Rhydon (#0112) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP105165–212320–414

Atk130121–200238–394

Def120112–189220–372

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe4040–10176–196

Total485Higher than 62% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass4×Water4×Fighting2×Ground2×Ice2×Steel2×

Resists

Poison¼×Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

BugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Lightning Rod: Electric becomes 0×

Abilities

Lightning Rod
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Rock Head
Protects against recoil damage.
RecklessHidden ability
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Competitive

SV SinglesPUSV DoublesNFENational DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoHammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

1BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

1Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Tail WhipLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

15Horn AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys65100%25

20Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

25StompHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys65100%20

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

35Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

40Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

47EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

54Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

61MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

68Horn DrillCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 73

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

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

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM106Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

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

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

EggGuard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10

EggMetal BurstStrikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.SteelPhys—100%10

EggRock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: Drill Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: 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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 170
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

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

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

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