rhydon

Rhydon is a dual-type Ground/Rock Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Ground / Rock

Abilities:

• Lightning Rod: Draws in all Electric-type moves to boost Special Attack.
• Rock Head: Prevents recoil damage from moves that cause recoil.
• Reckless (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of moves that have recoil damage by 20%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Rhydon is a large, bipedal, rhinoceros-like Pokémon with a tough, grey hide.
• It has a long, pointed horn on its nose and a tail resembling a drill.
• Its body is covered with rocky plates, and it has a cream-colored belly.
• Rhydon has a bulky physique, with large limbs and three claws on each hand and foot.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Rhydon is known to inhabit rocky areas, mountainous regions, and caves.
• It is often found near volcanic areas due to its ability to withstand intense heat.
• This Pokémon is known for its aggressive nature and territorial behavior.
• Rhydon uses its horn to bore through bedrock and can swim through lava, thanks to its tough hide.

In Battle:

• Rhydon is a powerful physical attacker with high Defense, making it a formidable opponent.
• Signature moves include Earthquake, Stone Edge, and Megahorn.
• It is strong against Electric, Fire, Poison, Flying, and Normal types.
• Rhydon is weak against Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel types.
• It excels in battles by using its high Attack stat to deliver devastating blows.

Evolution:

• Rhydon evolves from Rhyhorn starting at level 42.
• It can further evolve into Rhyperior when traded while holding a Protector.

Interesting Facts:

• Rhydon was the first Pokémon ever created by Game Freak, predating even the concept of Pokémon.
• Its horn can punch through diamond, highlighting its immense strength.
• In the Pokémon anime, Rhydon is often depicted as a formidable opponent for Ash and his friends.
• Rhydon's design is inspired by dinosaurs and rhinoceroses, combining prehistoric elements with modern-day animals.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable ofliving in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
• Blue: Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable ofliving in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
• Yellow: Walks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence.Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.
• Gold: Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat oflava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
• Silver: Its brain devel­ oped when it began walking on hindlegs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.
• Crystal: By lightly spin­ ning its drill- like horn, it caneasily shatter even a diamond in the rough.
• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: RHYDON has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders.This Pokémon occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat.
• Emerald: Its horn, which rotates like a drill, destroys tall buildings with one strike. It stands on its hind legs, and its brain is well developed.
• Firered: It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
• Leafgreen: Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Diamond: Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.
• Pearl: Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.
• Platinum: Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
• Heartgold: Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
• Soulsilver: Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.
• Black: Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
• White: Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
• Black-2: Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
• White-2: Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
• X: Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Y: It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Rhydon has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This Pokémon occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.
• Sword: It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
• Shield: Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Legends-Arceus: Rapidly rotates its horn to bore through bedrock. It swaggers around volcanic regions, protected from the lava's heat by its tough, armorlike hide.