Rhydon
Rhydon
Drill Pokémon
It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
Rhydon is No. 0112 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Ground and Rock-type Drill Pokémon. It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Rhydon first belongs to Generation I. Rhydon does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Lightning Rod, Rock Head and Reckless, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Rhydon at a glance
- Type
- GROUNDROCK
- Weak to
- WATER4×GRASS4×ICE2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 130
- Abilities
- Lightning Rod, Rock Head, Reckless (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Rhyperior — Trade · holding Protector
- Height
- 1.9 m
- Weight
- 120.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 60
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Rhydon is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Ground / Rock typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
Its brain devel oped when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | 15 | 85 |
| 1 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | 65 | 100 |
| 1 | Stomp | NORMAL | 65 | 100 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 31 | Scary ♀ace | NORMAL | — | 100 |
| 37 | Horn Drill | NORMAL | — | 30 |
| 54 | Take Down | NORMAL | 90 | 85 |
| 65 | Earthquake | GROUND | 100 | 100 |