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National No. 112

Rhydon

Drill Pokémon

Terrestrial
Stone
Generation I
1.9 m Size
120 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0112
Rhydon

Description

Rapidly rotates its horn to bore through bedrock. It swaggers around volcanic regions, protected from the lava's heat by its tough, armorlike hide.

Abilities

Ability 1

Lightning Rod

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Ability 2

Rock Head

Protects against recoil damage.

Hidden Ability

Reckless

Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.9 m / 6'23"
Weight 120 kg / 264.55 lbs
Color Gray
Body
Upright Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form
Habitat
rough terrain
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 170
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Monster / Field
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 60
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 14.8% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 24.9% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Rhydon
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Rhydon
French Rhinoféros
German Rizeros
Spanish Rhydon
Italian Rhydon
Japanese サイドン Sidon
Korean 코뿌리 Koppuri
Chinese 鑽角犀獸 / 钻角犀兽 Titgaapbouhlùhng · Tiějiǎbàolóng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

Rapidly rotates its horn to bore through bedrock. It swaggers around volcanic regions, protected from the lava's heat by its tough, armorlike hide.

31 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Rhyhorn
Rhyhorn
Nº111
Rhydon
Rhydon
Nº112 Rhyhorn · Lv. 42
Rhyperior
Rhyperior
Nº464 Rhydon · Exchange with the equipped Protector item

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Rhydon

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
105
-
165 - 212
320 - 414
Attack
130
+2 EV
121 - 200
238 - 394
Defense
120
-
112 - 189
220 - 372
Sp Attack.
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Defense Esp.
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Speed
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Total
485
+2 EV
-
-
Life
105
Lv 50: 165 - 212 Lv 100: 320 - 414
At. +2 EV
130
Lv 50: 121 - 200 Lv 100: 238 - 394
Df.
120
Lv 50: 112 - 189 Lv 100: 220 - 372
At. Esp.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
Df. Esp.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
Vel.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
Total +2 EV
485

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Horn Attack No.30 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Stomp No.23 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Tail Whip No.39 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Fury Attack No.31 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 85%
Horn Drill No.32 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 68
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 30%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 55
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Take Down No.36 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 90
Hit 85%
Scary Face No.184 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Earthquake No.89 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 47
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 100
Hit 100%
Rock Blast No.350 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 25
Hit 90%
Megahorn No.224 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 61
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 85%
Hammer Arm No.359 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 100
Hit 90%
Stone Edge No.444 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 54
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 100
Hit 80%
Bulldoze No.523 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Chip Away No.498 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Drill Run No.529 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 35
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 95%
Smack Down No.479 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Counter No.68 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Crunch No.242 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Sand Attack No.28 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Rock Throw No.88 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 19
PP 15
Attack 50
Hit 90%
Rock Slide No.157 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 25 Mastery 35
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 90%
Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Rock Smash No.249 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 11 Mastery 20
PP 15
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Stealth Rock No.446 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 18 Mastery 28
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
High Horsepower No.667 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 34 Mastery 45
PP 10
Attack 95
Hit 95%
Double-Edge No.38 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 43 Mastery 54
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Giga Impact No.416 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 52 Mastery 64
PP 5
Attack 150
Hit 90%