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No. 0111 · Generation I · Kanto

Rhyhorn

The Spikes Pokémon
Ground Rock
Weak to 4× Water Grass 2× Ice Fighting Ground Steel
All matchups
Rhyhorn
Sprite

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.

Ground Rock

Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying.

Height1.0 m
Weight115.0 kg
AbilitiesLightning Rod, Rock Head
HiddenReckless
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 345. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80
Attack 85
Defense 95
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 30
Speed 25
Total345
345 base stat total, the 714th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 110th among Ground-types.
95 base Defense, Rhyhorn's strongest stat, ranking 62nd of 140 Ground-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack140
GO Defense127
GO Stamina190
Max CP (L40)1,651
Max CP (L50)1,867
Best buddy (L51)1,889
Raid catch CP 886–943 (L20). Weather boosted 1,107–1,179 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Rhyhorn first appeared on February 22, 2020, during Rhyhorn Community Day.

  1. Rhyhorn
  2. Rhydon by encounter
  3. Shadow
  4. Dynamax

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jun 16 to Jun 17, 2026, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Jun 16 to Jun 17, 20261-starRegular rotation
Jun 19 to Jul 4, 20241-starRegular rotation
Mar 5 to Mar 11, 20241-starPokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event
Jan 6 to Jan 10, 20241-starLustrous Odyssey
Jul 1 to Jul 6, 20211-starRegular rotation

Full Rhyhorn GO history

Competitive

Rhyhorn in competitive play.

Rhyhorn is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #908 in the Great League.

LC
Setup Sweeper
Swords Dance / Rock Polish / Earthquake / Stone Edge
  • ItemEviolite
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs236 Atk / 116 SpD / 156 Spe
  • TeraFlying
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #908 63.5 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

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.

Does Rhyhorn's ability change its weaknesses?

Only while it is at full HP. With Lightning Rod, Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage. Rock Head does not change its matchups. Reckless does not change its matchups.

See the full Q&A page for Rhyhorn →
Sprites · Sound

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.

Rhyhorn in Red / Blue
Gen I Red / Blue
Rhyhorn in Gold
Gen II Gold
Rhyhorn in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Rhyhorn in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Rhyhorn in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Rhyhorn in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Rhyhorn in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Rhyhorn 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Rhyhorn is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability

Lightning Rod: Electric moves raise its Sp. Atk instead of doing damage.

Rock Head: does not change its type matchups.

Reckless: does not change its type matchups.

4× Devastating
Water Grass
2× Weak to
Ice Fighting Ground Steel
½× Resists
Normal Fire Flying Rock
¼× Strongly resists
Poison
0× Immune to
Electric
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Rhyhorn appears in 32 games.

Every mainline release where Rhyhorn is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I
  • 1998 Blue
  • 1998 Red
  • 1999 Yellow
Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
  • 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Rhyhorn.

Every main-series game Rhyhorn is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
    • WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (3★) (The Indigo Disk)

    Needs The Indigo Disk

  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • WildRoute 8, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness
    • RaidRolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildPotbottom Desert (The Isle of Armor)
    • RaidFields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • WildRoute 227, Stark Mountain
    • WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex), Typhlo Cavern
  • Legends: ArceusObtainable
    • WildCrimson Mirelands: Shrouded Ruins, Diamond Heath (additional (Alpha)), Bolderoll Slope, massive mass outbreaks
    • WildCoronet Highlands: Celestica Trail, Sacred Plaza, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainable
  • Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildBlush Mountain (Island Scan) (Sundays)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
    • WildRock Tunnel, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildGlittering Cave
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone (Zone 3, tall grass)
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackTrade

    White exclusive

  • WhiteObtainable
    • WildWhite Forest (Appears only in the presence of School Kid Shane)

    White exclusive

  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • In-game tradeTrade with Curtis or Yancy in Nimbasa City
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · PearlObtainable
    • WildRoute 227, Stark Mountain
  • PlatinumObtainable
    • WildRoutes 214 and 227, Victory Road, Stark Mountain
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildVictory Road
    • WildSafari Zone (Savannah, default (morning) (day), and with 5 Peak points)
    • In-game tradeTrade Bonsly with Brock in Diglett's Cave (Mondays and Saturdays)
Generation IIIObtainable
  • Ruby · Sapphire · Emerald · FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone
Generation IIObtainable
  • Gold · SilverObtainable
    • WildVictory Road
  • CrystalObtainable
    • WildVictory Road (morning) (day)
Generation IObtainable
  • Red · BlueObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone
  • YellowObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone, Cerulean Cave
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Rhyhorn appears in 20 episodes.

From EP033 (1997-11-11) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Rhyhorn in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Rhyhorn TCG Pocket card from Space-Time Smackdown
Rhyhorn
◆ Common
Rhyhorn TCG Pocket card from Genetic Apex
Rhyhorn
◆ Common