Where can I find Rhyhorn in SoulGold?

Rhyhorn can be found in 7 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Rhyhorn?

Rhyhorn is a ground/rock-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Rhyhorn learn in SoulGold?

Rhyhorn can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Rhyhornin Pokémon SoulGold

groundrock

Pokédex Entry

Spikes Pokémon

Once it starts running, it doesn't stop. Its tiny brain makes it so stupid that it can't remember why it started running in the first place.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GroundRock

Dex

#111

Abilities

Lightning Rod(Primary)

Draws electrical moves.

Rock Head(Secondary)

Prevents recoil damage.

Reckless(Hidden)

Boosts moves with recoil.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster, field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

120

Poké Ball10.9%

Great Ball14.9%

Ultra Ball19.0%

Base Exp

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

Rhyhorn

Base form

→

Rhydon

Level up Rhyhorn to Lv. 42

→

Rhyperior

• Level up Rhydon holding Protector

• Use Protector on Rhydon

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How to Obtain

Rhyhorn appears in Mt Mortar 1F South (rare), in Mt Mortar 2F (rare), and in Mt Mortar B1F (rare), among one other area. Wild ones range from level nine to 31.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	0	100	30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
5	Smack DownLevel: 5Smack Down	rock	50	100	15
5	Smack DownLevel: 5Smack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
10	BulldozeLevel: 10Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
10	BulldozeLevel: 10Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
15	Horn AttackLevel: 15Horn Attack	normal	65	100	25
15	Horn AttackLevel: 15Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
25	StompLevel: 25Stomp	normal	65	100	20
25	StompLevel: 25Stomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
30	Rock BlastLevel: 30Rock Blast	rock	25	0	10
30	Rock BlastLevel: 30Rock Blast	Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.
35	Drill RunLevel: 35Drill Run	ground	80	95	10
35	Drill RunLevel: 35Drill Run	Spins its body like a drill. High critical-hit ratio.
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	normal	90	85	20
40	Take DownLevel: 40Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
45	EarthquakeLevel: 45Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
45	EarthquakeLevel: 45Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
50	Stone EdgeLevel: 50Stone Edge	rock	100	80	5
50	Stone EdgeLevel: 50Stone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
55	MegahornLevel: 55Megahorn	bug	120	85	10
55	MegahornLevel: 55Megahorn	A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns.
60	Horn DrillLevel: 60Horn Drill	normal	1	30	5
60	Horn DrillLevel: 60Horn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.

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Egg Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CrunchCrunch	dark	80	100	15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
MagnitudeMagnitude	ground	1	100	30
MagnitudeMagnitude	A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Crush ClawCrush Claw	normal	75	95	10
Crush ClawCrush Claw	Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower Defense.
Dragon RushDragon Rush	dragon	100	75	10
Dragon RushDragon Rush	Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching.
Ice FangIce Fang	ice	65	95	15
Ice FangIce Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with frostbite.leave the foe frozen.
Fire FangFire Fang	fire	65	95	15
Fire FangFire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
Thunder FangThunder Fang	electric	65	95	15
Thunder FangThunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
Skull BashSkull Bash	normal	0	100	0
Skull BashSkull Bash	Tucks in the head, then attacks on the next turn.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
RototillerRototiller	ground	0	0	10
RototillerRototiller	Ups the Attack and Sp. Atk of Grass-type Pokémon.
Metal BurstMetal Burst	steel	1	100	10
Metal BurstMetal Burst	Retaliates any hit with greater power.
Guard SplitGuard Split	psychic	0	0	10
Guard SplitGuard Split	Averages changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	steel	70	0	10	TM67TM67
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	Hits with an accurate horn that never misses.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.