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Height
3'03" Imperial
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1.0 m Metric
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3'03"/1.0 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
253.5 lbs. Imperial
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115.0 kg Metric
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253.5 lbs./115.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 1
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 135
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Battle Exp.: 1351*
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Rhyhorn (Japanese: サイホーン Sihorn) is a dual-type Ground/Rock Pokémon.
It evolves into Rhydon starting at level 42, which evolves into Rhyperior when traded holding a Protector.
Biology
Physiology
Rhyhorn is a small rhinoceros-like creature with a body consisting of gray, rocky plates. It has a ridge on its back, and visible fangs protruding from its upper jaw. Rhyhorn has four short legs with two claws. Its head is triangle-shaped with a single, short horn. Rhyhorn has small triangular openings on the sides of its head, which can be presumed to be ears.
Gender differences
A female has a shorter horn.
Special abilities
Rhyhorn's 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. They can learn special attacks, but these types of attacks are not very strong when used by Rhyhorn. Rhyhorn are one of the few Pokémon capable of learning Megahorn.
Behavior
According to earlier entries in the Pokédex, Rhyhorn is actually brainless. This perception was, most likely, not meant to be taken literally. This conclusion of brainlessness was most likely derived from Rhyhorn’s exceedingly unintelligent methods of battle. Rhyhorn’s animal instinct is simply to charge at any enemy or barrier that threatens its well-being. The species is also perceived to have a very short memory, and is seemingly often confused by circumstances it directly influenced. It is popularly believed that they are only able to remember one thing at a time. Despite their severe setbacks in intelligence, they have been recorded as being surprisingly perceptive once captured.
Habitat
Rhyhorn live in open plains and mountain ranges. They are often found in Kanto and the Battle Zone and occasionally in Sinnoh. They have also been imported to the Hoenn Safari Zone.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
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.
Minor appearances
Rhyhorn first 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 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.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Source
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Entry
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EP035
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Rhyhorn
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Ash's Pokédex
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Rhyhorn. Spikes Pokémon. With hard shell protection, its Tackle is very powerful.
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Original series entries continue below.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP088
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Rhyhorn
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Ash's Pokédex
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Rhyhorn, the Spike Pokémon. Rhyhorn is known for its physical power and its considerable offensive and defensive skills.
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In the manga
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 Pokémon Zensho manga
Shigeru has a Rhyhorn which he caught in the Safari Zone.
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 TCG
- Main article: Rhyhorn (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying.
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Blue
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Yellow
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A Pokémon with a one-track mind. Once it charges, it won't stop running until it falls asleep.
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Stadium
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Its bones are 1,000 times harder than human bones. Using its durability and strength, it can destroy tall buildings.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.
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Silver
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It doesn't care if there is anything in its way. It just charges and destroys all obstacles.
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Crystal
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It can remember only one thing at a time. Once it starts rushing, it forgets why it started.
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Stadium 2
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It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging tackles.
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LeafGreen
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Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work.
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HeartGold
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It is inept at turning because of its four short legs. It can only charge and run in one direction.
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SoulSilver
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It doesn't care if there is anything in its way. It just charges and destroys all obstacles.
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Generation V
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Black
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Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work.
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White
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Black 2
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Its powerful tackles can destroy anything. However, it is too slow witted to help people work.
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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Total: 345
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Since they are included in the Sinnoh Pokédex in Pokémon Platinum, Rhyhorn and Rhydon have appeared in every Japan-centric Regional Pokédex.
- In the games, Rhyhorn has the exact same cry as Charizard.
- Rhyhorn's evolution line are the only Pokémon with the Rock/Ground combination to have Ground as its primary type.
- During Brock's Gym battle in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Template:Brock uses a Rhyhorn with the Ability Template:Sturdy, even though Rhyhorn cannot normally have that Ability.
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 a triceratops.
Name origin
Rhyhorn may be a combination of rhinoceros and horn. Rhy may also derive from the igneous rock called rhyolite, alluding to its Ground/Rock type combination.
Sihorn is a combination of 犀 sai (rhinoceros) and horn.
In other languages
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Japanese
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サイホーン Sihorn
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From 犀 sai and horn
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French
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Rhinocorne
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Combination of rhinocéros and corne
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Spanish
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Rhyhorn
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Same as English name
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German
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Rihorn
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Similar to English name
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Italian
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Rhyhorn
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Same as English name
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Korean
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뿔카노 Ppulkano
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From 뿔 Ppul, possibly from 캐논
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Mandarin Chinese
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鐵甲犀牛 / 铁甲犀牛 Tiějiǎxīniú
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Means "Armored rhinoceros"
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Cantonese Chinese
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鐵甲犀牛 Titgaapsāingàuh
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Means "Armored rhinoceros"
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External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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