when exposed to a Protector.

Unevolved Rhyhorn  Ground  Rock

Level 42 →

First Evolution Rhydon  Ground  Rock

+ Trade holding Protector →

Second Evolution Rhyperior  Ground  Rock

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus

Cross-Generation HOME

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

In the anime

Main series

Rhyhorn in the anime

Major appearances

In Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden, a Hiker used a Rhyhorn in a battle against Ash's Bulbasaur, which it lost.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Corey's Rhyhorn was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. By Mewtwo Returns, the Rhyhorn clone had bred a baby Rhyhorn with the clone of Fergus's Nidoqueen.

In In the Pink, a pink Rhyhorn was the first Pokémon that Ash and his friends saw at Pinkan Island. Although it was initially unaware of the trio, Ash rushed up to it and antagonized it. It then cornered the gang at the edge of a cliff and attempted to charge at them, but the group was saved by Togepi using Teleport via Metronome, causing Rhyhorn to charge over the cliff. It was then rescued by Ash and his friends with the help of the resident Officer Jenny.

In Odd Pokémon Out!, multiple Rhyhorn living on Camomile Island charged at Ash's Donphan, believing it was threatening their children when in fact it was only trying to play with them.

Grace's Rhyhorn first appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, having been a pet since retiring from Rhyhorn Racing. In the episode, Serena tried Rhyhorn training before she left home. Rhyhorn has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: XY.

In Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!, multiple Rhyhorn were entered in a Rhyhorn race, including Ian's. The Rhyhorn were targeted by Team Rocket but ultimately rescued by Ash and his friends.

In Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and Diancie borrowed a Rhyhorn from the Orsay City Rhyhorn racing track in order to escape from Merilyn and Riot. After the group got to safety, Serena thanked Rhyhorn for its help and it went back to the racing track.

In A Race for Home!, Serena hijacked a Rhyhorn to chase Team Rocket when they stole a supply of cheese.

In Master Class Choices!, multiple Rhyhorn were used as part of the Theme Performance of the Fleurrh City Pokémon Showcase. The Performers had to attract the most Rhyhorn in a certain period of time. Serena found that most of the Rhyhorn were attracted to her, allowing her to advance to the next performance.

Minor appearances

Rhyhorn debuted in The Flame Pokémon-athon!, where many of them were at the Laramie Ranch. One was later seen among the Pokémon participating in the Big P Pokémon Race. Rhyhorn jumped onto a stone with its Trainer, but they sank due to Rhyhorn's weight and were eliminated from the race.

In the banned episode EP035, Ash attempted to catch a Rhyhorn in the Safari Zone, but it got away. A flashback featured another Rhyhorn.

In A Chansey Operation, an injured Rhyhorn was brought to the clinic.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Rhyhorn were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory. They reappeared in A Tent Situation and The Rivalry Revival.

In The Power of One, a Rhyhorn sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In Tricks of the Trade, a Rhyhorn was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.

A Rhyhorn appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest and Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

In Johto Photo Finish, Jon Dickson's Rhyhorn defeated Harrison's Houndoom, thus clinching Jon's place in the Silver Conference finals.

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, a Rhyhorn was living in an underground paradise.

In Numero Uno Articuno, a Rhyhorn was living at the Battle Factory.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Rhyhorn were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past.

A Coordinator's Rhyhorn appeared in Harley Rides Again.

A Coordinator's Rhyhorn appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2), J's client's henchmen used a Rhyhorn to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana.

A Rhyhorn appeared in Camping It Up!.

In Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part 1), several Rhyhorn were captured by the Pokémon Pinchers.

A Rhyhorn appeared in the opening sequence of Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

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

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in a flashback in A Showcase Debut!.

In I Choose You!, a Rhyhorn fell under the control of Marshadow.

Three Rhyhorn appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

Two Rhyhorn appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP035 Rhyhorn Ash's Pokédex Rhyhorn, the Spikes Pokémon. It's covered in a tough armor, giving its Tackle attack an extraordinarily destructive power.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP088 Rhyhorn Ash's Pokédex Rhyhorn, the Spiked Pokémon. Rhyhorn is known for its physical power and its considerable offensive and defensive battle skills.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY007 Rhyhorn Ash's Pokédex Rhyhorn, the Spikes Pokémon. Rhyhorn recklessly charges straight ahead, trampling over anything that gets in its way.

Pokémon Origins

Rhyhorn in Pokémon Origins

In File 3: Giovanni, Giovanni used a Rhyhorn during his Gym battle against Red. It took out most of his team and tied against his Hitmonlee.

POKÉTOON

A Trainer's Rhyhorn appeared in Blossom's Dream where it helped protect a village from a Nidoking and Nidoqueen.

In the manga

Rhyhorn in Pokémon Adventures

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Drake's Rhyhorn was only seen in a flashback. It is currently unknown whether or not he still has it.

Movie adaptations

A Rhyhorn appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter. It was only seen in a Pokémon hunter's camp.

Pocket Monsters HGSS

A Rhyhorn appeared in PMHGSS04.

A Rhyhorn appeared in PMHGSS11.

Pokémon Adventures

Rhyhorn debuts in Raging Rhydon, under the ownership of Koga. After getting defeated by Red's Pikachu, Pika, it was forced to evolve with a mysterious injection, and knocks out Misty with its increased power.

In Long Live the Nidoqueen!?, a Rhyhorn is seen in possession of Giovanni. It is one of his main fighters, who knocked out Red's Aerodactyl, Aero, with a simple Tail Whip. He also later uses him in the battle with Lance to generate a sandstorm by crushing rocks.

A Rhyhorn appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

In Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise, Rhyhorn was one of the rental Pokémon used by Emerald in his Battle Factory challenge.

The Battle Factory rented a Rhyhorn, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

The Battle Factory rented a Rhyhorn, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Lemme at 'Em, Lapras!.

A Rhyhorn belonging to Y debuted in An X-cuse to Come Out and Play. He was originally owned by Grace. He often carries X around while he sits inside a tent attached to his back. Much later, Y decides to officially keep Rhyhorn on her team and nicknames him Rhyrhy.

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in Shooting Frogadier.

A Rhyhorn appeared in Gathering Klefki, under the ownership of a Rhyhorn racer.

Pokémon Zensho

Shigeru has a Rhyhorn, which he caught in the Safari Zone.

In the TCG

Main article: Rhyhorn (TCG)

Trivia

• Prior to Generation VI, Rhyhorn and Charizard had an identical cry.
• In several games from Generation I onwards, the Pokédex states that Rhyhorn has powerful tackles. However, Rhyhorn was unable to learn Tackle until Generation VIII.
  • This was first said in Rhyhorn's Pokédex entry from Japanese Pokémon Red and Green, although this entry was left untranslated until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed. Rhyhorn's Japanese Pokédex entries correctly use Tackle's Japanese name 「たいあたり」, or its equivalent 「体当た」 in kanji mode.
• In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Rhyhorn and Rhydon cannot learn Thunderbolt, even though they were able to in all other games in which Thunderbolt could be learned outside of leveling up.

Origin

Rhyhorn's design appears to be inspired by an Indian rhinoceros, which has similar plated armor; and an Uintatherium, from whom it may have taken its flat head and horn. Its design also has elements of ceratopsids.

Name origin

Rhyhorn may be a combination of rhinoceros, rhyolite (a type of rock, referring to its Rock type), and horn.

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

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese サイホーン Sihorn From 犀 sai and horn French Rhinocorne From rhinocéros and corne Spanish Rhyhorn Same as English name German Rihorn Similar to English name Italian Rhyhorn Same as English name Korean 뿔카노 Ppulkano From 코뿔소 koppulso, 뿔 ppul, and possibly cannon Mandarin Chinese 獨角犀牛 / 独角犀牛 Dújiǎoxīniú* 鐵甲犀牛 / 铁甲犀牛 Tiějiǎxīniú* From 獨角 / 独角 dújiǎo and 犀牛 xīniú From 鐵甲 / 铁甲 tiějiǎ and 犀牛 xīniú Cantonese Chinese 獨角犀牛 Duhkgoksāingàuh* 鐵甲犀牛 Titgaapsāingàuh* From 獨角 duhkgok and 犀 sāingàuh From 鐵甲 titgaap and 犀牛 xīsāingàuhniú

More languages Hebrew ראיהורן Riihorn Transcription of English name Hindi राइहॉर्न Rhyhorn Transcription of English name Russian Райхорн Raykhorn Transcription of English name Thai ไซฮอร์น Saihon Transcription of Japanese name

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