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.
Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging Tackles.
It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.
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 |
 Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ferroseed builds →Metal Claw 2x29-35% Rock Smash 2x16-21% | ||
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Pansage builds →Vine Whip 4x51-62% Rock Smash 2x16-21% | ||
 Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ducklett builds →Bubble Beam 4x126-150%KO Water Pulse 4x119-141%KO Water Gun 4x82-97% | ||
 Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 4x141-168%KO Water Gun 4x97-115%KO | ||
 Hoppip Grass | D | |
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ferroseed builds →Mirror Shot 2x44-52% Metal Claw 2x24-29% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Pansage Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Pansage builds →Seed Bomb 4x79-93% Dig 2x26-31% Low Sweep 2x21-25% Vine Whip 4x50-58% | ||
 Chespin Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAquacorde Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Chespin builds →Seed Bomb 4x83-99% Dig 2x27-33% Low Sweep 2x22-27% Bulldoze 2x21-25% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ducklett builds →Surf 4x163-192%KO Bubble Beam 4x123-146%KO Water Pulse 4x114-134%KO Water Gun 4x79-93% | ||
Wingull Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Wingull builds →Water Pulse 4x128-151%KO Water Gun 4x88-105%KO | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ferroseed builds →Mirror Shot 2x44-52% Metal Claw 2x24-29% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Pansage Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Pansage builds →Seed Bomb 4x79-93% Dig 2x26-31% Low Sweep 2x21-25% Vine Whip 4x50-58% | ||
Chespin Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAquacorde Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Chespin builds →Seed Bomb 4x83-99% Dig 2x27-33% Low Sweep 2x22-27% Bulldoze 2x21-25% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ducklett builds →Surf 4x163-192%KO Bubble Beam 4x123-146%KO Water Pulse 4x114-134%KO Water Gun 4x79-93% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ferroseed builds →Mirror Shot 2x44-52% Metal Claw 2x24-29% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Pansage Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Pansage builds →Seed Bomb 4x79-93% Dig 2x26-31% Low Sweep 2x21-25% Vine Whip 4x50-58% | ||
Chespin Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAquacorde Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Chespin builds →Seed Bomb 4x83-99% Dig 2x27-33% Low Sweep 2x22-27% Bulldoze 2x21-25% | ||
Ducklett Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ducklett builds →Surf 4x163-192%KO Bubble Beam 4x123-146%KO Water Pulse 4x114-134%KO Water Gun 4x79-93% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ferroseed builds →Mirror Shot 2x44-53% Metal Claw 2x25-30% Rock Smash 2x14-17% | ||
 Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 4x213-250%KO Vine Whip 4x72-85% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x70-83% Surf 4x225-265%KO Dig 2x57-68% Mud Bomb 2x83-98% | ||
 Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Pumpkaboo builds →Razor Leaf 4x68-80% Rock Smash 2x17-20% Bullet Seed 4x33-40% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ferroseed builds →Mirror Shot 2x44-52% Metal Claw 2x26-31% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 4x178-210%KO Ice Punch 2x56-67% Bulldoze 2x31-37% Frost Breath 2x98-117%KO | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Carnivine builds →Leaf Tornado 4x210-248%KO Vine Whip 4x72-86% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 14 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x68-81% Surf 4x226-267%KO Dig 2x56-67% Mud Bomb 2x83-98% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Pumpkaboo builds →Razor Leaf 4x64-76% Rock Smash 2x16-19% Bullet Seed 4x32-38% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ferroseed builds →Iron Head 2x37-45% Mirror Shot 2x44-52% Metal Claw 2x25-29% Rock Smash 2x13-15% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 4x174-205%KO Focus Blast 2x132-155%KO Blizzard 2x181-213%KO Ice Beam 2x148-174%KO | ||
 Trevenant GhostGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Trevenant builds →Wood Hammer 4x201-236%KO Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Dig 2x45-53% Bulldoze 2x34-40% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Carnivine builds →Power Whip 4x187-221%KO Leaf Tornado 4x210-248%KO Vine Whip 4x72-85% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodAmbrette Town Gift | ||
In X & Y, 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 | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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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% | ||
X & Y 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.
X & Y 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 10 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
X & Y Rhyhorn Locations
Rhyhorn's scattered across 2 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Rhyhorn in X & Y
Rhyhorn Guide
Level 42 gets you Rhydon. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y. 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