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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[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Rhydon leads an unnamed rescue team which gathers at Pokémon Square just before the player and partner are able to access Magma Cavern.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn. |
| Pokémon Shield | Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | The horn of a Rhydon is powerful enough to crush raw diamonds. These Pokémon polish their horns by bashing them together. |
| Pokémon Violet | It evolved to walk using only its hind legs, which has allowed it to expand its habitat even onto steep mountains. |
Game locations[]
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| First Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Red and Blue | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Yellow | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Gold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon LeafGreen | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Diamond | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Black | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon White | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon White 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon X | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Y | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
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| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Sword | Bridge Field, Giant's Seat, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Wanderer) Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shield | Bridge Field, Giant's Seat, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Wanderer) Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Cobalt Coastlands: Space-time distortions Coronet Highlands: Celestica Trail, Sacred Plaza, massive mass outbreaks | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Scarlet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Violet | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Attack | 45 |
| Sp. Defense | 45 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Total | 485 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
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.