Pokemon Legends Arceus Rhyhorn is a Ground and Rock Type Spikes Pokémon with a Slow growth rate and a 1 Defense EV Yield. Rhyhorn can be found with Lightning Rod, Rock Head and Reckless as an Ability; we recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 345 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
Rhyhorn Stats and Abilities
Based on Rhyhorn Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Rhyhorn Highest IV Stat is Defense (95) and the Lowest being Speed (25).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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E | HP | 80 |
C | Attack | 85 |
D | Defense | 95 |
F | Special Attack | 30 |
F | Special Defense | 30 |
F | Speed | 25 |
E | Total | 345 |
Rhyhorn | Detail |
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Best Nature | Relaxed
↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 15% Ball of Mud ![]() 35% Tumblestone ![]() |
Catch Rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups |
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Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Lightning Rod Lightning Rod forces all single-target Electric-type moves - used by any other Pokémon on the field - to target this Pokémon, and with 100% accuracy. This includes the status move Thunder Wave. The ability is most useful in double/triple battles. |
Ability 2 | Rock Head Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage. |
Hidden Ability | Reckless Reckless increases the power of recoil moves by 20%. By extension this means the amount of recoil damage taken will increase as more more damage is dealt (except for High Jump Kick and Jump Kick which have fixed recoil). |
How To Evolve Rhyhorn in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Rhyhorn requires (Level 42) to evolve into Rhydon and then (trade holding Protector) to evolve into Rhyperior.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution | |||
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Rhyhorn
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→ |
Rhydon
![]() | trade holding Protector![]() → |
Rhyperior
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Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() Rhyhorn
| 345 | 80 | 85 | 30 | 95 | 30 | 25 |
Stat Change
| +140 | +25 | +45 | +15 | +25 | +15 | +15 |
![]() Rhydon
| 485 | 105 | 130 | 45 | 120 | 45 | 40 |
Stat Change
| +50 | +10 | +10 | +10 | +10 | +10 | +0 |
![]() Rhyperior
| 535 | 115 | 140 | 55 | 130 | 55 | 40 |

Alpha Rhyhorn Locations
List of Locations you can find Alpha Rhyhorn in PLA.

Lv. | Location | Description |
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45 | Crimson Mirelands | Diamond Heath |

Where To Find Rhyhorn Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Rhyhorn in PLA.

Pokemon LA Rhyhorn Weakness
Rhyhorn is a Ground and Rock Type pokemon. This will cause Rhyhorn to take More Damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Normal, , Fire, Electric, Poison Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage |
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2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage |
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Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Rhyhorn Weak Against?
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How To Complete Rhyhorn Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Number of heavy specimens caught | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | ||
Number defeated | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Grass-type moves | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you have seen it use Stealth Rock | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you've stunned it by using items | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Number of different forms you've obtained | 2 |

Best Rhyhorn Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Rhyhorn Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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52 |
Giga Impact
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
43 |
Double-Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
34 |
High Horsepower
| ![]() | Physical | 142.5 | 95 | 10 | The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
25 |
Rock Slide
| ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |
Rhyhorn Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Rhyhorn can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1
(10)
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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6
(15)
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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11
(20)
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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18
(28)
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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25
(35)
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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34
(45)
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Power:
142.5 Acc: 95
PP: 10
![]() The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
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43
(54)
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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52
(64)
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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Rhyhorn Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Rhyhorn can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 65
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
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Power: 65
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
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Power: 65
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Power: 55
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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Power:
135 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
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Power: 90
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
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Power:
142.5 Acc: 95
PP: 10
![]() The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
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Power: 120
Acc: 85
PP: 10
![]() Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
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Power:
150 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May burn opponent.
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Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May freeze opponent.
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TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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S |
![]() Landorus Therian
|
![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 145 | 105 | 90 | 80 | 91 |
S |
![]() Garchomp
|
![]() ![]() | 600 | 108 | 130 | 80 | 95 | 85 | 102 |
S |
![]() Landorus
|
![]() ![]() | 600 | 89 | 125 | 115 | 90 | 80 | 101 |
A |
![]() Ursaluna
|
![]() ![]() | 550 | 130 | 140 | 45 | 105 | 80 | 50 |
A |
![]() Rhyperior
|
![]() ![]() | 535 | 115 | 140 | 55 | 130 | 55 | 40 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S |
![]() Hisuian Arcanine
|
![]() ![]() | 555 | 95 | 115 | 95 | 80 | 80 | 90 |
A |
![]() Rhyperior
|
![]() ![]() | 535 | 115 | 140 | 55 | 130 | 55 | 40 |
B |
![]() Probopass
|
![]() ![]() | 525 | 60 | 55 | 75 | 145 | 150 | 40 |
B |
![]() Hisuian Avalugg
|
![]() ![]() | 514 | 95 | 127 | 34 | 184 | 36 | 38 |
B |
![]() Kleavor
|
![]() ![]() | 505 | 70 | 135 | 45 | 95 | 75 | 85 |







































