Rhyhorn

Rhyhorn
サイホーン Saihoon

Generation I
Evolutionary line

Type(s)

Species		Spikes Pokémon
Abilities		Lightning Rod Rock Head Reckless ^(DW)
Pokédex
Weezing ← 111 → Rhydon
Kanto	111	Johto	206/211
Hoenn	169/176	Sinnoh	186
Unova	N/A	Coastal Kalos	050
Evolves from		None
Evolves into		Rhydon

Gender
50% ♂ / 50 % ♀
Weight		Height
253.5 lbs.	115.0 kg	3'03"	1.0 m
Pokédex color		Egg group
Gray		Field Monster
Shape		Footprint

Cry

Rhyhorn (Japanese: サイホーン Saihoon) is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

Rhyhorn is a rhino-like Pokémon that is rock hard. It has spikes on top of it to protect itself from its foes. It walks on four legs and has a horn that can be used as a drill. And it has two toes on each foot and two sharp teeth sticking out of its mouth. The male's horn is longer than the female's.

Natural abilities

Rhyhorn can have the ability Rock Head or the ability Lightningrod. Rock Head prevents Rhyhorn from sustaining recoil damage. Lightningrod directs all Electric-type attacks to Rhyhorn. Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not very clever, and can only run in straight lines. It is very difficult to catch in Safari Zone due to missing with Safari Balls.

Behavior

Rhyhorn can be very friendly and playful but if approached from behind they may get startled and run as they have a blindspot directly behind them, like horses do.

Evolution

Rhyhorn evolves into Rhydon at level 42.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
Red/Blue	Safari Zone	Uncommon
Yellow	Safari Zone, Cerulean Cave	Uncommon
Gold/Silver	Victory Road	Common
Crystal	Victory Road	Common
Ruby/Sapphire	Safari Zone	Common
Emerald	Safari Zone	Common
FireRed/LeafGreen	Safari Zone	Rare
Diamond/Pearl	Route 227, Stark Mountain	Rare
Platinum	Route 214, 227, Stark Mountain, Victory Road	Common
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Victory Road, Safari Zone	Rare
Black/White	White Forest	Uncommon
X/Y	Glittering Cave	Common
OR/AS	Safari Zone	Uncommon

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying.
Yellow
A Pokémon with a one-track mind. Once it charges, it won't stop running until it falls asleep.
Gold
It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.
Silver
It doesn't care if there is anything in its way. It just charges and destroys all obstacles.
Crystal
It can remember only one thing at a time. Once it starts rushing, it forgets why it started.
Ruby
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.
Sapphire
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.
Emerald
Once it starts running, it doesn't stop. Its tiny brain makes it so stupid that it can't remember why it started running in the first place.
FireRed
Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging tackles.
LeafGreen
Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying.
Diamond
Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart.
Pearl
Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart.
Platinum
Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work.
HeartGold
It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.
SoulSilver
It doesn't care if there is anything in its way. It just charges and destroys all obstacles.
Black
Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work.
White
Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work.
Black 2
Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work.
White 2
Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work.
X
Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging Tackles.
Y
It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.
Omega Ruby
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.
Alpha Sapphire
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.

Stats

Base Stats
HP	80
Attack	85
Defense	95
Sp. Atk	30
Sp. Def	30
Speed	25
Total	345

Sprites

Version
Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back

Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back


Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back


Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back




Black	White	Black 2	White 2		Back




X	Y	Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire		Back




GO					Back




Sun	Moon				Back

Anime

Trivia

Unlike the other Rock/Ground-type Pokémon of Generation 1, Rhyhorn and Rhydon have Ground as their primary type and Rock as their secondary.
In Pokémon X/Y, you can ride a Rhyhorn in two areas: One is in Vainville Town, in the sandbox by your house, and the other is on Route 9, required to ride to Glittering Cave.
Rhyhorn's name probably comes from "rhinoceros" and "horn".

Gallery

Sources

← Weezing | Rhyhorn | Rhydon →

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