Rhyhorn
#169 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Spikes Pokémon
Rhyhorn
#169 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Spikes Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
80
270
364
Attack
85
157
295
Defense
95
175
317
Sp. Atk
30
58
174
Sp. Def
30
58
174
Speed
25
49
163
Total
345
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Normal
Shiny
Rhyhorn
Spikes Pokémon
Growth
| EV yield | 1 Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 69 |
Lore
Pokémon 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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Rhyhorn #169 | Level 42 |  Rhydon #170 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Safari Zone Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 | 20% | - |
Safari Zone Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 10% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Horn Attack |  |  Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | Jabs the foe with sharp horns. |
| Start | Tail Whip | |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE. |
| 10 | Stomp | | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching. |
| 15 | Fury Attack | | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc. |
| 24 | Scary Face | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED. |
| 29 | Rock Blast | | Physical | 25 | 80 | 10 | Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row. |
| 38 | Horn Drill | | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill. |
| 43 | Take Down | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user. |
| 52 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. |
| 57 | Megahorn |  | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam |  |  Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt |  | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. |
| TM25 | Thunder | | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | A fast and unavoidable electric attack. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief |  | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. |
| Double-Edge | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Icy Wind | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED. |
| Mimic | | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Mud-Slap | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy. |
| Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. |
| Rollout | | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. |
| Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
| Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. |
| Crunch | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower SP. DEF. |
| Crush Claw | | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | Tears at the foe with sharp claws. May lower DEFENSE. |
| Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. |
| Magnitude | | Physical | - | 100 | 30 | A ground-shaking attack of random intensity. |
| Reversal | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down. |
| Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. |
| Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK. |
Traits
Lightning Rod
Draws electrical moves.
Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Rock Head
Prevents recoil damage.
Protects against recoil damage.
