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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Rhydon

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Rhydon is a Ground and Rock Type Drill Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass type moves. You can find and catch Rhydon in Giant's Cap with a 30% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Rhydon are 105 HP, 130 Attack, 45 SP Attack, 120 Defense, 45 SP Defense, and 40 Speed.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield RhydonPokemon Sword and Shield Shiny Rhydon
    Regular
    Shiny
    Rhydon Galar Pokedex ID: 265
    Ground
    Rock
    264.6lbs 120kg
    Weight
    Drill Pokémon
    Category
    6'03" 1.9m
    Height
    Monster / Field
    Exp Group
    5,120
    Egg Steps
    20
    Hatch Cycle
    2 Attack Point(s)
    Ev Yield
    Slow
    Exp Group
    ♂ 50.2%
    ♀ 49.8%
    Gender

    Click/Tap the buttons to navigate the Rhydon Guide.

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    List of Rhydon Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

    Total485
    HP105
    Attack130
    Defense120
    Special Attack45
    Special Defense45
    Speed40

    Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Rhydon to have is Brave, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Speed stats.

    Rhydon Abilities

    AbilityTypeEffect
    Lightning RodNormal The Pokémon draws in all Electric-type moves. Instead of being hit by Electric-type moves, it boosts its Sp. Atk.
    Rock HeadNormal Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
    RecklessHidden Powers up moves that have recoil damage.

    Sword Pokedex Entry

    It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.

    Shield Pokedex Entry

    Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Rhydon Evolutions

    How do i get Rhydon's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Rhyhorn evolves into Rhydon when you reach Level 42. Rhydon then evolves into its final evolution Rhyperior with a trade holding Protector.

    Rhyhorn
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    Level 42
    Rhydon
    trending_flat
    trade holding Protector
    Rhyperior
    PokemonCPAtkDefSp AtkSp DefHpSpd
    Rhyhorn
    345859530308025
    Rhydon
    485130120454510540
    Rhyperior
    535140130555511540

    Rhydon Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

    Where do i find and how to get Rhydon?

    Rhydon does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Rhyhorn and evolve it into Rhydon. A popular spawn location you can find Rhyhorn is in the Giant's Cap area with a 30% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

    Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Giant's Cap
    30%31 - 34
    Giant's Cap
    30%31 - 34
    Giant's Cap
    60%31 - 34
    Giant's Cap
    60%31 - 34
    Giant's Cap
    30%31 - 34
    Giant's Cap
    60%31 - 34
    Giant's Cap
    60%31 - 34
    Giant's Cap
    30%31 - 34
    Giant's Cap
    30%31 - 34
    Giant's Mirror
    50%28 - 30
    Motostoke Riverbank
    40%26 - 28
    Motostoke Riverbank
    25%26 - 28
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24
    Potbottom Desert
    16%19 - 24

    Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

    PokemonLocationWeatherSpawnLvl
    Route 8
    20%38 - 40
    Bridge Field
    30%26 - 28
    Motostoke Riverbank
    35%26 - 28
    Motostoke Riverbank
    35%26 - 28
    Stony Wilderness
    40%26 - 28
    Route 10 - Winter Hill Station
    25%43 - 46
    Dusty Bowl
    58%40 - 45
    Lake of Outrage
    33%50 - 52
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    Pokemon Sword and Shield Rhydon Raids

    Where do i find Rhydon Raids?

    You can find Rhydon raids in the following locations: Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness.

    You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Rhydon Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.
    • Rolling Fields
    • Stony Wilderness
    • 5-Star Rhydon
    • Lv. 55-60
    • Gender: Random
    • Ability: Hidden
    • Selection Probabilities:
    • 3-Star Desired: 20%
    • 4-Star Desired: 20%
    • 5-Star Desired: 10%
    • Drops:
    • 100% TR10 Earthquake
    • 100% TR76 Stealth Rock
    • 100% TR87 Drill Run
    • 100% TR94 High Horsepower
    • 80% Aguav Berry
    • 80% Grepa Berry
    • 50% Star Piece
    • 50% Stardust
    • 25% Rare Candy
    • 3% Bottle Cap
    • Bonus Drops:
    • 2% Dynamax Candy
    • 2% Exp. Candy L
    • 1% Exp. Candy XL

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Rhydon Weakness

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

    DamageTypes
    4.0x
    Damage
    2.0x
    Damage
    Ice
    Fighting
    Ground
    Steel
    0.5x
    Damage
    Rock
    Normal
    Flying
    Fire
    0.25x
    Damage
    Poison
    Immune to Damage
    Electric

    What pokemon is Rhydon Weak Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Gyarados Water Flying540
    Milotic Water540
    Vanilluxe Ice535
    Rhyperior Ground Rock535
    Lapras Water Ice535

    What pokemon is Rhydon Strong Against?

    PokemonType 1Type 2CP
    Tyranitar Rock Dark600
    Silvally Normal570
    Arcanine Fire555
    Togekiss Fairy Flying545
    Gyarados Water Flying540
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    Pokemon SW and SH Rhydon Moves List

    What moves can Rhydon learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

    Rhydon can learn the normal type move Horn Drill at level 68. This Physical move One-Hit-KO, if it hits. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Ground and Rock type +50% STAB damage.

    • Level Up Moves
      (Learned)
    • TM Moves
      (Reusable Item)
    • TR Moves
      (One Time Use Item)

    Rhydon Level Up Moves

    LvlMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    00Hammer ArmPhysical1009010Lowers user's Speed.
    01TacklePhysical4010035
    01Tail WhipStatus—10030Lowers opponent's Defense.
    01Smack DownPhysical7510015Makes Flying-type Pokémon vulnerable to Ground moves.
    01BulldozePhysical9010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
    15Horn AttackPhysical6510025
    20Scary FaceStatus—10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
    25StompPhysical6510020May cause flinching.
    30Rock BlastPhysical37.59010Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
    35Drill RunPhysical1209510High critical hit ratio.
    40Take DownPhysical908520User receives recoil damage.
    47EarthquakePhysical15010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
    54Stone EdgePhysical150805High critical hit ratio.
    61MegahornPhysical1208510
    68Horn DrillPhysical——5One-Hit-KO, if it hits.

    TM Moves Rhydon can learn

    TMMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TM00Mega PunchPhysical808520
    TM01Mega KickPhysical120755
    TM02Pay DayPhysical4010020A small amount of money is gained after the battle resolves.
    TM03Fire PunchPhysical7510015May burn opponent.
    TM04Ice PunchPhysical7510015May freeze opponent.
    TM05Thunder PunchPhysical7510015May paralyze opponent.
    TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
    TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
    TM15DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
    TM21RestStatus——10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
    TM22Rock SlidePhysical112.59010May cause flinching.
    TM23ThiefPhysical6010025Also steals opponent's held item.
    TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
    TM25ProtectStatus——10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TM26Scary FaceStatus—10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM31AttractStatus—10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
    TM32SandstormStatus——10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
    TM33Rain DanceStatus——5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
    TM34Sunny DayStatus——5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
    TM36WhirlpoolSpecial358515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
    TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
    TM41Helping HandStatus——20In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
    TM43Brick BreakPhysical7510015Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
    TM48Rock TombPhysical909515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM53Mud ShotSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM54Rock BlastPhysical37.59010Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
    TM57PaybackPhysical5010010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
    TM59FlingPhysical—10010Power depends on held item.
    TM64AvalanchePhysical6010010Power doubles if user took damage first.
    TM65Shadow ClawPhysical7010015High critical hit ratio.
    TM66Thunder FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or paralyze opponent.
    TM67Ice FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
    TM68Fire FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or burn opponent.
    TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
    TM81BulldozePhysical9010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
    TM96Smart StrikePhysical70—10The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
    TM97Brutal SwingPhysical6010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
    TM98Stomping TantrumPhysical112.510010Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
    TM99Breaking SwipePhysical6010015Hits multiple opponents and lowers their attack.

    Rhydon TR Moves

    TRMoveTypeClassPowAccPPEffect
    TR00Swords DanceStatus——20Sharply raises user's Attack.
    TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
    TR02FlamethrowerSpecial9010015May burn opponent.
    TR03Hydro PumpSpecial110805
    TR04SurfSpecial9010015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
    TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
    TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
    TR08ThunderboltSpecial9010015May paralyze opponent.
    TR09ThunderSpecial1107010May paralyze opponent.
    TR10EarthquakePhysical15010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
    TR15Fire BlastSpecial110855May burn opponent.
    TR20SubstituteStatus——10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
    TR21ReversalPhysical—10015The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
    TR24OutragePhysical12010010User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
    TR26EndureStatus——10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
    TR27Sleep TalkStatus——10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
    TR28MegahornPhysical1208510
    TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
    TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
    TR35UproarSpecial9010010User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
    TR39SuperpowerPhysical1201005Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
    TR46Iron DefenseStatus——15Sharply raises user's Defense.
    TR57Poison JabPhysical8010020May poison the opponent.
    TR62Dragon PulseSpecial8510010
    TR64Focus BlastSpecial120705May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR67Earth PowerSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
    TR75Stone EdgePhysical150805High critical hit ratio.
    TR76Stealth RockStatus——20Damages opponent switching into battle.
    TR79Heavy SlamPhysical—10010The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
    TR87Drill RunPhysical1209510High critical hit ratio.
    TR88Heat CrashPhysical—10010The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
    TR94High HorsepowerPhysical142.59510The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
    TR99Body PressPhysical8010010The higher the user's Defense, the stronger the attack.
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