Rhydon

#112 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Drill Pokémon

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Rhyhorn Chansey

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black 2

Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.

Pokémon White 2

Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.

Details

Types

Weak to

4×

4×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	60
Base Exp.	170

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Monster Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Rhyhorn #111	Level 42	Rhydon #112
Rhydon #112	Trade holding Protector	Rhyperior #464

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Stomp	Physical	65	100	20	The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.
Start	Horn Attack	Physical	65	100	25	The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed horn to inflict damage.
Start	Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
Start	Tail Whip	Status	-	100	30	The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat.
9	Stomp	Physical	65	100	20	The target is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.
12	Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
19	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.
23	Rock Blast	Physical	25	90	10	The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.
30	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
34	Chip Away	Physical	70	100	20	Looking for an opening, the user strikes continually. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.
41	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.
42	Hammer Arm	Physical	100	90	10	The user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.
47	Drill Run	Physical	80	95	10	The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
56	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
62	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.
71	Horn Drill	Physical	-	30	5	The user stabs the target with a horn that rotates like a drill. If it hits, the target faints instantly.
77	Megahorn	Physical	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

			Class				Description
TM05	Roar		Status	-	100	20	The target is scared off and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.
TM06	Toxic		Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Varies	Special	30–70	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day		Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM13	Ice Beam		Special	95	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard		Special	120	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.
TM15	Hyper Beam		Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17	Protect		Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance		Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21	Frustration		Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Smack Down		Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.
TM24	Thunderbolt		Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder		Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM26	Earthquake		Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.
TM27	Return		Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig		Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31	Brick Break		Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team		Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower		Special	95	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM37	Sandstorm		Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM38	Fire Blast		Special	120	85	5	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb		Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade		Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest		Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract		Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief		Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	Round		Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM52	Focus Blast		Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
TM56	Fling		Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM59	Incinerate		Special	30	100	15	The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.
TM65	Shadow Claw		Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM66	Payback		Physical	50	100	10	If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
TM68	Giga Impact		Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish		Status	-	-	20	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM71	Stone Edge		Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance		Status	-	-	30	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM78	Bulldoze		Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
TM80	Rock Slide		Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
TM82	Dragon Tail		Physical	60	90	10	The target is knocked away and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.
TM84	Poison Jab		Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.
TM87	Swagger		Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute		Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94	Rock Smash		Physical	40	100	15	The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
HM01	Cut		Physical	50	95	30	The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM03	Surf		Special	95	100	15	It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM04	Strength		Physical	80	100	15	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Aqua Tail	Physical	90	90	10	The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Block	Status	-	-	5	The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Dragon Pulse	Special	90	100	10	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Drill Run	Physical	80	95	10	The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Endeavor	Physical	-	100	5	An attack move that cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.
Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Ice Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.
Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Uproar	Special	90	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Learn these before evolving. The source column identifies the original method and level where applicable.

	Class				Acquisition	Description
Counter	Physical	-	100	20	Prior evolution: egg	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	Prior evolution: egg	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Crush Claw	Physical	75	95	10	Prior evolution: egg	The user slashes the target with hard and sharp claws. It may also lower the target’s Defense.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	Prior evolution: egg	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Dragon Rush	Physical	100	75	10	Prior evolution: egg	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. It may also make the target flinch.
Fire Fang	Physical	65	95	15	Prior evolution: egg	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it burned.
Ice Fang	Physical	65	95	15	Prior evolution: egg	The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.
Magnitude	Physical	-	100	30	Prior evolution: egg	The user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone around the user. Its power varies.
Reversal	Physical	-	100	15	Prior evolution: egg	An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Rock Climb	Physical	90	85	20	Prior evolution: egg	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. It may also confuse the target.
Skull Bash	Physical	100	100	15	Prior evolution: egg	The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense in the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.
Thunder Fang	Physical	65	95	15	Prior evolution: egg	The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

These moves require the labeled trade, transfer or historical gift route. Individual options do not establish that every combination is legal.

		Class				Acquisition	Description
Ancient Power		Special	60	100	5	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Avalanche		Physical	60	100	10	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
Body Slam		Physical	85	100	15	Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Captivate		Status	-	100	20	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Double-Edge		Physical	120	100	15	Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer	A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Dynamic Punch		Physical	100	50	5	Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits.
Endure		Status	-	-	10	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Focus Punch		Physical	150	100	20	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
Fury Cutter		Physical	20	95	20	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Headbutt		Physical	70	100	15	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.
Mega Kick		Physical	120	75	5	Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer	The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Mega Punch		Physical	80	85	20	Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer	The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mimic		Status	-	-	10	Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mud-Slap		Special	20	100	10	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Natural Gift	Varies	Physical	-	100	15	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Rollout		Physical	30	90	20	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Secret Power		Physical	70	100	20	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Seismic Toss		Physical	-	100	20	Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer	The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
Shock Wave		Special	60	-	20	PokéTransfer from Generation IV	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.
Whirlpool		Special	35	85	15	Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer	Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Lightning Rod

Ability Slot 1

Draws in all Electric-type moves to up Sp. Attack.

Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 2

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

Reckless(Hidden Ability)

Powers up moves that have recoil damage.

Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.

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Rhyhorn

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Chansey

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