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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
===Physiology=== | ===Physiology=== | ||
Rhyhorn is a small rhinoceros-like creature with a body of gray, rocky plates | 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a quadruped body|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==== | ====Gender differences==== | ||
A female has a shorter horn. | A female has a shorter horn. | ||
===Special abilities=== | ===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 {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Ground}} attacks. | 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 {{t|Rock}} and {{t|Ground}} attacks. They can learn [[special move|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 {{m|Megahorn}}. | ||
===Behavior=== | ===Behavior=== | ||
One | 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=== | ===Habitat=== | ||
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|sapphiredex=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. | |sapphiredex=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. | ||
|emeralddex=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. | |emeralddex=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. | ||
|firereddex=Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging | |firereddex=Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging tackles. | ||
|leafgreendex=Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying. | |leafgreendex=Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying. | ||
|dpdex=Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart. | |dpdex=Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Since they are included in the Sinnoh Pokédex in {{game|Platinum}}, Rhyhorn and {{p|Rhydon}} have appeared in every Japan-centric Regional Pokédex. | |||
* Since they are included in the Sinnoh Pokédex in Platinum, Rhyhorn and Rhydon have appeared in every Japan-centric Regional Pokédex | |||
*In the games, Rhyhorn has the exact same [[cry]] as {{p|Charizard}}. | *In the games, Rhyhorn has the exact same [[cry]] as {{p|Charizard}}. | ||
* Rhyhorn's evolution line are the only Pokémon with the {{2t|Rock|Ground}} combination to have Ground as its primary type. | * Rhyhorn's evolution line are the only Pokémon with the {{2t|Rock|Ground}} combination to have Ground as its primary type. |
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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.
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
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Rhyhorn debuts in the Red, Green & Blue arc 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
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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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 | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 80
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140 - 187 | 270 - 364 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
30
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31 - 90 | 58 - 174 | |
30
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31 - 90 | 58 - 174 | |
25
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27 - 84 | 49 - 163 | |
Total: 345
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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
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TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||
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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 | |||||
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By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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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 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Dream World-only moves
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Event | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Dream World | Counter | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | ||||
Dream World | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | ||||
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Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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Evolution
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Trade holding Protector → |
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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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 | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
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
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External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
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