Rhydon
#112 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Rhydon
The best moves for Rhydon are Mud-Slap and Earthquake when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
15.2dps
48dps
Defense
15.2dps
48dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Rhyhorn family. Rhydon evolves from Rhyhorn which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Rhyperior (using the Sinnoh Stone evolution item) and costs 100 Candy.
- Rhydon requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Rhyperior.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Rhydon, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Rhydon is a Ground & Rock Pokémon which evolves from Rhyhorn. It is vulnerable to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves. Rhydon's strongest moveset is Mud-Slap & Earthquake and it has a Max CP of 3,594. Rhydon evolves into Rhyperior.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Mud-Slap | 19 | 15.2 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 11.3 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 140 | 48 |
| Stone Edge | 105 | 50.4 |
| Surf | 60 | 40 |
| Breaking Swipe | 45 | 45 |
| Megahorn Elite TM | 105 | 52.5 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Earthquake
48 dps
|
22.2 | 100% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Breaking Swipe
45 dps
|
21.2 | 96% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Stone Edge
50.4 dps
|
20.5 | 93% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Megahorn
Elite TM
52.5 dps
|
20.5 | 92% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Surf
40 dps
|
20.1 | 91% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
19.1 | 86% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Earthquake
48 dps
|
18.9 | 85% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Breaking Swipe
45 dps
|
17.7 | 80% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Stone Edge
50.4 dps
|
17.3 | 78% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Surf
40 dps
|
16.6 | 75% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Megahorn
Elite TM
52.5 dps
|
16.3 | 74% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.4 | 70% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
15.2 | 69% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
11.3 | 51% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Rhydon?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Rhydon are:
- Kartana,
- Shaymin (Sky),
- Kyogre,
- Kingler,
- Palafin (Hero).
Rhydon is a Ground/Rock type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves, and especially weak against Water and Grass moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
222 |
| Defense |
|
171 |
| Stamina |
|
233 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 195 |
Size
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 120 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,362 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,816 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,725 |
|
Level 40 |
3,179 |
|
Level 50 |
3,594 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,270 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,952 |