Rhydon (Japanese: サイドン Saidon) is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Biology
Physiology
It is a rock hard Pokémon that developed a long tail and learned to stand biped-ally, meaning on two legs. It is a rhino-like creature that can crush rocks and has a long drill that can drill through rocks.
Special abilities
Rhydon can have the ability Rock Head or the ability Lightningrod. Rock Head prevents Rhydon from sustaining recoil damage. Lightningrod directs Electric-type attacks to Rhydon. This Pokémon is disadvantaged when attacking Grass, Fighting, Water, or other Ground-type Pokémon. This Pokémon's brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. Its hide is so thick and protective that Rhydon can thrive in very hot places.
Evolution
Rhydon is the evolved form of Rhyhorn. Rhydon evolves into the Generation IV Pokémon, Rhyperior, when traded while holding the Protector.
Anime
- Blaine's Rhydon
- Giovanni's Rhydon
- Pietra's Rhydon
- Head Engineer's Rhydon
- Assunta's Rhydon
- Team Rocket's Rhydon
Game info
Game locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Red and Blue | Cerulean Cave | Rare |
Yellow | Cerulean Cave | Rare |
Gold and Silver | Evolve Rhyhorn | None |
Crystal | Victory Road | Rare |
Ruby and Sapphire | Evolve Rhyhorn | None |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Evolve Rhyhorn | None |
Emerald | Evolve Rhyhorn | None |
Diamond and Pearl | Route 227, Route 228, Stark Mountain | Common |
Platinum | Route 227, Route 228, Stark Mountain, Sinnoh Victory Road | Common |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Safari Zone | Uncommon |
Black and White | Evolve Rhyhorn | None |
X and Y | Evolve Rhyhorn | None |
Side game locations
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Evolve Rhyhorn |
Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 15, Forever Level 64, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den |
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Evolve Rhyhorn |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Sky Stairway (1-49F) |
Pokémon Ranger | Jungle Relic |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Volcano Cave, Haruba Desert, Altru Tower |
Pokémon Rumble | Rocky Cave |
Pokédex entries
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Sprites
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Trivia
- Rhydon and its family members are the only Pokémon to have a Rock/Ground combination where it is switched around with the only Pokémon having Ground type as the first type and Rock as the secondary.
- Rhydon was the very first Pokémon to be designed.
- Rhydon shares the same species name as Nidoking and Nidoqueen, they're all known as "Drill Pokémon".
- A glitch Pokémon called 94 will convert into Rhydon for the first time after being caught.
Origins
Rhydon appears to be based off a rhinoceros whilst its name is possibly a reference to rhinoceros, due to its origin.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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