Rhyhorn
TL;DR. Rhyhorn is a ground/rock-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 345. Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying.
Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying.
Stat spread.
Total of 345. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Rhyhorn in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Rhyhorn reaches 1,651 CP at level 40 and 1,889 CP as a best buddy.
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Rhyhorn in competitive play.
Rhyhorn is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #798 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Rhyhorn.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Rhyhorn, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Rhyhorn?
Rhyhorn is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Rhyhorn weak to?
Rhyhorn takes 4× damage from Water, Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel.
What is Rhyhorn resistant to?
Rhyhorn is immune to Electric. It also resists Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock, Poison.
How does Rhyhorn evolve?
Rhyhorn evolves into Rhydon (Level 42).
What generation is Rhyhorn from?
Rhyhorn was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0111.
What are Rhyhorn's base stats?
Rhyhorn has HP 80, Attack 85, Defense 95, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, and Speed 25. Total base stat total: 345.
What are Rhyhorn's abilities?
Rhyhorn can have the abilities Lightning Rod, Rock Head, plus the Hidden Ability Reckless.
Is Rhyhorn legendary or mythical?
No. Rhyhorn is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Rhyhorn's best stat?
Rhyhorn's highest base stat is Defense at 95, which ranks 62nd of 140 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Rhyhorn good?
Rhyhorn has a base stat total of 345, the 714th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 110th among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Rhyhorn as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Rhyhorn is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Rhyhorn vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Rhyhorn | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 73 | +7 |
| Attack | 85 | 87 | -2 |
| Defense | 95 | 94 | +1 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 59 | -29 |
| Special Defense | 30 | 70 | -40 |
| Speed | 25 | 56 | -31 |
| Total | 345 | 439 | -94 |
Rhyhorn appears in 32 games.
Every mainline release where Rhyhorn is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Rhyhorn in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 26 games have a known habitat.
Rhyhorn appears in 18 episodes.
From EP033 (1997-11-11) through XY080 (2015-07-02).
- EP033 The Flame Pokémon-athon! Original 1998-10-21
- EP035 The Legend of Dratini Original 1997-11-25
- EP051 Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden Original 1999-04-03
- EP087 Fit to Be Tide Original 2000-02-05
- EP088 Pikachu Re-Volts Original 2000-02-05
- EP116 The Underground Round-Up Original 2000-09-30
- EP272 Can't Beat the Heat! Original 2003-09-27
- AG106 Beg, Burrow and Steal Advanced Generation 2005-12-17
- AG135 Numero Uno Articuno Advanced Generation 2006-04-22
- AG180 May, We Harley Drew'd Ya! Advanced Generation 2006-12-11
- DP072 Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 Diamond & Pearl 2008-11-08
- XY001 Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! XY 2014-01-18
+ 6 more episodes
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Rhyhorn cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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