Stats & Training
Rhyhorn's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Defense EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Rhyhorn runs in a straight line, smashing everything in its path. It is not bothered even if it rushes headlong into a block of steel. This Pokémon may feel some pain from the collision the next day, however.
Rhyhorn’s brain is very small. It is so dense, while on a run it forgets why it started running in the first place. It apparently remembers sometimes if it demolishes something.
Rhyhorn Weakness
Rhyhorn's Ground/Rock typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Water and Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Rhyhorn's physical bulk (base 95 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 |
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
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 Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 4x80-96% Absorb 4x50-60% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 4x102-120%KO Absorb 4x60-72% | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
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 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 4x80-96% Absorb 4x50-60% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 4x71-86% Absorb 4x54-64% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 4x109-129%KO Absorb 4x63-75% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 4x136-161%KO Vine Whip 4x54-64% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 4x122-144%KO Razor Leaf 4x57-68% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 4x71-84% Absorb 4x44-53% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Treecko builds →Giga Drain 4x186-220%KO Mega Drain 4x103-122%KO Absorb 4x57-68% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 4x129-152%KO Vine Whip 4x44-53% Mega Drain 4x84-99% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Lileep builds →Giga Drain 4x173-204%KO Brine 4x101-119%KO | ||
 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Lombre builds →Surf 4x205-243%KO Bubble Beam 4x151-179%KO Bubble 4x97-115%KO Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 4x109-128%KO Dig 2x32-38% Low Sweep 2x27-32% Razor Leaf 4x70-83% | ||
 Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Cacnea builds →Needle Arm 4x86-102%KO Power-Up Punch 2x19-23% Absorb 4x65-77% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 4x124-147%KO Razor Leaf 4x54-64% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Lileep builds →Giga Drain 4x178-210%KO Brine 4x102-120%KO | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Lombre builds →Surf 4x204-240%KO Bubble Beam 4x153-180%KO Bubble 4x96-114%KO Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 4x112-132%KO Dig 2x32-38% Low Sweep 2x27-32% Razor Leaf 4x71-84% | ||
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Cacnea builds →Needle Arm 4x86-102%KO Power-Up Punch 2x20-24% Absorb 4x66-78% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 4x122-144%KO Razor Leaf 4x56-66% | ||
 Pelipper Water | C | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Pelipper builds →Surf 4x293-345%KO Steel Wing 2x24-28% Brine 4x211-249%KO Water Pulse 4x197-232%KO | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Lileep builds →Giga Drain 4x177-209%KO Brine 4x102-121%KO | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Lombre builds →Surf 4x207-243%KO Bubble Beam 4x154-181%KO Bubble 4x96-113%KO Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 4x110-130%KO Dig 2x33-40% Low Sweep 2x26-32% Razor Leaf 4x72-85% | ||
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Cacnea builds →Needle Arm 4x86-102%KO Power-Up Punch 2x21-25% Absorb 4x67-79% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 4x328-386%KO Energy Ball 4x247-291%KO Steel Wing 2x28-33% Leaf Tornado 4x178-210%KO | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x287-339%KO Energy Ball 4x219-257%KO Giga Drain 4x182-214%KO Brine 4x106-126%KO | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x284-334%KO Hydro Pump 4x262-309%KO Blizzard 2x87-103%KO Energy Ball 4x214-253%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x284-334%KO Leaf Blade 4x109-129%KO Energy Ball 4x214-253%KO Dig 2x31-37% | ||
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Cacnea builds →Solar Beam 4x375-441%KO Energy Ball 4x284-334%KO Needle Arm 4x84-99% Power-Up Punch 2x19-23% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 4x321-378%KO Earthquake 2x38-45% Energy Ball 4x242-285%KO Steel Wing 2x27-32% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Rhyhorn View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x285-336%KO Energy Ball 4x214-252%KO Giga Drain 4x178-210%KO Brine 4x104-123%KO | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x281-331%KO Hydro Pump 4x257-302%KO Blizzard 2x85-101%KO Energy Ball 4x210-248%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x281-331%KO Leaf Blade 4x107-126%KO Energy Ball 4x210-248%KO Dig 2x31-38% | ||
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Cacnea builds →Solar Beam 4x367-432%KO Energy Ball 4x274-323%KO Brick Break 2x34-41% Needle Arm 4x82-97% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Rhyhorn with Leaf Storm (457-538%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (114-135%). Weavile deals 65-77% with Ice Shard.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 4x457-538%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x114-135%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Weavile builds →Knock Off52-62% Ice Shard 2x65-77% Pursuit33-38% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
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 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x121-143%KO Feint5-6% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Rhyhorn is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Rhydon first, then eventually reaches Rhyperior. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 190 total stats over Rhyhorn. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Rhyhorn easily with 200 breeding partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Counter, Crunch, Crush Claw and 13 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Rhyhorn Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Rhyhorn won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Stone Edge and Earthquake anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Rhyhorn Locations
2 encounter spots for Rhyhorn at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Rhyhorn in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Rhyhorn Guide
Level 42 gets you Rhydon. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Rhyhorn does the job early-game if you need a Ground/Rock type on your team. Evolve it into Rhydon before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Rhyhorn in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Rhyhorn has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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