Rhyhorn (Pokémon)

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Rhyhorn Spikes Pokémon サイホーン Sihorn #111 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ground Rock Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Lightning Rod or Rock Head Cacophony Cacophony Reckless Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Rhyhorn 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 253.5 lbs. 115.0 kg Rhyhorn 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 135 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 69 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Rhyhorn 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves into Rhydon starting at level 42, which evolves into Rhyperior when traded holding a Protector.

Biology

Rhyhorn is a rhinoceros-like creature with a body covered in gray, rocky plates. Its underside and rear are smooth, and it has four short legs with two claws on each foot. It has a triangular head with narrow, red eyes, two fangs protruding from its upper jaw, and small, triangular openings on the upper sides. A spiked ridge runs along its back, and it has a single short horn on the tip of its snout. The female has a shorter horn than the male. In addition to its rocky hide, its bones are a thousand times harder than human bones.

Rhyhorn's brain is very small, giving it a one-track mind. When it runs, it forgets why it started and continues until it falls asleep. However, it may recall the reason upon demolishing something. Rhyhorn runs in a straight line due to its short legs making it inept at turning. It does not care if obstacles get in the way, merely smashing through them or sending them flying. Sometimes it may feel pain the day after a collision. Rhyhorn lives in rough terrain.

In the anime

In the main series

Rhyhorn in the anime

Major appearances

A Rhyhorn appeared in Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden under the ownership of a Hiker. Ash's Bulbasaur defeated it in battle.

A Rhyhorn owned by Corey was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back. The Rhyhorn clone was seen again in Mewtwo Returns, having by this point bred a baby Rhyhorn with the clone of Fergus's Nidoqueen.

The first Pokémon that Ash and his friends saw at Pinkan Island in In the Pink was a Rhyhorn, which was pink in color. Although initially unaware of the trio, Ash rushed up to it and antagonized it. It then cornered the gang at a cliff-edge, and attempted to charge at them, who were saved by Togepi using Teleport via Metronome, causing Rhyhorn to charge over the cliff. It was then rescued by Ash and friends with the help of the resident Officer Jenny.

A Rhyhorn charged at Ash's Donphan after it had angered it by accident in Odd Pokémon Out.

Grace has a Rhyhorn which first appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!. It was used in many races when Grace was younger.

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!, including one that belongs to Ian.

A Rhyhorn appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

Another Rhyhorn appeared in A Race for Home!, where Serena hijacked it to chase after Team Rocket who stole cheese.

Minor appearances

Rhyhorn debuted in The Flame Pokémon-athon!, entering a race with its Trainer. Rhyhorn jumped onto a stone but they sank, and Rhyhorn and its Trainer were eliminated from the race.

Rhyhorn appeared in the banned episode EP035. Ash attempted to capture it in the Safari Zone, but it got away.

A Rhyhorn appeared in A Chansey Operation, where it was one of the injured Pokémon brought to the clinic.

Multiple Rhyhorn were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral and The Rivalry Revival.

Rhyhorn also appeared in The Power of One.

Two Rhyhorn were seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in A Tent Situation.

A Rhyhorn was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

A Rhyhorn was seen in the wild in The Legend of Thunder!.

Multiple Rhyhorn also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest, Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias and Destiny Deoxys.

Jon Dickson's Rhyhorn defeated Harrison's Houndoom and knocked Harrison out of the Silver Conference in Johto Photo Finish.

A Rhyhorn that belonged to Noland was seen in Numero Uno Articuno.

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies.

A Rhyhorn was amongst the group of Pokémon used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two.

A Rhyhorn appeared in Camping It Up!.

Multiple Rhyhorn were caught by the Pokémon Pinchers in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One).

A Rhyhorn appeared in the opening scenes of Giratina and the Sky Warrior and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in a fantasy/flashback in A Showcase Debut!.

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in Master Class Choices! where they were used as part of the Theme Performance of the Fleurrh City Pokémon Showcase.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP035 Rhyhorn Ash's Pokédex Rhyhorn, the Spikes Pokémon. It's covered in a tough armor, giving its Tackle attack an extraordinarily destructive power. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP088 Rhyhorn Ash's Pokédex Rhyhorn, the Spiked Pokémon. Rhyhorn is known for its physical power and its considerable offensive and defensive skills.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY007 Rhyhorn Ash's Pokédex Rhyhorn, the Spikes Pokémon. Rhyhorn recklessly charges straight ahead, trampling over anything that gets in its way.

In Pokémon Origins

Rhyhorn in Pokémon Origins

A Rhyhorn appeared in File 3: Giovanni, where Giovanni sent it out for his Gym battle against Red. It took out most of his team and tied against his Hitmonlee.

In the manga

Rhyhorn in Pokémon Adventures

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Drake's Rhyhorn was only seen in a flashback. It is currently unknown whether or not he still has it.

In the movie adaptations

Rhyhorn appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter. It was only seen in a Pokémon hunter's camp.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Rhyhorn debuts in the Red, Green & Blue arc in Raging Rhydon as Koga's Pokémon. After getting defeated by Red's Pikachu, Pika, it's forced to evolve with a mysterious injection, and knocks out Misty with its increased power.

In Long Live the Nidoqueen!?, another Rhyhorn is seen in possession of Giovanni, and is one of his main fighters, who knocked out Red's Aerodactyl with a simple Tail Whip. He also later uses it in the battle with Lance to generate a sandstorm by crushing rocks.

In The Last Battle XIII a Rhyhorn was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.

Rhyhorn was one of the rental Pokémon used by Emerald in his Factory challenge.

A Rhyhorn belonging to Y debuted in An X-cuse to Come Out and Play. It was originally owned by Grace. It often carries X around while he sits inside a tent attached to its back. Much later, Y decides to officially keep Rhyhorn on her team, and nicknames it Rhyrhy.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Shigeru has a Rhyhorn which he caught in the Safari Zone.

In the TCG

Main article: Rhyhorn (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon X and Y: In X and Y, the player's mother, Grace, is a retired Rhyhorn racer. Her Rhyhorn partner lounges outside her house. The player can ride it, but cannot take it outside the small front lawn. The player can ride another Rhyhorn on Route 9, which is the only way to cross the jagged, rocky terrain to Glittering Cave.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying. Blue Yellow A Pokémon with a one-track mind. Once it charges, it won't stop running until it falls asleep. Stadium Its bones are 1,000 times harder than human bones. Using its durability and strength, it can destroy tall buildings.

Generation II 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. Stadium 2 It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.

Generation III 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.

Generation IV Diamond Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart. Pearl 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.

Generation V Black Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work. White Black 2 Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work. White 2

Generation VI 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.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Safari Zone Blue (Japan) Safari Zone Yellow Safari Zone, Cerulean Cave

Generation II Gold Silver Victory Road Crystal Victory Road

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Safari Zone Emerald Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Safari Zone Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 227, Stark Mountain Platinum Routes 214 and 227, Victory Road, Stark Mountain HeartGold SoulSilver Victory Road, Safari Zone Trade Bonsly with Brock in Diglett's CaveMoSa Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Volcano Path

Generation V Black Trade White White Forest* Black 2 White 2 Trade with Curtis or Yancy in Nimbasa City Dream World Rugged Mountain

Generation VI X Y Glittering Cave Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone (Zone 3, tall grass)

Generation VII Sun Moon Blush Mountain (Island Scan)Su

In side games

Generation I Pinball Safari Zone

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Pinball: R&S Safari Zone (Ruby Field) Trozei! Phobos Walker, Endless Level 39, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Frosty Grotto (1F-4F), Buried Relic (61F-73F), Wish Cave (58F-61F), Southern Cavern (31F-39F), Joyous Tower (58F-61F)

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Northern Desert (8F-15F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) MD Sky Northern Desert (8F-15F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) Ranger: SoA Volcano Cave Rumble Rocky Cave (Both Modes C, Advanced Mode A)

Generation V Rumble Blast Desert: Sunny Seashore Conquest Terrera, Cragspur Rumble U Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Infinite Ruins: Stage 2 Shuffle Violeta Palace: Stage 377 Rumble World Diamond Crater: Rock Chasm (All Areas)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Def: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Speed: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Total: 345	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 30.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/5 ★★☆☆☆	Power 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill 1/2 ★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 11/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target and its Ability is not Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Horn Attack Normal Physical 06565 100100% 25 011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 011 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 055 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 099 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 1313 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 1717 Stomp Normal Physical 06565 100100% 20 2121 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 2525 Chip Away Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 2929 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10 3333 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 09595% 10 3737 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 4141 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5 4545 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 4949 Megahorn Bug Physical 120120 08585% 10 5353 Horn Drill Normal Physical 0000— 03030% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM23 TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM67 TM67 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 —}}—% 10 TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 Crush Claw Normal Physical 75 95% 10 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10 Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15 Guard Split* Psychic Status — —% 10 Ice Fang Ice Physical 65 95% 15 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Magnitude Ground Physical — 100% 30 Metal Burst Steel Physical — 100% 10 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Rototiller Ground Status — —% 10 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Rhyhorn in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Rhyhorn in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Rhyhorn can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Rhyhorn cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By events

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Island Scan Skull Bash Normal Physical 130 100% 10

A superscript level indicates that Rhyhorn can learn this move normally in Generation VII Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Rhyhorn Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Rhyhorn Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Tackle	Normal	A Race for Home!

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.7% Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP I'm kinda very hard. 26%-50% HP My HP went down to half... 1%-25% HP Can't keep going... No power to fight... Level up I did it. Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ground Poké Assist: Ground Field move: (Tackle ×2) Browser entry R-000 It opens up fissures in the ground to attack.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Bulldoze Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Lightningrod Ability 2: Bodyguard Ability 3: Jagged Edge Defense: ★★ Speed: ★ Evolves into Rhydon when its Attack is 108 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Masatoyo and Shizuka
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 50 - 70 0 #534 Brute Force Increases damage for attacks that are not very effective.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 160 Base Attack: 110 Base Defense: 116 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: ? km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Mud-Slap, Rock Smash Charged Attacks: Bulldoze, Horn Attack, Stomp

Evolution

Unevolved Rhyhorn  Ground  Rock

Level 42 →

First Evolution Rhydon  Ground  Rock

Trade holding Protector →

Second Evolution Rhyperior  Ground  Rock

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Rhyhorn images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• During his Gym battle in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Brock uses a Rhyhorn with the Ability Sturdy, even though Rhyhorn cannot normally have that Ability.
• Prior to Generation VI, Rhyhorn and Charizard had a nearly identical cry.

Origin

Its design appears to be inspired by an Indian rhinoceros, with similar plated armor, and an Uintatherium from whom it may have taken its flat head and horn, with elements of ceratopsids.

Name origin

Rhyhorn may be a combination of rhinoceros and horn. Rhy may also derive from the igneous rock called rhyolite, alluding to Rhyhorn's Ground/Rock type combination.

Sihorn is a combination of 犀 sai (rhinoceros) and horn.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese サイホーン Sihorn From 犀 sai and horn French Rhinocorne Combination of rhinocéros and corne Spanish Rhyhorn Same as English name German Rihorn Similar to English name Italian Rhyhorn Same as English name Korean 뿔카노 Ppulkano From 뿔 Ppul, possibly from 캐논 Mandarin Chinese 鐵甲犀牛 / 铁甲犀牛 Tiějiǎxīniú Means "Armored rhinoceros" Cantonese Chinese 鐵甲犀牛 Titgaapsāingàuh Means "Armored rhinoceros"

More languages Hebrew ראיהורן Riihorn Transcription of English name Hindi रएहॉर्न Rhyhorn Same as English name Russian Райхорн Raykhorn Transcription of English name

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