Rhyhorn (Pokémon)

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Rhyhorn サイホーン Sihorn #111
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Ground Rock Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Spikes Pokémon
Abilities Lightningrod or Rock Head Rock Head Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #111 Johto #206 Hoenn #169 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 253.5 lbs. Imperial 115.0 kg Metric 253.5 lbs./115.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Monster and Ground groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 135 Battle Exp.: 1351*
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 Ground/Rock-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Rhyhorn's body consists of gray, rocky plates. Rhyhorn has four short legs and and triangle-shaped head with a single, short horn.

Gender differences

A female has a shorter horn.

Special abilities

Rhyhorn most well known method of attack is to charge straight into things. A charging Rhyhorn can knock a trailer flying. Rhyhorn can also use various Rock and Ground attacks. Rhyhorn can also learn elemental attack, but these type of attacks aren't very strong when used by a Rhyhorn (save for the Elemental Fangs). Rhyhorn is one of the few Pokémon capable of learning Megahorn.

Behavior

One can say that Rhyhorn has rocks for brains because it can only remember one thing at a time. A perfect example of this is whenever a Rhyhorn starts charging, it'll forget why it did so in the first place.

Habitat

File:Roughterrain.gif

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Rhyhorn live in open plains and mountain ranges.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Rhyhorn Take Down.JPG

A Rhyhorn using Take Down.

File:EP088.jpg

A pink Rhyhorn from In the Pink.

At the start of Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden, Ash's Bulbasaur was battling a Rhyhorn belonging to a Hiker.

Rhyhorn was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo in Mewtwo Strikes Back.

The first Pokémon that Ash and co. saw at Pinkan Island in In the Pink was a Rhyhorn.

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

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Rhyhorn debuts in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in Raging Rhydon as Koga's Pokémon. After getting defeated by Red's Pikachu, Pika, it's forced to evolve with a mysterious injection.

In the TCG

Main article: Rhyhorn (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Safari Zone Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common Safari Zone, Cerulean Cave
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Victory Road Crystal Rare Victory Road
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Safari Zone Emerald Common Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Rare Safari Zone Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 227, Stark Mountain Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Phobos Walker Endless Level 39 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Frosty Grotto (1F-4F) Buried Relic (61F-73F) Wish Cave (58F-61F) Southern Cavern (31F-39F) Joyous Tower (58F-61F)

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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Level	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Horn Attack	Horn Attack Tail Whip	Horn Attack Tail Whip	Horn Attack Tail Whip
9				Stomp
10			Stomp
13		Stomp		Fury Attack
15			Fury Attack
19		Fury Attack
21				Scary Face
24			Scary Face
25				Rock Blast
29			Rock Blast
30	Stomp
31		Scary Face
33				Take Down
35	Tail Whip
37		Horn Drill		Horn Drill
38			Horn Drill
40	Fury Attack
43			Take Down
45				Stone Edge
49		Take Down		Earthquake
50	Leer
52			Earthquake
55		Earthquake
57			Megahorn	Megahorn

By TM/HM

#	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM02		Headbutt
TM03		Curse
TM04		Rollout
TM05		Roar	Roar	Roar
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM07	Horn Drill	Zap Cannon
TM08	Body Slam	Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13		Snore	Ice Beam	Ice Beam
TM14		Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard
TM16		Icy Wind
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18			Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23		Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM24	Thunderbolt		Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder
TM26	Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake	Earthquake
TM27	Fissure	Return	Return	Return
TM28	Dig	Dig	Dig	Dig
TM31	Mimic	Mud Slap
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM34	Bide	Swagger	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM35		Sleep Talk	Flamethrower	Flamethrower
TM37		Sandstorm	Sandstorm	Sandstorm
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast	Fire Blast
TM39			Rock Tomb	Rock Tomb
TM40	Skull Bash
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM46			Thief	Thief
TM48	Rock Slide
TM50	Substitute
TM58				Endure
TM59				Dragon Pulse
TM66				Payback
TM69				Rock Polish
TM71				Stone Edge
TM75				Swords Dance
TM76				Stealth Rock
TM78				Captivate
TM80				Rock Slide
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM84				Poison Jab
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM04	Strength	Strength	Strength	Strength
HM06			Rock Smash	Rock Smash
HM08				Rock Climb

By breeding

• Counter
• Crunch
• Crush Claw
• Curse
• Dragon Rush
• Fire Fang
• Ice Fang
• Magnitude
• Reversal
• Rock Slide
• Swords Dance
• Thunder Fang

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• According to interviews with Ken Sugimori, Rhyhorn holds the distinction of being the first Pokémon ever created.
• Rhyhorn has the same cry as Charizard.
• Although Rhyhorn doesn't have a visible tail, it is capable of learning Iron Tail and Tail Whip.

Origin

Its design appears to be inspired by a rhinoceros.

Name origin

Rhyhorn's name may be a combination of rhinoceros and horn. Its Japanese name is a combination of 犀 sai, rhinoceros, and horn.

In other languages

• German: Rihorn
• French: Rhinocorne - Rhinocéros means rhinoceros, and corne means horn.
• Korean: 뿔카노 Ppulkano
• Chinese: 鐵甲犀牛

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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