Stats & Training
Attack leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Rhydon's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs.
It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Rhydon Weakness
Rhydon is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Watch out for Water and Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Rhydon's physical bulk (base 120 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x117-138%KO Flash Cannon 2x42-50% Metal Claw 2x22-27% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Palpitoad builds →Bubble Beam 4x117-138%KO Mud Shot 2x51-62% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x196-231%KO Water Gun 4x72-85% Mega Drain 4x72-85% Absorb 4x38-46% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x196-231%KO Razor Leaf 4x58-69% Mega Drain 4x72-85% Absorb 4x38-46% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x163-192%KO Razor Leaf 4x51-62% Bullet Seed 4x32-38% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x105-125%KO Flash Cannon 2x36-43% Metal Claw 2x19-23% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Palpitoad builds →Bubble Beam 4x112-132%KO Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x185-218%KO Bubble Beam 4x105-125%KO Mud Shot 2x30-35% Water Gun 4x67-79% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x185-218%KO Razor Leaf 4x49-59% Mega Drain 4x67-79% Absorb 4x38-46% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x151-178%KO Razor Leaf 4x49-59% Bullet Seed 4x27-33% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x110-129%KO Flash Cannon 2x37-44% Iron Head 2x27-32% Metal Claw 2x20-24% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Palpitoad builds →Bubble Beam 4x110-129%KO Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x184-218%KO Bubble Beam 4x100-118%KO Mud Shot 2x29-35% Water Gun 4x65-76% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x184-218%KO Razor Leaf 4x50-59% Mega Drain 4x65-76% Absorb 4x34-41% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x150-176%KO Razor Leaf 4x50-59% Bullet Seed 4x25-29% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x108-127%KO Flash Cannon 2x36-43% Iron Head 2x29-34% Revenge 2x14-17% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Cramorant builds →Dive 4x81-95% Steel Wing 2x23-27% Water Gun 4x85-100%KO Whirlpool 4x73-86% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x289-341%KO Petal Blizzard 4x92-109%KO Giga Drain 4x185-218%KO Mega Drain 4x100-118%KO | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x232-273%KO Leaf Tornado 4x127-150%KO Magical Leaf 4x120-141%KO Razor Leaf 4x39-45% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Quagsire builds →Aqua Tail 4x89-105%KO Muddy Water 4x150-177%KO Dig 2x40-48% Mud Shot 2x46-55% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x110-129%KO Flash Cannon 2x38-45% Iron Head 2x27-32% Revenge 2x14-17% | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Cramorant builds →Dive 4x81-95% Steel Wing 2x24-29% Water Gun 4x88-104%KO Whirlpool 4x77-91% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x297-350%KO Petal Blizzard 4x91-108%KO Giga Drain 4x187-220%KO Mega Drain 4x102-121%KO | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x235-276%KO Leaf Tornado 4x132-155%KO Magical Leaf 4x121-142%KO Razor Leaf 4x40-47% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Quagsire builds →Aqua Tail 4x91-108%KO Muddy Water 4x154-181%KO Dig 2x40-47% Mud Shot 2x47-56% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x103-122%KO Flash Cannon 2x35-41% Iron Head 2x26-31% Revenge 2x13-16% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x41-49% Drain Punch 2x26-31% Brick Break 2x26-31% Bubble Beam 4x129-153%KO | ||
Cramorant Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Cramorant builds →Dive 4x76-90% Steel Wing 2x23-27% Water Gun 4x83-98% Whirlpool 4x73-86% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x286-337%KO Petal Blizzard 4x86-102%KO Giga Drain 4x180-212%KO Mega Drain 4x100-118%KO | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x226-267%KO Leaf Tornado 4x126-149%KO Magical Leaf 4x116-137%KO Razor Leaf 4x40-47% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 4x239-281%KO Giga Drain 4x153-180%KO Brick Break 2x34-40% Bulldoze 2x28-33% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Gastrodon builds →Muddy Water 4x191-225%KO Earth Power 2x96-113%KO Dig 2x38-45% Dive 4x76-90% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x102-120%KO Flash Cannon 2x35-41% Iron Head 2x27-32% Revenge 2x14-16% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Seismitoad builds →Dive 4x86-101%KO Dig 2x43-51% Drain Punch 2x26-31% Brick Break 2x26-31% | ||
Mantine Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Mantine builds →Dive 4x44-53% Bubble Beam 4x124-146%KO Water Pulse 4x114-135%KO Bulldoze 2x11-14% | ||
Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Ferrothorn builds →Power Whip 4x127-149%KO Solar Beam 4x171-201%KO Flash Cannon 2x57-68% Iron Head 2x42-50% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Golisopod builds →Liquidation 4x112-132%KO Dive 4x106-125%KO Razor Shell 4x100-118%KO Brick Break 2x33-39% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 4x245-288%KO Giga Drain 4x156-184%KO Brick Break 2x34-40% Bulldoze 2x28-34% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Seismitoad builds →Dive 4x85-101%KO Dig 2x42-50% Drain Punch 2x26-31% Stomping Tantrum 2x39-47% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 4x124-146%KO Solar Beam 4x259-305%KO Ice Punch 2x39-47% Stomping Tantrum 2x26-31% | ||
Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist12-14% | ||
Klinklang Steel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves View Klinklang builds →
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Leafeon Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Leafeon builds →Knock Off9-11% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x22-26% Knock Off7-8% Mach Punch 2x12-14% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rhydon View Weavile builds →Knock Off11-13% Ice Shard 2x14-16% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Sitting between Rhyhorn and Rhyperior, Rhydon is part of a chain that requires a trade. Not your typical level-up setup. Attack has grown the most so far (+45), but there's still another 50 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Rhydon to get Rhyhorn eggs easily using 152 partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Counter, Curse, Dragon Rush and 4 more.
Sword & Shield Rhydon Best Moveset
Rhydon's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, Reckless helps it stick around, and max HP and Defense EVs prioritize longevity.
Best Build
Rhydon best EVs are HP and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Rock Blast
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Tail
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Rhydon cleanly, with Meteor Beam and Earthquake anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Rhydon in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates for Rhydon across 6 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Rhydon in Sword & Shield
The path to Rhydon starts with Rhyhorn at Lv. 10-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RhyhornPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyThunderstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyIntense SunPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlySnowingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlySandstormPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyRainingPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyHeavy FogPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyOvercastPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlyNormal WeatherPotbottom DesertShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Desert32%EarlySnowstormGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3050%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2840%MidIntense SunStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrass Lv.26-2835%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2835%MidIntense SunMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrass Lv.26-2835%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidHeavy FogPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidOvercastPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidNormal WeatherPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidSnowstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidThunderstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidIntense SunPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidSnowingPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidSandstormPotbottom DesertSwordOverworld Lv.19-24 Desert32%MidRainingBridge FieldShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSandstormBridge FieldSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2825%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3025%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3460%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateIntense SunRoute 8SwordGrass Lv.38-40 Route20%LateAll WeatherRoute 8ShieldGrass Lv.38-40 Route20%LateAll WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateNormal Weather
Step 2Rhydon ✓Dusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4558%LateIntense SunDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4558%LateIntense SunRoute 10 - Near StationSwordGrass Lv.43-46 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationShieldGrass Lv.44-49 Route25%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water35%PostIntense SunLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water33%PostIntense Sunor evolve from Rhyhorn (Step 1)
Rhydon Guide
Rhydon is meant to evolve into Rhyperior. At 485 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
In Sword & Shield, Rhydon's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Lapras (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Gyarados is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 40 Speed, Rhydon won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Lightning Rod is what you want on Rhydon. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Rock Head, Reckless) work on paper but Lightning Rod is what makes Rhydon worth using. On wall sets, Lightning Rod pairs with Rhydon's base 120 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Rhydon is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Rhydon has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
