Rhydon
Rhydon is a Ground/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0112 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground Rock |
| Species | Drill Pokémon |
| Height | 1.9 m (6′03″) |
| Weight | 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Lightning Rod 2. Rock Head Reckless (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0112 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0207 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0170 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0112 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0187 (Platinum) 0212 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0051 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0177 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0112 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0265 (Sword/Shield) 0121 (Legends: Arceus) 0184 (The Isle of Armor) 0006 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 170 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field, Monster |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 105 | 320 | 414 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
| Defense | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Total | 485 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Rhydon changes
- In Generation 1, Rhydon has a base Special stat of 45.
- In Generations 1-4, Rhydon has a base experience yield of 204.
- In Generations 2-7, Rhydon has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees. |
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| Yellow | Walks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 Fahrenheit. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl |
Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. |
| 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however. |
| 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava. |
| 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 Shining Pearl |
Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. |
| 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. |
Moves learned by Rhydon
Moves learnt by level up
Rhydon does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Rhydon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Rhydon cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Rhydon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 20 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 30 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 35 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 | |
| 40 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 47 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 54 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 61 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 68 | Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Rhydon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 |
Egg moves
Rhydon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Rhydon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Rhydon sprites
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Where to find Rhydon
| Red Blue |
Cerulean Cave |
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| Yellow | Cerulean Cave, Cinnabar Island |
| Gold Silver |
Blackthorn City |
| Crystal | Victory Road |
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Evolve Rhyhorn |
| Diamond Pearl |
Route 227, 228, Stark Mountain |
| Platinum | Route 227, 228, Stark Mountain, Victory Road |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Rhyhorn |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Rhyhorn |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Rhyhorn |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Rhyhorn |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Cerulean Cave, Victory Road |
| Sword Shield |
Route 10, Dusty Bowl, Lake of Outrage |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Route 227, 228, Stark Mountain, Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Celestica Trail, Sacred Plaza, Space-Time Distortion |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Rhydon questions
- Rhyperior or Rhydon with Eviolite?
- Golem or Rhydon for bulky sweeper/ physical tank?
- Did Rhydon get any special perks for being the first Pokemon?
- Which pokemon(s) are in the same egg group as rhydon?
- How To Get Rhydon in SoulSilver?
- Why did Toxic have no effect in Stadium?
- Is rhyperior better than rhydon in hg/ss?
- Which of Tyranitar and Rhydon is better for an HG/SS playthrough?
- How did I get a Rhydon when I requested Rhyperior on the GTS?
- Why did my MissingNo. become Rhydon?
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Other languages
| English | Rhydon |
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| Japanese | サイドン (Sidon) |
| German | Rizeros |
| French | Rhinoféros |
| Italian | Rhydon |
| Spanish | Rhydon |
| Korean | 코뿌리 (koppuri) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 钻角犀兽 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鑽角犀獸 |
| English |
Drill Pokémon |
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| Japanese | ドリルポケモン |
| German | Bohrer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Perceur |
| Italian | Pokémon Trapano |
| Spanish | Pokémon Taladro |
| Korean | 드릴포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 钻锥宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鑽錐寶可夢 |
Name origin
- rhino
- large African mammal
- don
- of great size/importance; lord or master


