Is Rhyhorn Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Rhyhorn appears wild in Hoenn's safari areas. Rock/Ground handles Wattson, Flannery, and chunks of Steven's roster. The evolution line goes all the way to Rhyperior through Protector trade, but even Rhydon carries without it.
Rhyhorn resists most of Roxanne's coverage and hits back hard.
Rhyhorn has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Rhyhorn resists most of Wattson's coverage and hits back hard.
Rhyhorn has the type edge here and should clean up Flannery's team.
Rhyhorn trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.
Rhyhorn trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Tate & Liza's team hits Rhydon's weaknesses hard.
Rhydon trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Rhydon trades roughly evenly with Sidney's team.
Rhydon trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Rhyperior has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Rhyperior trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Rhyperior trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Catch Rhyhorn on Safari Zone (walking, Lv 28-30, common).
Your Rhyhorn should hit Level 42 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Glacia.
How to Get Rhyhorn in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The chain to Rhyhorn requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Rhyhorn in the wild and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Rhyhorn Weakness
Rhyhorn's Ground/Rock typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Water and Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Lightning Rod grants an additional Electric immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Rhyhorn's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Rhyhorn Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Rhyhorn
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Shellos builds →Surf 4x209-246%KO Mud Bomb 2x50-61% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Tympole builds →Surf 4x182-214%KO Mud Shot 2x39-46% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x329-387%KO Aurora Beam 2x78-94% | ||
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ludicolo builds →Surf 4x277-327%KO Mega Drain 4x129-152%KO | ||
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Prinplup builds →Surf 4x258-304%KO Metal Claw 2x22-25% | ||
 Croconaw Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Croconaw builds →Surf 4x206-243%KO Ice Fang 2x29-35% | ||
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Route 101 Gift) | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ludicolo builds →Surf 4x277-326%KO Mega Drain 4x130-153%KO Rock Smash 2x18-21% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x326-383%KO Aurora Beam 2x78-91% Dig 2x30-36% Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
 Bellossom Grass | C | |
Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Dewott builds →Surf 4x260-306%KO Dig 2x34-40% Revenge 2x24-30% | ||
Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Prinplup builds →Surf 4x254-300%KO Dig 2x30-36% Metal Claw 2x19-23% Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Feraligatr builds →Surf 4x255-300%KO Dig 2x44-52% Ice Fang 2x35-42% Power-Up Punch 2x23-28% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ludicolo builds →Surf 4x280-330%KO Mega Drain 4x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x326-384%KO Aurora Beam 2x79-94% Dig 2x30-36% Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
 Clamperl Water | C | |
Bellossom Grass | C | |
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Turtwig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 4x202-238%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chikorita (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 4x356-419%KO Bulldoze 2x28-34% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Clamperl Water | C | |
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Ludicolo builds →Surf 4x283-334%KO Mega Drain 4x129-153%KO Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Feraligatr builds →Surf 4x255-300%KO Dig 2x44-53% Ice Fang 2x37-43% Power-Up Punch 2x24-28% | ||
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Turtwig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 4x204-240%KO Earthquake 2x85-101%KO Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
 Cacturne GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Cacturne builds →Solar Beam 4x481-566%KO Focus Blast 2x160-189%KO | ||
 Sceptile Grass | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Treecko (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 4x444-523%KO Focus Blast 2x148-174%KO Dig 2x37-44% | ||
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Turtwig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 4x196-231%KO Earthquake 2x82-97% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Cacturne GrassDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Cacturne builds →Solar Beam 4x471-554%KO Focus Blast 2x157-185%KO | ||
Sceptile Grass | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Treecko (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 4x435-512%KO Focus Blast 2x145-171%KO Earthquake 2x45-53% | ||
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Turtwig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 4x196-231%KO Earthquake 2x82-97% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Tangrowth builds →Solar Beam 4x461-543%KO Earthquake 2x51-60% Focus Blast 2x154-181%KO | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x390-459%KO Close Combat 2x83-98% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Vileplume builds →Petal Dance 4x461-543%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Garchomp can KO Rhyhorn with Earthquake (114-135%). Starmie threatens a KO with Scald (217-255%).
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x114-135%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Rhyhorn View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin5-5% Scald 4x217-255%KO Ice Beam 2x81-96% | ||
Rhyhorn Evolutions
Rhyhorn is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Rhydon first, then eventually reaches Rhyperior. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 190 total stats over Rhyhorn. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Rhyhorn easily with 200 breeding partners from the Ground and Monster egg groups. Pass egg moves like Counter, Crunch, Crush Claw and 13 more to offspring.
ORAS Rhyhorn Best Moveset
Ground/Rock at 85 Attack. AbilityLightning Rod absorbs Electric and AbilityRock Head removes recoil. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Rhydon one evolution away adds 130 Attack, and Rhyperior after that brings 140 Attack.
Best Build
Rhyhorn best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Special Tank Moveset
- Rototiller
- Earth Power
- Dragon Pulse
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Rhyhorn won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Stone Edge and Earthquake anchor the STAB core.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
Rhyhorn runs in a straight line, smashing everything in its path. It is not bothered even if it rushes headlong into a block of steel. This Pokémon may feel some pain from the collision the next day, however.
Rhyhorn’s brain is very small. It is so dense, while on a run it forgets why it started running in the first place. It apparently remembers sometimes if it demolishes something.
Rhyhorn Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
- Where in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone can I find Rhyhorn?
See the Locations section above for where to find Rhyhorn in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Safari rules: You can only use Safari Balls. No battling. Two tactical items shift the catch/flee trade-off:
- Throw bait to keep Rhyhorn from fleeing (flee rate cut to 1/4) but it becomes harder to catch (catch factor halved).
- Throw a rock to make Rhyhorn easier to catch (catch factor doubled) but it flees twice as often.
- Each effect lasts 2-6 random turns; throwing one cancels the other.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Rhyhorn does the job early-game if you need a Ground/Rock type on your team. Evolve it into Rhydon before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Rhyhorn has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves