The Drill Pokémon, Rhydon, is a Ground and Rock-type creature that serves as the first evolution of Rhyhorn. Whether you are following a wiki or looking for a quick walkthrough on building your team, knowing its baseline attributes, evolution methods, and type matchups keeps your Pokémon safe and battle-ready.
How to Evolve Rhydon
- Level up Rhyhorn to 42: Rhyhorn evolves into Rhydon naturally upon hitting level 42 without needing any items.
- Obtain a Protector: To take the second evolution step into Rhyperior, ensure your Rhydon is holding the Protector item.
- Trade the Rhydon: Complete a trade with another player while Rhydon holds the Protector to trigger its evolution into Rhyperior.
Rhydon Base Stats
- HP: 105
- Attack: 130
- Defense: 120
- Sp. Atk: 45
- Sp. Def: 45
- Speed: 40
Strengths and Weaknesses
Rhydon benefits from a valuable type immunity alongside standard resistances and notable vulnerabilities:
- Immune: Electric
- Resistant: Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, Rock
- Weak: Fighting, Grass, Ground, Ice, Steel, Water
- Normal Damage: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Psychic
Key Pokémon Data
- National Pokédex Number: #0,012
- Abilities: Lighting Rod or Rock Head
- Hidden Ability: Reckless
- Egg Groups: Monster and Field
- EV Yield: Two Attack