Shadow Rhyhorn
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Shadow Rhyhorn is a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,651 CP and is weak to Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud-Slap / Bulldoze. It is boosted by Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Shadow Rhyhorn Stats and Max CP
Shadow Rhyhorn's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
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Shadow Rhyhorn Type Chart
Shadow Rhyhorn takes increased damage from:
Grass256.0%
Water256.0%
Fighting160.0%Ground160.0%
Ice160.0%
Steel160.0%
Shadow Rhyhorn takes reduced damage from:
Electric39.1%
Poison39.1%
Fire62.5%
Flying62.5%
Normal62.5%Rock62.5%Shadow Rhyhorn best moveset
Mud-Slap| 1. |  Mud-Slap | Bulldoze | 7.36 | 8.79 | 112.2 |
| 2. | Mud-Slap |  Stomp | 7.12 | 8.50 | 108.4 |
| 3. | Mud-Slap | Horn Attack | 6.73 | 8.04 | 102.6 |
| 4. |  Rock Smash | Bulldoze | 6.37 | 7.61 | 97.1 |
| 5. | Rock Smash | Stomp | 5.89 | 7.04 | 89.8 |
| 6. | Rock Smash | Horn Attack | 5.76 | 6.88 | 87.9 |
| 7. | Mud-Slap | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
| 8. | Rock Smash | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
Fast Attacks
- Rock Smash
17
12
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 17 Energy 12 Weather boost 
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s Trainer Battles Damage 9 Energy 7 Effects Rock Smash has no special effects.See Rock Smash details page ↗ - Mud-Slap19131.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Poison
- Rock
- Steel
Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
- Bug
Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 19 Energy 13 Weather boost 
Sunny
Duration 1.5s Damage window 1.3s - 1.4s Trainer Battles Damage 11 Energy 10 Effects Mud-Slap has no special effects.See Mud-Slap details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Bulldoze80503.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Poison
- Rock
- Steel
- Fire
- Electric
- 62.5%
- Bug
- Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Weather boost - Sunny
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.6s - 3.1s Trainer Battles Damage 80 Energy 55 Effects 
SpecialBulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Bulldoze details page ↗ - Horn Attack45332.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
- Rock
- Steel
- 39.1%
- Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 45 Energy 33 Weather boost 
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s Damage window 0.9s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 40 Energy 35 Effects Horn Attack has no special effects.See Horn Attack details page ↗ - Stomp50501.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
- Rock
- Steel
- 39.1%
- Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 50 Energy 50 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.5s Damage window 0.9s - 1.3s Trainer Battles Damage 55 Energy 40 Effects Stomp has no special effects.See Stomp details page ↗ - Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
- Rock
- Steel
- 39.1%
- Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 10 Energy 33 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 10 Energy 70 Effects Frustration has no special effects.See Frustration details page ↗
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The following chart shows Shadow Rhyhorn's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Rhyhorn's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Rhyhorn has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Shadow Rhyhorn CP Chart
Shadow Rhyhorn reaches a maximum of 1,651 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 841–943 CP, rising to 1,051–1,179 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 664–707 CP.
 Max CP | 1651 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 664 CP - 707 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 886 CP - 943 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 841 CP - 943 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1051 CP - 1179 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
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- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Shadow Rhyhorn Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 CP | 2 | 73 CP | 3 | 123 CP |
| 4 | 172 CP | 5 | 222 CP | 6 | 272 CP |
| 7 | 322 CP | 8 | 372 CP | 9 | 422 CP |
| 10 | 472 CP | 11 | 519 CP | 12 | 566 CP |
| 13 | 613 CP | 14 | 660 CP | 15 | 707 CP |
| 16 | 755 CP | 17 | 802 CP | 18 | 849 CP |
| 19 | 896 CP | 20 | 943 CP | 21 | 991 CP |
| 22 | 1038 CP | 23 | 1085 CP | 24 | 1132 CP |
| 25 | 1179 CP | 26 | 1227 CP | 27 | 1274 CP |
| 28 | 1321 CP | 29 | 1368 CP | 30 | 1415 CP |
| 31 | 1439 CP | 32 | 1463 CP | 33 | 1486 CP |
| 34 | 1510 CP | 35 | 1533 CP | 36 | 1557 CP |
| 37 | 1580 CP | 38 | 1604 CP | 39 | 1628 CP |
| 40 | 1651 CP | 41 | 1672 CP | 42 | 1693 CP |
| 43 | 1715 CP | 44 | 1736 CP | 45 | 1757 CP |
| 46 | 1779 CP | 47 | 1801 CP | 48 | 1823 CP |
| 49 | 1845 CP | 50 | 1867 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #111 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 115 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 10% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Evolution Chart
- Rhyhorn evolves into Rhydon which costs 25 Candy.
- Rhydon evolves into Rhyperior which costs 100 Candy. You need to use a Sinnoh Stone to evolve.
How to purify Shadow Rhyhorn
| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Rhyhorn
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Rhyhorn's Ground and Rock-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Rhyhorn.
Ground
Rock
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Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 624,000 | 406  | 360  |
| LVL 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| LVL 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| LVL 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| LVL 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| LVL 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| LVL 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| LVL 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Rhyhorn Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Rhyhorn from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Rhyhorn in Pokémon GO.
Shadow Rhyhorn family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Rhyhorn in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Rhyhorn
Rhydon
Rhyperior
Dynamax Rhyhorn
Dynamax Rhydon
Dynamax Rhyperior
Shadow Rhyhorn
Shadow Rhydon
Shadow RhyperiorSize information
No size information available for this Pokémon
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 14s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 5s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0.8 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Shadow Rhyhorn
Regular Shadow Rhyhorn
Regular Shadow Rhyhorn ♀
Shiny Shadow Rhyhorn
Shiny Shadow Rhyhorn ♀Shadow Rhyhorn high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Rhyhorn. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Shadow Rhyhorn Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Its massive bones are 1000 times harder than human bones. It can easily knock a trailer flying. |
| Yellow | A POKéMON with a one-track mind. Once it charges, it won't stop running until it falls asleep. |
| 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 ob stacles. |
| Crystal | It can remember only one thing at a time. Once it starts rushing, it forgets why it started. |
| 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 1,000 times harder than human bones. Its TACKLE can knock a semitrailer flying. |
| Diamond, Pearl | Its body is clad in a thick hide, and its tackles topple buildings. Unfortunately, it is not smart. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | 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. |
| 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. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | A Pokémon with a one-track mind. Once it charges, it won’t stop running until it falls asleep. |
| Sword | Strong, but not too bright, this Pokémon can shatter even a skyscraper with its charging tackles. |
| Shield | It can remember only one thing at a time. Once it starts rushing, it forgets why it started. |
| Legends: Arceus | Ludicrously strong—when it butts heads with a mountain, it is the mountain that shatters. But its short legs struggle with turns, and it is incapable of stopping unless it collides with something. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Shadow Rhyhorn’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon, Shadow Rhyhorn is especially weak against Grass and Water-type moves, and weak against Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves.
What are the best moves for Shadow Rhyhorn in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Shadow Rhyhorn in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Bulldoze. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.792 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 112.218.
How does Shadow Rhyhorn perform in Raids?
Shadow Rhyhorn's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Shadow Rhyhorn rank as a Ground-type attacker?
Shadow Rhyhorn is an E-Tier Ground-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Rhyhorn?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Rhyhorn: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.
What is Shadow Rhyhorn’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Shadow Rhyhorn’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1651 CP and 1867 CP at Level 50.
Can Shadow Rhyhorn be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Rhyhorn can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Shadow Rhyhorn Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Shadow Rhyhorn cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.