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No. 0112 · Generation I · Kanto

Rhydon

The Drill Pokémon

TL;DR. Rhydon is a ground/rock-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 485. Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.

Ground Rock

Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.

Height1.9 m

Weight120.0 kg

AbilitiesLightning Rod, Rock Head

HiddenReckless

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 105

Attack 130

Defense 120

Sp. Attack 45

Sp. Defense 45

Speed 40

Total485

485 base stat total, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Ground-types.

130 base Attack, Rhydon's strongest stat, ranking 13th of 140 Ground-types.

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

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Rhydon on Daily Pokémon

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Pokémon GO

Rhydon 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, Rhydon reaches 3,179 CP at level 40 and 3,637 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack222

GO Defense171

GO Stamina233

Max CP (L40)3,179

Max CP (L50)3,594

Best buddy (L51)3,637

Raid catch CP 1,736–1,816 (L20). Weather boosted 2,170–2,270 (L25).

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Competitive

Rhydon in competitive play.

Rhydon is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #807 in the Great League.

Stealth Rock

Stealth Rock / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Swords Dance

ItemEviolite
NatureAdamant
EVs248 HP / 16 Atk / 244 SpD
TeraFlying, Water, Poison

Offensive Swords Dance

Swords Dance / Earthquake / Stone Edge / Rock Polish

ItemEviolite
NatureJolly
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraFlying, Water, Poison

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #807 68.1 score

Ultra League #660 65.7 score

Master League #244 59.1 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Rhydon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Rhydon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Rhydon?

Rhydon is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Rhydon weak to?

Rhydon takes 4× damage from Water, Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel.

What is Rhydon resistant to?

Rhydon is immune to Electric. It also resists Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock, Poison.

How does Rhydon evolve?

Rhydon evolves from Rhyhorn (Level 42). Rhydon evolves into Rhyperior (Trade holding Protector).

What generation is Rhydon from?

Rhydon was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0112.

What are Rhydon's base stats?

Rhydon has HP 105, Attack 130, Defense 120, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 45, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 485.

What are Rhydon's abilities?

Rhydon can have the abilities Lightning Rod, Rock Head, plus the Hidden Ability Reckless.

Is Rhydon legendary or mythical?

No. Rhydon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Rhydon's best stat?

Rhydon's highest base stat is Attack at 130, which ranks 13th of 140 Ground-type Pokémon.

Is Rhydon good?

Rhydon has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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