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

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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.

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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.

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

A Rhyhorn was amongst the group of Pokémon used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny and Solana in DP072.

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)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Volcano Cave

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

Generation I Level Move Type Start Horn Attack 30 Stomp 35 Tail Whip 40 Fury Attack 50 Leer

Generation II Level Move Type Start Horn Attack Tail Whip 13 Stomp 19 Fury Attack 31 Scary Face 37 Horn Drill 49 Take Down 55 Earthquake

Generation III Level Move Type Start Horn Attack Tail Whip 10 Stomp 15 Fury Attack 24 Scary Face 29 Rock Blast 38 Horn Drill 43 Take Down 52 Earthquake 57 Megahorn

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Horn Attack Tail Whip 9 Stomp 13 Fury Attack 21 Scary Face 25 Rock Blast 33 Take Down 37 Horn Drill 45 Stone Edge 49 Earthquake 57 Megahorn

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM07 Horn Drill TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double Edge TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Fissure TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM38 Fire Blast TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM48 Rock Slide TM50 Substitute HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM04 Rollout TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM07 Zap Cannon TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM04 Strength

Generation III # Move Type TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM35 Flamethrower TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM26 Earthquake TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM34 Shock Wave TM35 Flamethrower TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Rock Tomb TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief 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 HM06 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.
• Although Rhyhorn's specicies is the "Spikes Pokemon," It cannot learn the move Spikes.

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. Its French name is a combination of rhinocéros and corne.

In other languages

• German: Rihorn
• French: Rhinocorne
• Korean: 뿔카노 Ppulkano
• Chinese: 鐵甲犀牛

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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