Rhydon (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Rhydon (disambiguation).

Rhydon Drill Pokémon サイドン Sidon #0112 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 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Field Hatch time 5140 - 5396 steps
Height 6'03" 1.9 m Rhydon 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 264.6 lbs. 120.0 kg Rhydon 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 204 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 170 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Rhydon 0 HP 2 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 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

Rhydon (Japanese: サイドン Sidon) is a dual-type Ground/Rock Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Rhyhorn starting at level 42 and evolves into Rhyperior when traded while holding a Protector. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it evolves into Rhyperior when exposed to a Protector instead.

Biology

Rhydon using Surf

Rhydon is a large, gray, bipedal Pokémon with features similar to both dinosaurs and rhinoceroses. It has narrow, red eyes and two fangs in its upper jaw. On the tip of Rhydon's snout is a cream-colored horn, which is smaller on a female than a male. There are several other spikes and projections on its head: on top is a spike that curves forward, two triangular points resembling ears on the sides, a wide, wavy crest under each ear, and spiky ridges on each cheek. It has a cream-colored abdomen divided into strips by thin divots. A rocky plate on its chest slightly overlaps its abdomen. There is a row of spikes down its back and they have a long tail with thin, black stripes.

Rhydon is a physically powerful Pokémon. It is recorded as being able to topple buildings with a sweeping blow of its tail, and its horn is able to bore through solid rock and shatter diamonds. Its armor-like hide protects it from heat and physical blows. It is stated to be capable of passing unscathed through streams of magma and withstanding a direct blow from a cannonball without being harmed. However, because of this tough hide, it is insensitive. Despite its well-developed brain, it can be forgetful. Rhydon lives in rough terrain.

In the anime

Main series

Rhydon in the anime

Major appearances

In Riddle Me This, Blaine used a Rhydon during his Gym battle against Ash. It briefly battled Charizard, who then refused to battle. While normally tough against Electric attacks, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu struck Rhydon's horn, which acted like a lightning rod. It reappeared in a flashback in Volcanic Panic.

In The Battle of the Badge, Giovanni loaned his Rhydon to Jessie, James, and Meowth while putting them in charge of the Viridian Gym. It was subsequently used in their battle against Ash, where it was defeated by Pidgeotto and then Pikachu.

In Bound For Trouble, a giant Rhydon was living on Fairchild Island. Its size was due to the excessive amount of available food on the island.

In Right On, Rhydon!, a Rhydon unique for its strength and its ability to know Surf was sought by Pietra, but she needed a surfing Pokémon to accomplish this task. Pietra eventually caught Rhydon after rescuing it from Team Rocket.

In Tag! We're It...!, a Scientist used a Rhydon during the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Pikachu and Chimchar battled it and a Magmar belonging to an Ace Trainer. Rhydon had Lightning Rod, which left Pikachu's Electric attacks useless, but Pikachu was able to defeat Rhydon with Iron Tail.

In Bibarel Gnaws Best!, the head engineer used a Rhydon to drill out rocks for a bridge under construction, but it was attacked by a Bibarel. When Bibarel was cornered, Ash's Pikachu used Iron Tail to defeat Rhydon.

In Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!, a Team Rocket Grunt used a Rhydon and a Golem to capture Meloetta, but they were stopped by Ridley and his Golurk. Though the full battle wasn't shown onscreen, Rhydon was apparently defeated by Golurk.

In A Crackling Raid Battle!, Jessie pulled a Rhydon from the Rocket Prize Master and used it in a Raid Battle against Zapdos.

Minor appearances

In Island of the Giant Pokémon, a mechanical Rhydon was a part of Pokémon Land.

Rhydon debuted in the banned episode EP035, where one was in the Safari Zone.

Rhydon made its English dub debut in Showdown at Dark City as one of the Kaz Gym's Pokémon.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, a Rhydon was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In Friends to the End, Assunta used a Rhydon to battle Ritchie's Zippo.

In In the Pink, multiple pink Rhydon appeared were living at Pinkan Island.

In Shell Shock!, an expedition crew led by Nurse Joy looking for Kabuto Fossils used two Rhydon.

In Misty Meets Her Match, a Rhydon was exercising at the Trovita Gym.

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

A Rhydon appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In The Rivalry Revival, multiple Rhydon were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In Ring Masters, a Rhydon competed in Rikishii Town Sumo Conference.

A Rhydon appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

A Rhydon appeared in Extreme Pokémon!, under the ownership of a participant in the Extreme Pokémon Race.

A Rhydon appeared in a flashback in Pop Goes The Sneasel.

In Johto Photo Finish, Jon Dickson's Rapidash defeated a Trainer's Rhydon to win the Silver Conference.

In Celebi and Joy!, a demolition crew used a Rhydon for a construction project.

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, a Rhydon lived in an underground paradise.

A Coordinator's Rhydon appeared in Mean With Envy.

A Trainer's Rhydon appeared in A Judgment Brawl and Choose It or Lose It!.

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

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

In Harley Rides Again, a Coordinator's Rhydon competed in the Wisteria Town Pokémon Contest.

A Trainer's Rhydon appeared in The Ole' Berate and Switch!.

In Arrival of a Rival!, a Coordinator's Rhydon competed in the Jubilife City Contest.

In The Rise of Darkrai, a Rhydon was hit by Darkrai's Dark Void.

In Glory Blaze!, a Trainer's Rhydon competed in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition.

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

A Rhydon attacked Dawn and Chloe in Nightfall? Nightmares!.

A Trainer's Rhydon appeared in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.

A Rhydon appeared in JN136.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP058 Rhydon Ash's Pokédex Rhydon, the evolved form of Rhyhorn. It is known as the Drill Pokémon. Its large horn gives it formidable attack power.

Pokémon Origins

Rhydon in Pokémon Origins

In File 3: Giovanni, Giovanni used a Rhydon to battle against Red's Charizard and lost.

In File 4: Charizard, Blue's Rhydon battled Red's Lapras and lost.

Pokémon Generations

Rhydon in Pokémon Generations

In The Challenger, Blue used a Rhydon during his Indigo League battle against Agatha, where it went up against her Arbok and Gengar. It managed to defeat Arbok, but it is unclear if it won against Gengar as well, for the outcome of that battle was never shown onscreen. Whatever the case, Blue eventually managed to defeat Agatha, allowing him to progress to Lance's room.

Two soldiers' Rhydon appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. They were seen petrified after the ultimate weapon was used by AZ to end the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Rhydon in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Letter, a Rhydon was with Bea.

In Training, a Rhydon was in the Wild Area.

GOTCHA!

A Rhydon briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Blue.

In the manga

Ash & Pikachu

Similar to her anime counterpart, Pietra recently caught a Rhydon. It appeared in The Grand Rhydon Plan.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Gary has a Rhydon, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke in Ash vs. Gary.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Blue's Rhydon

Rhydon in Pokémon Adventures

Rhydon debuted in Raging Rhydon under the ownership of Koga. It was forced to evolve by its Trainer with a mysterious injection, being the first evolution shown in the manga due to Red's Poliwhirl and Blue's Charmander evolving off-panel at the time.

Later in Tauros the Tyrant, a Team Rocket Grunt used a Rhydon in an attempt to catch Green.

In A Tale of Ninetales, a wild Rhydon attacked two of Blue's fan girls.

A Rhydon appeared in Long Live the Nidoqueen!?, under the ownership of Giovanni. He used its Fissure to trap Red.

In How Do You Do, Sudowoodo?, Gold encounters a wild Rhydon during his race with Whitney. It was hunting down a Sudowoodo, and kidnapped Whitney when she interfered with her Miltank, breaking her arm in the process. Gold tells Sudowoodo to stand up for itself and, with assistance from his billiard cue, helps Sudowoodo defeat the Rhydon with a strong punch to the gut.

In Rock, Paper...Scizor, Blue catches a Rhydon outside the Viridian Gym. He uses him to defeat Chuck in Heckled by Hitmontop, as well as Orm in Don't Doubt Deoxys. Near the end of the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue remarks on a footnote Giovanni included in his handbook: Rhydon possibly possessed a stronger form. This is a reference to Rhydon's new evolved form, Rhyperior, an evolution that succeeded in occurring thanks to Silver's knowledge of Pokémon trading, resulting in the same Rhydon, as Rhyperior, being on hand with him until being returned to Blue later on.

A Rhydon appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of an Ace Trainer.

A Trainer's Rhydon appeared in Clobbering Claydol.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Rhydon appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.

A Trainer's Rhydon appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Giovanni has a Rhydon, which he used in his Gym battle against Red in Get The Last Badge!!.

A Rhydon appeared in The Ancient Pokémon Discovery!.

Pokémon Zensho

Giovanni's Rhydon was Satoshi's opponent for his final Gym battle in PZ09. It went up against his Charizard and was defeated.

In the TCG

Main article: Rhydon (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Rhydon leads an unnamed rescue team which gathers at Pokémon Square just before the player and partner are able to access Magma Cavern.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #112 Red Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees. Blue Yellow Walks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava. Stadium Protected by an armor-like hide, it can survive in lava over 3,600 degrees. Its horn can bore holes through boulders.

Generation II Johto #207 Gold Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive. Silver Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma. Crystal By lightly spinning its drill-like horn, it can easily shatter even a diamond in the rough. Stadium 2 Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.

Generation III Hoenn #170 Kanto #112 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.

Generation IV Sinnoh Pt: #187 Johto #212 Diamond Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. Pearl 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 Unova #— Black Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however. White Black 2 Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #051 Hoenn #177 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.

Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #112 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Let's Go Pikachu Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #265 Galar Isle of Armor #184 Sinnoh #— Hisui #121 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. Brilliant Diamond Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. Shining Pearl 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.

Generation IX Paldea #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) Cerulean Cave Yellow Cerulean Cave Trade Golduck at the Pokémon Lab on Cinnabar Island

Generation II Gold Silver Trade Dragonair♀ in Blackthorn City Crystal Victory RoadMorningDay

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Evolve Rhyhorn Emerald Evolve Rhyhorn FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Rhyhorn Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 227 and 228, Stark Mountain Platinum Routes 227 and 228, Victory Road, Stark Mountain HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain

Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Rhyhorn Black 2 White 2 Evolve Rhyhorn

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Rock) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Rhyhorn

Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Rhyhorn Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Rhyhorn Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Victory Road, Cerulean Cave

Generation VIII Sword Shield Route 10, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage Bridge Field, Giant's Seat, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Wanderer) Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) Potbottom Desert (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Routes 227 and 228, Stark Mountain Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex) Legends: Arceus Celestica Trail, Sacred Plaza Massive mass outbreaks - Crimson Mirelands, Coronet Highlands

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Pinball Evolve Rhyhorn

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

Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Rhyhorn Trozei! Endless Level 15, Forever Level 64, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Rhyhorn Ranger Jungle Relic

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-10F) MD Sky Sky Stairway (1F-10F) Ranger: SoA Volcano Cave, Haruba Desert, Altru Tower Rumble Rocky Cave (Normal Mode B & S, Advanced Mode C & 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 Shuffle Violeta Palace: Stage 381 Rumble World Diamond Crater: Rock Chasm (All Areas, Entrance Boss)

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

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 105		165 - 212	320 - 414
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Atk: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 485	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 45.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/18 ★★☆

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

Rhydon is available in Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 011 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 Evo.Evo. Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 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 4747 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 5454 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5 6161 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10 6868 Horn Drill Normal Physical 0000— 03030% 5

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

Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  1 10 Tackle Normal Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 30 6 15 Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 75 45 100% 100% 20 11 20 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 18 28 Stealth Rock Rock Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 25 35 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90 60 90% 100% 10 34 45 High Horsepower Ground Physical 85 105 65 95% 100% 10 43 54 Double-Edge Normal Physical 100 120 80 100% 100% 5 52 64 Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 150 100 90% 95% 5

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By TM/TR

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM02 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM04 TM04 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM53 TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM54 TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM64 TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM67 TM67 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM68 TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM96 TM96 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM98 TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM99 TM99 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR24 TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR28 TR28 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 085}}85% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR32 TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR57 TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TR62 TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR79 TR79 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR87 TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10 TR88 TR88 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR94 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TR99 TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10

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BDSP

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM34 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM59 TM59 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM72 TM72 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM95 TM95 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20

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

By breeding

SwSh

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

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 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rhydon in Generation VIII 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 Rhydon in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhydon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhydon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

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

Parent   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 Guard Split Psychic Status — —% 10 Ice Fang Ice Physical 65 95% 15 Metal Burst Steel Physical — 100% 10 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rhydon in Generation VIII 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 Rhydon in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhydon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhydon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

SwShBDSP

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Meteor Beam Rock Special 120 90% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhydon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhydon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP  Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St.  LA Aqua Tail Water Physical 85 105 65 90% 100% 10 LA Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 75 45 100% 100% 20 LA Earth Power Ground Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 80 50 95% 100% 15 LA Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10 LA Flamethrower Fire Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 150 100 90% 95% 5 LA High Horsepower Ground Physical 85 105 65 95% 100% 10 LA Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 150 100 90% 95% 5 LA Ice Beam Ice Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Ice Fang Ice Physical 65 80 50 95% 100% 15 LA Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10 LA Icy Wind Ice Special 60 75 45 95% 100% 20 LA Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 120 80 75% 90% 5 LA Megahorn Bug Physical 100 120 80 85% 95% 5 LA Outrage Dragon Physical 90 120 60 85% 95% 10 LA Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100 60 100% 100% 10 LA Rest Psychic Status — — — —% —% 10 LA Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90 60 90% 100% 10 LA Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 LA Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 85 55 100% 100% 15 LA Stealth Rock Rock Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20 LA Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 120 80 80% 90% 5 LA Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 80 50 95% 100% 15 LA Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhydon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhydon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhydon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhydon Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

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

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100}}100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Block Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Chip Away × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Crush Claw Normal Physical 07575 095}}95% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 050}}50% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Fissure Ground Physical 0000— 030}}30% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Leer Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Magnitude × Ground Physical 0000— 100}}100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Pursuit × Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Climb × Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 090}}90% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rototiller × Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Submission Fighting Physical 08080 080}}80% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Water Gun Water Special 04040 100}}100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 050}}50% 5

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhydon Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Rhydon × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP There's nothing I can't punch my horn through! 26%-50% HP This is tough going. Already, my HP's gone to half. 1%-25% HP I'm about done... I have no energy left... Level up Yes! I finally leveled! My horn's hardness went up, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group: Ground Poké Assist: Ground Field move: (Crush ×3) Loops: 8 Min. exp.: 45 Max. exp.: 65 Browser entry R-063 Rhydon hurls big boulders that can shatter Rock Walls.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ground Poké Assist: Ground Field move: (Tackle ×3) Browser entry R-150 It throws around its body in a rampage. It rams to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 60 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move: Drill Run Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Lightningrod Ability 2: Bodyguard Ability 3: Jagged Edge Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★ Evolves from Rhyhorn when its Attack is 108 or higher Evolves into Rhyperior after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment, while its own Warrior is equipped with a Protector Range: 2 Perfect Links: Masatoyo and Shizuka
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #535 Power of 4 Increases damage when you make a match of four.
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 233 Base Attack: 222 Base Defense: 171 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 + 1 Fast Attacks: Mud-Slap, Rock Smash Charged Attacks: Surf*, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Megahorn†

Evolution

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 HOME

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

Trivia

Early sketches of Rhydon

• According to interviews with Ken Sugimori, Rhydon was one of the first Pokémon ever created; this is evidenced by early sketches of the Capsule Monsters game concept featuring Rhydon, Lapras, and others. Moreover, Rhydon's index number is 001 in Generation I.
  • Since Rhydon's index number is 001 in Generation I, a glitch Pokémon with an index number of 000 or that is greater than 152 will revert to Rhydon when its Pokédex entry is viewed.
• Ash's Pikachu fought Blaine's Rhydon in the anime and defeated it by aiming an electric attack at its horn, despite it being a Ground-type immune to Electric attacks. This particular scene spawned a popular, albeit misquoted, internet meme where "aim for the horn!" is commonly attributed to this episode. Rhydon's horn serving as a lightning rod for electric attacks would also become an ability in Generation III.
• Rhydon and its evolved form share their category name with Nidoqueen and Nidoking. They are all known as the Drill Pokémon. Additionally, all four are partly Ground-types.
• 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

Rhydon was created with a Kaiju motif. Its design appears to draw inspiration from a rhinoceros and some aspects of various dinosaurs, such as ceratopsids.

Name origin

Rhydon may be a combination of rhinoceros and don (Spanish for lord) or -don (common suffix in dinosaur names derived from the Ancient Greek word for tooth).

Sidon may be a combination of 犀 sai (rhinoceros) and don.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese サイドン Sidon From 犀 sai and don French Rhinoféros From rhinocéros and féroce Spanish Rhydon Same as English name German Rizeros From Rhinozeros Italian Rhydon Same as English name Korean 코뿌리 Koppuri From 코뿔소 koppulso Mandarin Chinese 鑽角犀獸 / 钻角犀兽 Zuànjiǎoxīshòu* 鐵甲暴龍 / 铁甲暴龙 Tiějiǎbàolóng* From 鑽 / 钻 zuàn, 角 jiǎo, 犀 xī, and 獸 / 兽 shòu From 鐵甲 / 铁甲 tiějiǎ and 暴龍 / 暴龙 bàolóng Cantonese Chinese 鑽角犀獸 Jyungoksāisau* 鐵甲暴龍 Titgaapbouhlùhng* From 鑽 jyun, 角 gok, 犀 sāi, and 獸 sau From 鐵甲 titgaap and 暴龍 bouhlùhng

More languages Hebrew ריידון Rhydon Transcription of English name Hindi रएडॉन Rhydon Transcription of English name Russian Райдон Raydon Transcription of English name Thai ไซดอน Saidon Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Blue/Silver's Rhydon

External links

← #0111: Rhyhorn

Pokémon

#0113: Chansey →

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