Rhydon: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP105180–212320–414

Atk130135–200238–394

Def120126–189220–372

SpA4558–10685–207

SpD4558–10685–207

Spe4054–10176–196

Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

GroundRockshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

GrassWater

2×

FightingGroundIceSteel

Resists

½×

FireFlyingNormalRock

¼×

Poison

Immune to

0×

Electric

Takes normal damage from 6 types

BugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With : Electric becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 40); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Rhydon outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon draws Electric moves to itself to raise Sp. Atk by 1; Electric immunity.
Everything about Lightning Rod →
Other Pokémon with Lightning Rod 17
Pikachu Raichu Cubone Marowak Rhyhorn Goldeen Seaking Pichu Mega Sceptile Electrike Manectric Plusle Rhyperior Blitzle Zebstrika Togedemaru Pincurchin
This Pokémon does not take recoil damage besides Struggle/Life Orb/crash damage.
Everything about Rock Head →
Other Pokémon with Rock Head 21
Hisuian Growlithe Hisuian Arcanine Geodude Graveler Golem Onix Cubone Marowak Rhyhorn Aerodactyl Sudowoodo Steelix Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Bagon Shelgon Bonsly Blue-Striped Basculin Tyrantrum
This Pokémon's attacks with recoil or crash damage have 1.2× power; not Struggle.
Everything about Reckless →
Other Pokémon with Reckless 12
Hitmonlee Rhyhorn Starly Staravia Staraptor Rhyperior Emboar Basculin Mienfoo Mienshao Bouffalant Obstagoon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesPUSV DoublesNFENational DexNFE

Evolution

#0111RhyhornGroundRock
1. Level 42
  #0112RhydonGroundRock
  1. Trade holding Protector
    #0464RhyperiorGroundRock

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoHammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10

1Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

1Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

15Horn AttackNo additional effect.NormalPhys65100%25

20Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

25Stomp30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

30Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

35Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10

40Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

47EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

54Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

61MegahornNo additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

68Horn DrillOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.NormalPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 73

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TM106Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio.GroundPhys8095%10

TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10

TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15

TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10

TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

TM210Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM220Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpec12090%10

TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggCounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

EggDragon Rush20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

EggGuard SplitAverages Defense and Sp. Def stats with target.PsychicStatus——10

EggMetal BurstIf hit by an attack, returns 1.5× damage.SteelPhys—100%10

EggRock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.RockStatus——20

Biology

Unlike Rhyhorn, Rhydon is bipedal. Protected by an armor-like hide, it can survive in lava over 3,600 °F (1,980 °C) and take direct hits from cannonballs. By rapidly rotating its drill-like horn, it can punch holes through boulders and diamonds, while one sweep of its tail can topple a building. Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs.

Design & origin

Rhydon was the first Pokémon created by Game Freak.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Drill Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Gray

: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#112Original Johto#207Original Hoenn#170Extended Sinnoh#187Updated Johto#212Coastal Kalos#051New Hoenn#177Let’s Go Kanto#112Galar#265Isle of Armor#184Hisui#121Blueberry#006

Rapidly rotates its horn to bore through bedrock. It swaggers around volcanic regions, protected from the lava's heat by its tough, armorlike hide.
Legends: Arceus
Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.
Diamond · Pearl
Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
LeafGreen · X · Shield
It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
FireRed · Y · Sword
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
By lightly spinning its drill- like horn, it can easily shatter even a diamond in the rough.
Crystal
Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.
Silver · SoulSilver
Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
Gold · HeartGold
Walks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.
Yellow
Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Rhydon
Japanese: サイドン
Japanese (romaji): Sidon
Korean: 코뿌리
Chinese (Traditional): 鑽角犀獸
Chinese (Simplified): 钻角犀兽
French: Rhinoféros
German: Rizeros
Spanish: Rhydon
Italian: Rhydon

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 2 Atk
: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 170
: Slow

Breeding

: MonsterField
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Rhyhorn: Level 42.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Green 2 areas

Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55

Red 2 areas

Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Potbottom DesertSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Shield 9 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Motostoke RiverbankSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–49
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword 9 areas

Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Motostoke RiverbankSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Let’s Go, Eevee! 6 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Victory Road 1 (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Victory Road 1 (2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Victory Road 1 (3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 6 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Victory Road 1 (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Victory Road 1 (2F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46
Victory Road 1 (3F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 41–46

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle Dome 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 46

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone SavannahWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44

Platinum 6 areas

Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–52
Stark Mountain entranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Stark Mountain main cavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–43

Pearl 3 areas

Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–53
Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55

Diamond 3 areas

Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–53
Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55

Crystal 3 areas

Victory Road 1 (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Victory Road 1 (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35
Victory Road 1 (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35

Silver 1 area

Blackthorn CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 30–100

Gold 1 area

Blackthorn CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 30–100

Yellow 3 areas

Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–60
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 62
Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Trade with an NPC · Lv 15–100

Blue 2 areas

Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55

Red 2 areas

Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.