Regular
Shiny
Rhydon
Ground Type
Rock Type
Drill Pokémon
Hisuian Pokedex: #121

Pokemon Legends Arceus Rhydon is a Ground and Rock Type Drill Pokémon with a Slow growth rate and a 2 Attack EV Yield. Rhydon can be found with Lightning Rod, Rock Head and Reckless as an Ability; we recommend the Brave Nature, based on 485 total combined Base Stats in PLA.

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Rhydon Stats and Abilities

Based on Rhydon Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Rhydon Highest IV Stat is Attack (130) and the Lowest being Speed (40).

Rhydon Stats
Rank Stat Value
D
HP
105
S
Attack
130
B
Defense
120
E
Special Attack
45
F
Special Defense
45
F
Speed
40
C
Total
485
Rhydon Details
Rhydon Detail
Best Nature
Brave
+10% Attack
-10% Speed
Liked Foods
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Catch Rate60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups
Field
Monster
Rhydon Abilities
Abilities Description
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 Rhydon in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Rhyhorn requires (Level 42) to evolve into Rhydon and then (trade holding Protector) to evolve into Rhyperior.

Rhydon Evolutions
Base Form Evolution Requirement First Evolution Evolution Requirement Final Evolution
Rhyhorn
Ground Type Rock Type
Level 42
Rhydon
Ground Type Rock Type
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Rhyperior
Ground Type Rock Type
Rhydon Evolution Stat Changes
Evolutions Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
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

Where To Find Rhydon Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus

List of Locations where you can find and catch Rhydon in PLA.

Pokemon LA Rhydon Weakness

Rhydon is a Ground and Rock Type pokemon. This will cause Rhydon to take More Damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Normal, Flying, Fire, Electric, Poison Type moves.

Rhydon Type Weakness
Damage Types
4.0x
More Damage
Water
Grass
2.0x
More Damage
Ice
Fighting
Ground
Steel
0.5x
Less Damage
Rock
Normal
Flying
Fire
0.25x
Less Damage
Poison
Immune to Damage
Electric

What pokemon is Rhydon Weak Against?

Rhydon Weak Against
Tier Pokemon
S
Palkia
Water Type
Dragon Type
S
Origin Palkia
Water Type
Dragon Type
S
Dialga
Steel Type
Dragon Type
S
Origin Dialga
Steel Type
Dragon Type
S
Manaphy
Water Type

What pokemon is Rhydon Strong Against?

Rhydon Strong Against
Tier Pokemon
S
Arceus
Normal Type
S
Regigigas
Normal Type
S
Tornadus
Flying Type
S
Thundurus
Electric Type
Flying Type
S
Enamorus
Fairy Type
Flying Type

How To Complete Rhydon Research Tasks in PLA

Research Task Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Task 7
Number caught1241015
Number defeated1382040
Number of you've defeated with Water-type moves1251020
Times you have seen it use Rock Slide1382040
Times you have seen it use Double-Edge1382040
Times you've seen it use a strong style move1382040
Number of different forms you've obtained2

Best Rhydon Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Moveset for Rhydon Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Rhydon Best Moves
Level Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
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.
STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in Bold
Red Text
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Rhydon Level Up Moves in PLA

List of Moves Rhydon 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.

Rhydon Level Up Moves
Level Move Description
1
(10)
Tackle
Normal Type
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
Physical

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
6
(15)
Bulldoze
Ground Type
Power:
90
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

Lowers opponent's Speed.
11
(20)
Rock Smash
Fighting Type
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
18
(28)
Stealth Rock
Rock Type
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Damages opponent switching into battle.
25
(35)
Rock Slide
Rock Type
Power:
112.5
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical

May cause flinching.
34
(45)
High Horsepower
Ground Type
Power:
142.5
Acc: 95
PP: 10
Physical

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
43
(54)
Double-Edge
Normal Type
Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

User receives recoil damage.
52
(64)
Giga Impact
Normal Type
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Physical

User must recharge next turn.
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Rhydon Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Rhydon can learn from the Move Shop.

Rhydon Move Shop Moves
Move Shop Description
Fire Fang
Fire Type
Power: 65
Acc: 95
PP: 15
Physical

May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
Thunder Fang
Electric Type
Power: 65
Acc: 95
PP: 15
Physical

May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
Ice Fang
Ice Type
Power: 65
Acc: 95
PP: 15
Physical

May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
Rock Smash
Fighting Type
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
Bulldoze
Ground Type
Power:
90
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

Lowers opponent's Speed.
Stealth Rock
Rock Type
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Damages opponent switching into battle.
Rest
Psychic Type
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Fire Punch
Fire Type
Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May burn opponent.
Thunder Punch
Electric Type
Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May paralyze opponent.
Ice Punch
Ice Type
Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May freeze opponent.
Poison Jab
Poison Type
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

May poison the opponent.
Rock Slide
Rock Type
Power:
112.5
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical

May cause flinching.
Shadow Claw
Ghost Type
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
Iron Tail
Steel Type
Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
Physical

May lower opponent's Defense.
Icy Wind
Ice Type
Power: 55
Acc: 95
PP: 15
Special

Lowers opponent's Speed.
Earth Power
Ground Type
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Giga Impact
Normal Type
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Physical

User must recharge next turn.
Aqua Tail
Water Type
Power: 90
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Physical

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
High Horsepower
Ground Type
Power:
142.5
Acc: 95
PP: 10
Physical

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Megahorn
Bug Type
Power: 120
Acc: 85
PP: 10
Physical

Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target to inflict damage.
Stone Edge
Rock Type
Power:
150
Acc: 80
PP: 5
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
Outrage
Dragon Type
Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Hyper Beam
Normal Type
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

User must recharge next turn.
Flamethrower
Fire Type
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

May burn opponent.
Ice Beam
Ice Type
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May freeze opponent.
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Pokemon similar to Rhydon based on Ground Type
Similar Ground Pokemon
TIER Pokemon Type Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
S
Landorus Therian-Pokemon-Image
Landorus Therian
GROUND-Type FLYING-Type 600 89 145 105 90 80 91
S
Garchomp-Pokemon-Image
Garchomp
DRAGON-Type GROUND-Type 600 108 130 80 95 85 102
S
Landorus-Pokemon-Image
Landorus
GROUND-Type FLYING-Type 600 89 125 115 90 80 101
A
Ursaluna-Pokemon-Image
Ursaluna
NORMAL-Type GROUND-Type 550 130 140 45 105 80 50
A
Rhyperior-Pokemon-Image
Rhyperior
GROUND-Type ROCK-Type 535 115 140 55 130 55 40
Pokemon similar to Rhydon based on Rock Type
Similar Rock Pokemon
TIER Pokemon Type Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
S
Hisuian Arcanine-Pokemon-Image
Hisuian Arcanine
FIRE-Type ROCK-Type 555 95 115 95 80 80 90
A
Rhyperior-Pokemon-Image
Rhyperior
GROUND-Type ROCK-Type 535 115 140 55 130 55 40
B
Probopass-Pokemon-Image
Probopass
ROCK-Type STEEL-Type 525 60 55 75 145 150 40
B
Hisuian Avalugg-Pokemon-Image
Hisuian Avalugg
ICE-Type ROCK-Type 514 95 127 34 184 36 38
B
Kleavor-Pokemon-Image
Kleavor
BUG-Type ROCK-Type 505 70 135 45 95 75 85
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