Pokédex - Rhydon (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Rhydon]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/112.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #112 |
| Sinnoh | #187 |
| Height | 1.9 m (6'3") |
| Weight | 120.0 kg (264.6 lb) |
| Type | GROUND / ROCK |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Rhydon]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAN0lEQVQ4y2NgIB78p0ThfyRMUDM2hWQZ8B+H2H9iNePDowbQygBSDKHIAIKAYgMYKNWMzSDaAQBviHiIaAvVpQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Color | Gray |
| Body Form | ![[Form 2]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAxklEQVQYlbWVPQ7DIAyFnSoH8HEYPXbMURkzeuQ4PkKHSAg1+C+0byJB+Xhyns3GzPAf7dqGiDC3/khUEDGFfkW4AMDcROQH6C+u8TKN1pQynkOnjOfQAFDruYQmKuv0ORoRbXqk6JvbMprH43jbHzq1zmY5ir43TupUFW1zIRBEFZ3tvQT6kp0TW+rkcwPgaikh9q6DXvmT0RlCVKZ1N5o+ikZE7Zap9ZxWJoTufkfj45q53e2rCRnV/fbFdVXaKfLH02N9AFW4XiLt+ur3AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 60 |
| Base Experience | 204 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Monster, Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 2 |
| Abilities | Lightningrod, Rock Head |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Rhydon
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Special Attack | 45 |
| Special Defense | 45 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Rhydon - Drill Pokémon
Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
French
Rhinoféros - Pokémon Perceur
Son cerveau s’est développé depuis qu’il tient debout. Sa corne peut traverser la pierre la plus dure.
German
Rizeros - Bohrer
Sein Gehirn entwickelt sich, wenn es sich auf die Hinterbeine stellt. Mit dem Horn bohrt es durch Gestein.
Spanish
Rhydon - Pokémon Taladro
Su cerebro se desarrolló cuando se levantó sobre dos patas. Con su cuerno puede cavar túneles.
Italian
Rhydon - Pokémon Trapano
Si è alzato sulle zampe posteriori e poi gli si è sviluppato il cervello. Con il corno perfora la roccia.
Japanese
サイドン (SAIDON) - ドリルポケモン (DORIRUPOKEMON)
うしろあしでたつようになりのうが おおきくなった。ドリルのツノで いわをくりぬきトンネルをほる。 (Ushiroashidetatsuyouninarinouga ookikunatta.DORIRUnoTSUNOde iwawokurinukiTONNERUwohoru. )
Evolutions (When Rhydon Evolves)
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Rhydon)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORY ROAD | 41-43 | 15% | Land |
| Stark Mountain | 54 | 20% | Land |
| Stark Mountain | 54 | 20% | Land |
| Stark Mountain | 55 | 10% | Land |
| Route 227 (No Mass Outbreak) | 54 | 20% | Land |
| Route 228 | 52 | 10% | Land |
| Route 228 (Morning, Day) | 50 | 10% | Land |
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Tail Whip | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 1 | Stomp | NORMAL | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 9 | Stomp | NORMAL | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 13 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 21 | Scary Face | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 90 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 25 | Rock Blast | ROCK | Physical | 25 | 80 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 33 | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 37 | Horn Drill | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 30 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 42 | Hammer Arm | FIGHTING | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 45 | Stone Edge | ROCK | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 49 | Earthquake | GROUND | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
| 57 | Megahorn | BUG | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Rhydon learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Rhydon can learn the following moves:
AncientPower
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Rhyhorn)
Aqua Tail
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Rhyhorn)
AvalancheTM72
BlockHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Brick BreakTM31
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Rhyhorn)
Dragon Pulse
- TM59
- TM59 (as Rhyhorn)
DynamicPunchEmerald: Move Tutor
Earth Power
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Rhyhorn)
Earthquake
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 58
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 52 (as Rhyhorn)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26 (as Rhyhorn)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 49
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 49 (as Rhyhorn)
Endeavor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Rhyhorn)
Fire Blast
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38 (as Rhyhorn)
Fire PunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Flamethrower
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35 (as Rhyhorn)
FlingTM56
Focus BlastTM52
Focus PunchTM01
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Rhyhorn)
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Giga ImpactTM68
Hammer ArmLevel 42
Helping HandPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Rhyhorn)
Horn Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Rhyhorn)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Ice PunchPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Mega KickFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mega PunchFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Megahorn
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 66
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 57 (as Rhyhorn)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 57
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Rhyhorn)
Natural Gift
- TM83
- TM83 (as Rhyhorn)
OutragePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Poison Jab
- TM84
- TM84 (as Rhyhorn)
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Rhyhorn)
Rock Climb
- HM08
- HM08 (as Rhyhorn)
Rock Polish
- TM69
- TM69 (as Rhyhorn)
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Rhyhorn)
Rollout
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Rhyhorn)
Secret Power
- TM43
- TM43 (as Rhyhorn)
Seismic Toss
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Shadow ClawTM65
Shock Wave
- TM34
- TM34 (as Rhyhorn)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Rhyhorn)
Spite
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Rhyhorn)
Stealth Rock
- TM76
- TM76 (as Rhyhorn)
Superpower
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Rhyhorn)
SurfRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM03
Tail Whip
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Rhyhorn)
ThunderPunchEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Thunderbolt
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24 (as Rhyhorn)
Uproar
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Rhyhorn)
WhirlpoolHeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05