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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.[[File:RHYHORN.jpg|thumb|Rhyhorn original art]]
 
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.[[File:RHYHORN.jpg|thumb|Rhyhorn original art]]
   
===Special abilities===
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===Natural abilities===
 
Rhyhorn can have the ability [[Rock Head]] or the ability [[Lightningrod]]. Rock Head prevents Rhyhorn from sustaining recoil damage. Lightningrod directs all {{type|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 Ball]]s.
 
Rhyhorn can have the ability [[Rock Head]] or the ability [[Lightningrod]]. Rock Head prevents Rhyhorn from sustaining recoil damage. Lightningrod directs all {{type|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 Ball]]s.
   
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*Unlike the other {{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Ground}}-type Pokémon of [[Generation 1]], Rhyhorn and Rhydon have {{Type|Ground}} as their primary type and {{Type|Rock}} as their secondary.
 
*Unlike the other {{Type|Rock}}/{{Type|Ground}}-type Pokémon of [[Generation 1]], Rhyhorn and Rhydon have {{Type|Ground}} as their primary type and {{Type|Rock}} as their secondary.
*In Pokemon X/Y, the player can ride a Rhyhorn in two areas: 1.In Vainville Town, in the sandbox by your house 2.On Route 9, required to ride to Glittering Cave.
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*In Pokémon X/Y, you can ride a Rhyhorn in two areas: 1. in Vainville Town, in the sandbox by your house, and 2. on Route 9, required to ride to Glittering Cave.
*Rhyhorn probably comes from rhinoceros and horn.
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*Rhyhorn probably comes from rhinoceros and horn.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==

Revision as of 23:11, 18 January 2016

Rhyhorn (Japanese: サイホーン Saihoun) 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.

File:RHYHORN.jpg

Rhyhorn original art

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 and Blue Safari Zone Uncommon
Yellow Safari Zone, Cerulean Cave Uncommon
Gold and Silver Victory Road Common
Crystal Victory Road Common
Ruby and Sapphire Safari Zone Common
FireRed and LeafGreen Safari Zone Rare
Emerald Safari Zone Common
Diamond and Pearl Route 227, Stark Mountain Rare
Platinum Route 214, 227, Stark Mountain, Victory Road Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Victory Road, Safari Zone Rare
Black and White White Forest Uncommon
X and Y Glittering Cave Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone Uncommon

Pokédex entries

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Stats

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Sprites

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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: 1. in Vainville Town, in the sandbox by your house, and 2. on Route 9, required to ride to Glittering Cave.
  • Rhyhorn probably comes from rhinoceros and horn.

Gallery

See also

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