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
| Mud-Slap | 15.4 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Defense
| Mud-Slap | 15.4 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Pokémon type
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.
Rhydon Raid Guide
Rhydon has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 and Tier 4 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Rhydon, which has 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 3,179. 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 222 | |
| Defense | 171 | |
| Stamina | 233 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,362 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,816 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,725 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,179 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,270 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,952 View IV chart » |
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 |
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
| Mud-Slap | 15.4 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
Defense
| Mud-Slap | 15.4 dps |
| Earthquake | 46.7 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud-Slap | 18 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Rock Smash | 15 | 7.7 | 11.5 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 140 | -27.8 | 46.7 |
| Stone Edge | 100 | -43.5 | 52.2 |
| Surf | 65 | -29.4 | 38.2 |
| Megahorn Elite TM | 110 | -45.5 | 50 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Rhydon?
Rhydon is a Ground/Rock type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Water and Grass moves, and weak against Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Rhydon are:
- Kartana,
- Kingler,
- Zarude,
- Roserade,
- Rillaboom.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 84% |
| Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 80% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 78% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 78% |
| Rillaboom | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 76% |
| Inteleon | Water Gun | Surf | 76% |
| Wishiwashi (School) | Waterfall | Surf | 76% |
| Tsareena | Magical Leaf | Grass Knot | 76% |
| Tapu Bulu | Bullet Seed | Grass Knot | 76% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Rhydon
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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