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Rhydon (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Ground/Rock Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves from Rhyhorn starting at level 42 and evolves into Rhyperior when traded with Protector.

Physiology and Behavior[]

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 on 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 can bore through solid rock and shatter diamonds. Rhydon sharpens their horns by clashing them together. Its armor-like hide protects it from heat and physical blows. It is stated to be capable of passing unscathed through streams of magma (3,600 degrees Fahrenheit) 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 like in caves or on top of mountains. Due to its evolution allowing Rhydon to walk on two legs, it can expand its territory to more than a Ryhorn's original habitat limit.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
Pokémon Yellow Walks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.
Pokémon Stadium Protected by an armor-like hide, it can survive in lava over 3,600 degrees. Its horn can bore holes through boulders.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
Pokémon Silver Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.
Pokémon Crystal By lightly spinning its drill-like horn, it can easily shatter even a diamond in the rough.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
Pokémon LeafGreen Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.
Pokémon Pearl Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.
Pokémon Platinum Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
Pokémon HeartGold Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
Pokémon SoulSilver Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
Pokémon White Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
Pokémon Black 2 Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
Pokémon White 2 Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pokémon Y It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue
Cerulean Cave
Pokémon Yellow
Cerulean Cave
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Trade Dragonair in Blackthorn City
Pokémon Silver
Trade Dragonair in Blackthorn City
Pokémon Crystal
Victory Road
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Evolve Rhyhorn
Pokémon Sapphire
Evolve Rhyhorn
Pokémon Emerald
Evolve Rhyhorn
Pokémon FireRed
Evolve Rhyhorn
Pokémon LeafGreen
Evolve Rhyhorn
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Routes 227 and 228, Stark Mountain
Pokémon Pearl
Routes 227 and 228, Stark Mountain
Pokémon Platinum
Routes 227 and 228, Victory Road, Stark Mountain
Pokémon HeartGold
Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon White
Evolve Rhyhorn
Pokémon Black 2
Evolve Rhyhorn
Pokémon White 2
Evolve Rhyhorn
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Rock)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Rock)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Rhyhorn
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Rhyhorn
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Evolve Rhyhorn
Pokémon Moon
Evolve Rhyhorn


Evolution[]

Rhyhorn
Reach level 42.
Rhydon
Trade holding Protector.
Rhyperior
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Base Stats[]

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

Moveset[]

Main article: Rhydon/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Trivia[]

  • Rhydon was the first Pokémon created.
  • 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.
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