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Rhydon

Drill Pokémon

groundrock

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

Height

1.9 m

Weight

120.0 kg

Gen

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Quick Answers

Rhydon is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Drill Pokémon. Its evolution line is Rhyhorn → Rhydon.

What type is Rhydon?

Rhydon is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon.

What is Rhydon weak to?

Rhydon is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type attacks. Water and Grass-type attacks deal 4× damage because both its Ground and Rock types are weak to Water and Grass.

What does Rhydon resist?

Rhydon resists Poison, Normal, Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. Poison-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist that type.

What is Rhydon immune to?

Rhydon is immune to Electric-type attacks because it is a Ground-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)

What are Rhydon's base stats?

Rhydon has a base stat total of 485. Its highest base stat is Attack at 130. See the full base stat breakdown.

What abilities does Rhydon have?

Rhydon can have Lightning Rod and Rock Head as standard abilities, plus Reckless as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.

What is Rhydon's hidden ability?

Rhydon's Hidden Ability is Reckless.

What does Rhydon evolve from?

Rhydon evolves from Rhyhorn starting at level 42.

How does Rhydon evolve?

Rhydon evolves into Rhyperior when traded while holding Protector.

Where can you find Rhydon?

Rhydon can be encountered in the wild in 24 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.

What moves can Rhydon learn?

Rhydon can learn 137 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Rhydon's complete movepool.

Base Stats

HP105

Attack130

Defense120

Sp. Atk45

Sp. Def45

Speed40

Total485

Abilities

Type Matchups

View full type chart →

4× Weak

watergrass

2× Weak

icefightinggroundsteel

½× Resists

normalfireflyingrock

¼× Resists

poison

Immune

electric

Damage multipliers vs. ground / rock typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.

Evolution Line

Rhyhorn#0111

→

Lv 42

Rhydon#0112

→

Protector · holding Protector

Rhyperior#0464

Battle & Lore Hub

Studying Rhydon…

Moves · 137 total

Level-Up

12 moves

TM / HM

114 moves

Egg Moves

4 moves

Move Tutor

7 moves

Where to find· 36 games

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Red?

2 spots

Rhydon can be found in Cerulean Cave 2f and Cerulean Cave B1f in Pokémon Red.

•Cerulean Cave 2f
•Cerulean Cave B1f

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Blue?

2 spots

Rhydon can be found in Cerulean Cave 2f and Cerulean Cave B1f in Pokémon Blue.

•Cerulean Cave 2f
•Cerulean Cave B1f

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Yellow?

3 spots

Rhydon can be found in Cerulean Cave 2f, Cerulean Cave B1f, and Cinnabar Island Cinnabar Lab in Pokémon Yellow.

•Cerulean Cave 2f
•Cerulean Cave B1f
•Cinnabar Island Cinnabar Lab

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Gold?

1 spot

Rhydon can be found in Blackthorn City in Pokémon Gold.

•Blackthorn City

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Silver?

1 spot

Rhydon can be found in Blackthorn City in Pokémon Silver.

•Blackthorn City

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Crystal?

3 spots

Rhydon can be found in Kanto Victory Road 1 1f, Kanto Victory Road 1 2f, and Kanto Victory Road 1 3f in Pokémon Crystal.

•Kanto Victory Road 1 1f
•Kanto Victory Road 1 2f
•Kanto Victory Road 1 3f

Rhydon in Pokémon Ruby

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Rhydon in Pokémon Sapphire

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Rhydon in Pokémon Emerald

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Rhydon in Pokémon FireRed

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Rhydon in Pokémon LeafGreen

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

1 spot

Rhydon can be found in Citadark Isle Dome 2f in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

•Citadark Isle Dome 2f

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Diamond?

3 spots

Rhydon can be found in Sinnoh Route 227, Sinnoh Route 228, and Stark Mountain in Pokémon Diamond.

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Pearl?

3 spots

Rhydon can be found in Sinnoh Route 227, Sinnoh Route 228, and Stark Mountain in Pokémon Pearl.

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Platinum?

6 spots

Rhydon can be found in Sinnoh Route 227, Sinnoh Route 228, Sinnoh Victory Road 1f, Stark Mountain, Stark Mountain Entrance, and Stark Mountain Inside in Pokémon Platinum.

•Sinnoh Route 227
•Sinnoh Route 228
•Sinnoh Victory Road 1f
•Stark Mountain
•Stark Mountain Entrance
•Stark Mountain Inside

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon HeartGold?

1 spot

Rhydon can be found in Johto Safari Zone Savannah in Pokémon HeartGold.

•Johto Safari Zone Savannah

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon SoulSilver?

1 spot

Rhydon can be found in Johto Safari Zone Savannah in Pokémon SoulSilver.

•Johto Safari Zone Savannah

Rhydon in Pokémon Black

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Rhydon in Pokémon White

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Rhydon in Pokémon Black 2

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Rhydon in Pokémon White 2

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon X?

1 spot

Rhydon can be found in Friend Safari Rock in Pokémon X.

•Friend Safari Rock

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Y?

1 spot

Rhydon can be found in Friend Safari Rock in Pokémon Y.

•Friend Safari Rock

Rhydon in Pokémon Omega Ruby

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Rhydon in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?

6 spots

Rhydon can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave 2f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Kanto Victory Road 1 1f, Kanto Victory Road 1 2f, and Kanto Victory Road 1 3f in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.

•Cerulean Cave 1f
•Cerulean Cave 2f
•Cerulean Cave B1f
•Kanto Victory Road 1 1f
•Kanto Victory Road 1 2f
•Kanto Victory Road 1 3f

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?

6 spots

Rhydon can be found in Cerulean Cave 1f, Cerulean Cave 2f, Cerulean Cave B1f, Kanto Victory Road 1 1f, Kanto Victory Road 1 2f, and Kanto Victory Road 1 3f in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.

•Cerulean Cave 1f
•Cerulean Cave 2f
•Cerulean Cave B1f
•Kanto Victory Road 1 1f
•Kanto Victory Road 1 2f
•Kanto Victory Road 1 3f

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Sword?

9 spots

Rhydon can be found in Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Galar Route 10 Near Station, Giants Seat, Lake Of Outrage, and Motostoke Riverbank, and 3 other locations in Pokémon Sword.

•Bridge Field
•Dusty Bowl
•Galar Route 10 Near Station
•Giants Seat
•Lake Of Outrage
•Motostoke Riverbank
•Rolling Fields Max Den H
•Stony Wilderness Main
•Stony Wilderness Max Den L

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Shield?

9 spots

Rhydon can be found in Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Galar Route 10 Near Station, Giants Seat, Lake Of Outrage, and Motostoke Riverbank, and 3 other locations in Pokémon Shield.

•Bridge Field
•Dusty Bowl
•Galar Route 10 Near Station
•Giants Seat
•Lake Of Outrage
•Motostoke Riverbank
•Rolling Fields Max Den H
•Stony Wilderness Main
•Stony Wilderness Max Den L

Rhydon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Green Japan?

2 spots

Rhydon can be found in Cerulean Cave 2f and Cerulean Cave B1f in Pokémon Green Japan.

•Cerulean Cave 2f
•Cerulean Cave B1f

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon Red Japan?

2 spots

Rhydon can be found in Cerulean Cave 2f and Cerulean Cave B1f in Pokémon Red Japan.

•Cerulean Cave 2f
•Cerulean Cave B1f

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?

1 spot

Rhydon can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.

•Max Lair

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?

1 spot

Rhydon can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.

•Max Lair

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?

4 spots

Rhydon can be found in Fields Of Honor Max Den B, Potbottom Desert, Potbottom Desert Max Den A, and Training Lowlands Max Den F in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.

•Fields Of Honor Max Den B
•Potbottom Desert
•Potbottom Desert Max Den A
•Training Lowlands Max Den F

Where can you find Rhydon in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?

4 spots

Rhydon can be found in Fields Of Honor Max Den B, Potbottom Desert, Potbottom Desert Max Den A, and Training Lowlands Max Den F in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.

•Fields Of Honor Max Den B
•Potbottom Desert
•Potbottom Desert Max Den A
•Training Lowlands Max Den F