Rhydon

Rhydon
Information
Type	Ground /  Rock
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Lightning Rod , Rock Head Hidden Reckless
Species	Drill Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 1.9 m / 6'03" Weight 120.0 kg / 264.6 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation I
Evolution	Evolves from Rhyhorn Evolves into Rhyperior
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Shape 06 Footprint Color Gray Egg group(s) Field ,  Monster Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0112
Kanto	112 / N/A (PE)
Johto	207 / 212 (HGSS)
Hoenn	170 / 177 (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui 121
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos 051 Mountain Kalos N/A
Alola	N/A / N/A (USUM)
Galar	265 / 184 (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry 006
In other languages
Japanese	Name サイドン Saidon
Japanese	Name サイドン Saidon
English	Name Rhydon
English	Name Rhydon

Rhydon (Japanese: サイドン, Hepburn: Saidon) (RYE-don) is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

It is a gray rock-hard Pokémon that developed a long tail and learned to stand bipedally, meaning on two legs. It is a rhinoceros-like creature that can crush rocks and has a long drill that can drill through rocks.

Gender differences

A female Rhydon is similar in appearance to a male Rhydon. However, her horn is shorter than that of a male Rhydon's.

Natural abilities

This Pokémon's brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock, even diamonds. Records show it as being able to topple buildings with a sweeping blow of its tail. Its hide is so thick and protective that Rhydon can thrive in very hot places, as well as being almost impossible to hurt in battle, at the cost being unable to sense its surroundings.

Evolution

Rhydon is the evolved form of Rhyhorn at level 42. Rhydon evolves into the Generation IV Pokémon, Rhyperior, when traded while holding the Protector.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Red and Blue	Cerulean Cave	Rare
Yellow	Cerulean Cave	Rare
Gold and Silver	Evolve Rhyhorn	None
Crystal	Victory Road	Rare
Ruby and Sapphire	Evolve Rhyhorn	None
FireRed and LeafGreen	Evolve Rhyhorn	None
Emerald	Evolve Rhyhorn	None
Diamond and Pearl	Route 227, Route 228, Stark Mountain	Common
Platinum	Route 227, Route 228, Stark Mountain, Victory Road (Sinnoh)	Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver	Safari Zone	Uncommon
Black and White	Evolve Rhyhorn	None
X and Y	Evolve Rhyhorn	None

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s)	Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Rhyhorn
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 15, Forever Level 64, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Rhyhorn
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Sky Stairway (1-49F)
Pokémon Ranger	Jungle Relic
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Volcano Cave, Haruba Desert, Altru Tower
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave

Pokédex entries

• Red and Blue

  Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.

• 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.

• 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

  Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.

• 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 its 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

  Standing on its hind legs freed its forearms and made it smarter. It is very forgetful though.

• White

  Standing on its hind legs freed its forearms and made it smarter. It is very forgetful though.

• Black 2

  Standing on its hind legs freed its forearms and made it smarter. It is very forgetful though.

• White 2

  Standing on its hind legs freed its forearms and made it smarter. It is very forgetful though.

• 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!

  Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.

• 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.

• Scarlet

  The horn of a Rhydon is powerful enough to crush raw diamonds. These Pokémon polish their horns by bashing them together.

• Violet

  It evolved to walk using only its hind legs, which has allowed it to expand its habitat even onto steep mountains.

Stats

Stats
HP	105
Attack	130
Defense	120
Sp. Atk	45
Sp. Def	45
Speed	40
Total	485

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical
1	Horn Drill	—	30%	5	Normal	Physical
1	Horn Attack	65	100%	25	Normal	Physical
1	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
1	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
Evo	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical
5	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
9	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
13	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical
17	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical
21	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
25	Chip Away	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
29	Rock Blast	25	90%	10	Rock	Physical
33	Drill Run	80	95%	10	Ground	Physical
37	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
41	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical
48	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical
55	Megahorn	120	85%	10	Bug	Physical
62	Horn Drill	—	30%	5	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1XY 1ORAS	Horn Drill	—	—%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
1XY 1ORAS	Horn Attack	65	100%	25	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1XY 1ORAS	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
1XY 1ORAS	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
N/AXY 1ORAS	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
12XY 5ORAS	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
19XY 9ORAS	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
N/AXY 13ORAS	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
9XY 17ORAS	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
30XY 21ORAS	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
34XY 25ORAS	Chip Away	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
23XY 29ORAS	Rock Blast	25	90%	10	Rock	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
47XY 33ORAS	Drill Run	80	95%	10	Ground	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
41XY 37ORAS	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
56XY 41ORAS	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
42XY 42ORAS	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
62XY 48ORAS	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
77XY 55ORAS	Megahorn	120	85%	10	Bug	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
71XY 62ORAS	Horn Drill	—	—%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
1XY N/AORAS	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
1XY N/AORAS	Megahorn	120	85%	10	Bug	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Horn Attack	65	100%	25	Normal	Physical
1	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal	Status
1	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical
1	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
9	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical
12	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical
19	Scary Face	—	100%	10	Normal	Status
23	Rock Blast	25	90%	10	Rock	Physical
30	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
34	Chip Away	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
41	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical
42	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical
47	Drill Run	80	95%	10	Ground	Physical
56	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical
62	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical
71	Horn Drill	—	—%	5	Normal	Physical
77	Megahorn	120	85%	10	Bug	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
1	Horn Attack	65	100%	25	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
1	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal	Status		2 ♥
1	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
1	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
9	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
13	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
21	Scary Face	—	90%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥
25	Rock Blast	25	80%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥
33	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
37	Horn Drill	—	—%	5	Normal	Physical		0 ♥
42	Hammer Arm	100	90%	10	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥
45	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical		2 ♥
49	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥
57	Megahorn	120	85%	10	Bug	Physical		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Horn Attack	65	100%	25	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
1	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	4 ♥
1	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
10	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	4 ♥
15	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
24	Scary Face	—	90%	10	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
29	Rock Blast	25	80%	10	Rock		2 ♥	0 ♥
38	Horn Drill	—	—%	5	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
46	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal		6 ♥	0 ♥
58	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground		1 ♥	3 ♥
66	Megahorn	120	85%	10	Bug		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Horn Attack	65	100%	25	Normal
1	Tail Whip	—	100%	40	Normal
1	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal
1	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal
13	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal
19	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal
31	Scary Face	—	90%	10	Normal
37	Horn Drill	—	—%	5	Normal
54	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal
65	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Horn Attack	65	100%	25	Normal
1	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal
1	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal
1	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal
30	Stomp	65	100%	20	Normal
35	Tail Whip	—	100%	30	Normal
40	Fury Attack	15	85%	20	Normal
48	Horn Drill	—	30%	5	Normal
55	Leer	—	100%	30	Normal
64	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM05	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM13	Ice Beam	90	100%	10	Ice	Special
TM14	Blizzard	110	70%	5	Ice	Special
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM23	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status
TM38	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM59	Brutal Swing	60	100%	20	Dark	Physical
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM67	Smart Strike	70	—%	10	Steel	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM82	Dragon Tail	60	90%	10	Dragon	Physical
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM94	Surf	90	100%	15	Water	Special
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM05	Roar	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM13	Ice Beam	90	100%	10	Ice	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM14	Blizzard	110	70%	5	Ice	Special		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM23	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	90	100%	15	Fire	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	110	85%	5	Fire	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM39	Rock Tomb	60	95%	15	Rock	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM59	Incinerate	60	100%	15	Fire	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM82	Dragon Tail	60	90%	10	Dragon	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Rock SmashXY	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM98	Power-Up Punch	40	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM03	Surf	90	100%	15	Water	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock SmashORAS	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM13	Ice Beam	95	100%	10	Ice	Special
TM14	Blizzard	120	70%	5	Ice	Special
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM23	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire	Special
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80%	10	Rock	Physical
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM59	Incinerate	30	100%	15	Fire	Special
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
TM78	Bulldoze	60	100%	20	Ground	Physical
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM82	Dragon Tail	60	90%	10	Dragon	Physical
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical
HM03	Surf	95	100%	15	Water	Special
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
TM01	Focus Punch	150	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		1 ♥
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison	Status		2 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special		1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM13	Ice Beam	95	100%	10	Ice	Special		2 ♥
TM14	Blizzard	120	70%	5	Ice	Special		2 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		2 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		2 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM23	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		2 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground	Physical		2 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM28	Dig	80	100%	10	Ground	Physical		1 ♥
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		3 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM34	Shock Wave	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special		2 ♥
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock	Status		2 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire	Special		2 ♥
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical		0 ♥
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special		2 ♥
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
TM58	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM59	Dragon Pulse	90	100%	10	Dragon	Special		2 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM69	Rock Polish	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		2 ♥
TM71	Stone Edge	100	80%	5	Rock	Physical		2 ♥
TM72	Avalanche	60	100%	10	Ice	Physical		2 ♥
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	30	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM76	Stealth Rock	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		2 ♥
TM78	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		3 ♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥
TM83	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical		2 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
HM03	Surf	95	100%	15	Water	Special		2 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
HM05	Whirlpool	15	70%	15	Water	Special		0 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥
HM08	Rock Climb	90	85%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM01	Focus Punch	150	100%	20	Fighting		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM13	Ice Beam	95	100%	10	Ice		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM14	Blizzard	120	70%	5	Ice		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM23	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM28	Dig	60	100%	10	Ground		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM34	Shock Wave	60	—%	20	Electric		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM35	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM39	Rock Tomb	50	80%	10	Rock		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark		1 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
HM03	Surf	95	100%	15	Water		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash	20	100%	15	Fighting		1 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
TM01	DynamicPunch	100	50%	5	Fighting
TM02	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal
TM03	Curse	—	—%	10	???
TM04	Rollout	30	90%	20	Rock
TM05	Roar	—	100%	20	Normal
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison
TM07	Zap Cannon	100	50%	5	Electric
TM08	Rock Smash	20	100%	15	Fighting
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire
TM13	Snore	40	100%	15	Normal
TM14	Blizzard	120	70%	5	Ice
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal
TM16	Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal
TM20	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal
TM23	Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal
TM28	Dig	60	100%	10	Ground
TM31	Mud-Slap	20	100%	10	Ground
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal
TM34	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal
TM35	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal
TM37	Sandstorm	—	—%	10	Rock
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire
TM41	ThunderPunch	75	100%	15	Electric
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal
TM48	Fire Punch	75	100%	15	Fire
TM49	Fury Cutter	10	95%	20	Bug
HM03	Surf	95	100%	15	Water
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
TM01	Mega Punch	80	85%	20	Normal
TM05	Mega Kick	120	75%	5	Normal
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison
TM07	Horn Drill	—	30%	5	Normal
TM08	Body Slam	85	100%	15	Normal
TM09	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal
TM10	Double-Edge	100	100%	15	Normal
TM11	BubbleBeam	65	100%	20	Water
TM12	Water Gun	40	100%	25	Water
TM13	Ice Beam	95	100%	10	Ice
TM14	Blizzard	120	90%	5	Ice
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal
TM16	Pay Day	40	100%	20	Normal
TM17	Submission	80	80%	25	Fighting
TM18	Counter	—	100%	20	Fighting
TM19	Seismic Toss	—	100%	20	Fighting
TM20	Rage	20	100%	20	Normal
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric
TM26	Earthquake	100	100%	10	Ground
TM27	Fissure	—	30%	5	Ground
TM28	Dig	100	100%	10	Ground
TM31	Mimic	—	—%	10	Normal
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal
TM34	Bide	—	—%	10	Normal
TM38	Fire Blast	120	85%	5	Fire
TM40	Skull Bash	100	100%	15	Normal
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic
TM48	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock
TM50	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal
HM03	Surf	95	100%	15	Water
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Rhydon can learn, refer to Rhyhorn.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Aqua Tail USUM	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
Block USUM	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
Dragon Pulse USUM	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special
Drill Run USUM	80	95%	10	Ground	Physical
Earth Power USUM	90	100%	10	Ground	Special
Endeavor USUM	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Fire Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical
Focus Punch USUM	150	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
Ice Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical
Icy Wind USUM	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Iron Tail USUM	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Outrage USUM	120	100%	10	Dragon	Physical
Shock Wave USUM	60	—%	20	Electric	Special
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Spite USUM	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
Stealth Rock USUM	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM	75	100%	10	Ground	Physical
Superpower USUM	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
Thunder Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical
Uproar USUM	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS	90	90%	10	Water	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Block ORAS	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ORAS	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Drill Run ORAS	80	95%	10	Ground	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS	90	100%	10	Ground	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Endeavor ORAS	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Fire Punch ORAS	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS	150	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Outrage ORAS	120	100%	10	Dragon	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS	60	—%	20	Electric	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Spite ORAS	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS	—	—%	20	Rock	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
Superpower ORAS	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical		6 ♥	0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Uproar ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Aqua Tail	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
Block	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
Dragon Pulse	90	100%	10	Dragon	Special
Drill Run	80	95%	10	Ground	Physical
Earth Power	90	100%	10	Ground	Special
Endeavor	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical
Fire Punch	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical
Ice Punch	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical
Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Iron Tail	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Outrage	120	100%	10	Dragon	Physical
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
Stealth Rock	—	—%	20	Rock	Status
Superpower	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical
ThunderPunch	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical
Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
AncientPower	60	100%	5	Rock	Special		2 ♥
Aqua Tail	90	90%	10	Water	Physical		3 ♥
Block HGSS	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥
Earth Power	90	100%	10	Ground	Special		2 ♥
Endeavor	—	100%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
Fire Punch	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical		2 ♥
Fury Cutter	10	95%	20	Bug	Physical		2 ♥
Headbutt HGSS	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
Ice Punch	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical		2 ♥
Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		2 ♥
Mud-Slap	20	100%	10	Ground	Special		3 ♥
Outrage	120	100%	15	Dragon	Physical		2 ♥
Rollout	30	90%	20	Rock	Physical		2 ♥
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥
Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥
Superpower	120	100%	5	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥
ThunderPunch	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical		2 ♥
Uproar	50	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD	85	100%	15	Normal		1 ♥	4 ♥
Counter FRLGE	—	100%	20	Fighting		2 ♥	0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGE	120	100%	15	Normal		6 ♥	0 ♥
DynamicPunch E	100	50%	5	Fighting		2 ♥	1 ♥
Endure E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Fire Punch E	75	100%	15	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
Fury Cutter E	10	95%	20	Bug		3 ♥	0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD	55	95%	15	Ice		1 ♥	3 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE	120	75%	5	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE	80	85%	20	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
Mud-Slap E	20	100%	10	Ground		2 ♥	1 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE	75	90%	10	Rock		1 ♥	3 ♥
Rollout E	30	90%	20	Rock		3 ♥	0 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD	—	100%	20	Fighting		2 ♥	1 ♥
Sleep Talk E	—	—%	10	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore E	40	100%	15	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swagger EXD	—	90%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swords Dance FRLGE	—	—%	30	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
ThunderPunch E	75	100%	15	Electric		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Flamethrower C	95	100%	15	Fire
Ice Beam C	95	100%	10	Ice
Thunderbolt C	95	100%	15	Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Appearances

Zirc's Rhydon.

Anime

• Blaine's Rhydon
• Giovanni's Rhydon
• Pietra's Rhydon
• Head Engineer's Rhydon
• Assunta's Rhydon
• Team Rocket's Rhydon
• Zirc's Rhydon

Trivia

• Rhydon and its family members are the only Pokémon to have a Rock/Ground combination where it is switched around with the only Pokémon having Ground-type as the primary type and Rock as the secondary.
• Rhydon was the very first Pokémon to be designed.
  • However, a hidden Pokémon Sun And Moon easter egg shows that Diglett was the first planned Pokémon.
• Rhydon shares the same species name as Nidoking and Nidoqueen, they're all known as "Drill Pokémon".
• All glitch Pokémon in the No. 000 or N0.152 range will be changed into Rhydon.
  • The Pokémon's moves will be replaced by Rhydon's moves at the level it was caught at, and it will become an unstable hybrid when sent to Bill's PC.
• In Pokémon GO, Rhydon is one of the few Pokémon that can have a CP of 3000 or more that is not a Mythical or Legendary.
  • It is also one of the 7 that isn't a Pseudo-Legendary or Semi Pseudo-Legendary.
• Thanks to the anime episode, Riddle Me This, where Ash's Pikachu fought Blaine's Rhydon in and defeated it by aiming an electric attack at its the horn, (despite being a Ground-type and immune to Electric attacks) popular, albeit misquoted, internet meme where "aim for the horn!", was spawned.
  • It may have also inspired the Lightning Rod Ability.
• It's overworld sprite was used for bipedal and indeterminate Pokémon in Generation 1 games.

Origin

Rhydon appears to be based off a rhinoceros but it shares some traits with dinosaurs, most similarly to the Triceratops family.

Etymology

Rhydon is derived from "rhinoceros" and "don", which is Greek for "tooth" and is also a common suffix for dinosaur names.

Gallery

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data