Rhyhornin Pokémon Polished Crystal

groundrock

Pokédex Entry

Spikes Pokémon

It can remember only one thing at a time. Once it starts rushing, it forgets why it started.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GroundRock

Dex

#236 Johto Dex · #111 National

Abilities

Rock Head(Primary)

Protects it from recoil damage.

Solid Rock(Secondary)

Reduces super effective damage.

Reckless(Hidden)

Powers up moves that recoil.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster, ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

120

Poké Ball10.9%

Great Ball14.9%

Ultra Ball19.0%

Base Exp

135

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Protector(5%)

Weak To

water ×4grass ×4ice ×2fighting ×2ground ×2steel ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.5poison ×0.25flying ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Rhyhorn

Base form

→

Rhydon

Level up Rhyhorn to Lv. 42

→

Rhyperior

Level up Rhydon holding Protector

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How to Obtain

Rhyhorn appears common in Shamouti Tunnel, common in Victory Road 1F in the morning and day-time, and common in Victory Road 2F in the morning and day-time, among two other areas. Wild ones range from level 42 to 56, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (10)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
1	Mud SlapLevel: 1Mud Slap	An attack that lowers accuracy.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
3	Horn AttackLevel: 3Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
3	Horn AttackLevel: 3Horn Attack	An attack using a horn to jab.
6	Fury StrikesLevel: 6Fury Strikes	normal	PWR20	ACC85	PP15
6	Fury StrikesLevel: 6Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
9	Scary FaceLevel: 9Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
9	Scary FaceLevel: 9Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
13	MagnitudeLevel: 13Magnitude	ground	PWR1	ACC100	PP30
13	MagnitudeLevel: 13Magnitude	A Ground attack with random power.
17	StompLevel: 17Stomp	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
17	StompLevel: 17Stomp	An attack that may cause flinching.
21	BulldozeLevel: 21Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
21	BulldozeLevel: 21Bulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
25	AncientpowerLevel: 25Ancientpower	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
25	AncientpowerLevel: 25Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
29	Rock BlastLevel: 29Rock Blast	rock	PWR25	ACC90	PP25
29	Rock BlastLevel: 29Rock Blast	Hurls boulders to hit 2-5 times.
33	Take DownLevel: 33Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
33	Take DownLevel: 33Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
37	Stone EdgeLevel: 37Stone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5
37	Stone EdgeLevel: 37Stone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
41	Double EdgeLevel: 41Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
41	Double EdgeLevel: 41Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
45	EarthquakeLevel: 45Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
45	EarthquakeLevel: 45Earthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
49	Close CombatLevel: 49Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
49	Close CombatLevel: 49Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
53	MegahornLevel: 53Megahorn	bug	PWR120	ACC85	PP10
53	MegahornLevel: 53Megahorn	A powerful charge attack.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CrunchCrunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
CrunchCrunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
MagnitudeMagnitude	ground	PWR1	ACC100	PP30
MagnitudeMagnitude	A Ground attack with random power.
PursuitPursuit	dark	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
PursuitPursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
ReversalReversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
ReversalReversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
ThrashThrash	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP10
ThrashThrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC90	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR110	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR110	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	PWR85	ACC100	PP10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	PWR90	ACC90	PP10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	PWR55	ACC95	PP15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	PWR120	ACC50	PP5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Rhyhorn. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water4×grass4×ice2×fighting2×ground2×steel2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Rhyhorn resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

poison0.25×normal0.5×fire0.5×flying0.5×rock0.5×

Immunities (0×)

electric

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Rhyhorn, either offensively or defensively.

Rhyhornin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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