Pokémon Claude Red
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Rhydon (#112) is a Ground/Rock-type Drill Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Rhydon in Cerulean Cave (2F) and Cerulean Cave (B1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (B1F) (19.9%, Lv 55). It evolves from Rhyhorn at level 42 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Attack (130), and its base stat total of 440 ranks #13 of 151.
Shielded by hide as tough as armor, Rhydon can tolerate molten lava reaching 3,600 degrees without harm.
Where to find Rhydon in Pokémon Red
- Cerulean Cave (B1F): walking, Lv 55, 19.9% of encounters.
- Cerulean Cave (2F): walking, Lv 52, 9.8% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 105 | #8 of 151 | |
| Attack | 130 | #2 of 151 | |
| Defense | 120 | #5 of 151 | |
| Special | 45 | #116 of 151 | |
| Speed | 40 | #126 of 151 | |
| Total | 440 | #13 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Rhydon
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | Water Grass |
| 2× (weak to) | Ice Fighting Ground |
| ½× (resists) | Normal Fire Flying Rock |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Poison |
| 0× (immune) | Electric |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| Start | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Start | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 30 | Stomp | Normal | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 40 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 48 | Horn Drill | Normal | — | 30% | 5 |
| 55 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 64 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85% | 20 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Horn Drill | Normal | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Fissure | Ground | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Rhydon in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Rhydon in Cerulean Cave (2F) and Cerulean Cave (B1F); the best odds are in Cerulean Cave (B1F) (19.9%, Lv 55).
What type is Rhydon?
Rhydon is Ground/Rock type. It takes double damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, and Ground and is immune to Electric.
Does Rhydon evolve?
Rhydon is the final form: it evolves from Rhyhorn at level 42.
What moves does Rhydon learn?
Rhydon starts with Horn Attack, Stomp, Tail Whip, and Fury Attack and learns Stomp (Lv 30), Tail Whip (Lv 35), Fury Attack (Lv 40), Horn Drill (Lv 48), Leer (Lv 55), and Take Down (Lv 64) by leveling up. It can learn 32 TMs and HMs.
What are Rhydon's base stats?
HP 105, Attack 130, Defense 120, Special 45, Speed 40, for a total of 440.
What's the catch rate of Rhydon?
Rhydon's catch rate is 60 out of 255.