Rhydon
Table of Contents
Rhydon is a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon, Rhydon is especially weak against Grass and Water-type moves, and weak against Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves.
Rhydon's maximum Combat Power stat is 3594 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Mud-Slap / Earthquake. Rhydon encounters are boosted during Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather. Shiny Rhydon is available! ✨
Rhydon Stats and Max CP
Rhydon's Tier Ranking
Rhydon Type Chart
Rhydon takes increased damage from:
Rhydon takes reduced damage from:
Moves Analysis
# | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | DPS | TDO | Score 🔽 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12.12 | 260.6 | 10.87 | ||
| 2. | 12.02 | 258.4 | 10.77 | ||
| 3. | 11.34 | 243.9 | 10.17 | ||
| 4. | 11.29 | 242.7 | 10.12 | ||
| 5. | 10.97 | 235.9 | 9.84 | ||
| 6. | 10.40 | 223.6 | 9.32 | ||
| 7. | 10.23 | 219.9 | 9.17 | ||
| 8. | 9.57 | 205.9 | 8.58 |
Fast Attacks
Rock Smash17
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-Slap19
13
1.5s
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
Megahorn *105
100
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.5s - 1.7s Trainer Battles Damage 110 Energy 55 Effects Megahorn has no special effects.See Megahorn details page ↗
Breaking Swipe45
33
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
- 39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 45 Energy 33 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.5s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 50 Energy 50 Effects Special
Breaking Swipe has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Breaking Swipe details page ↗
Earthquake140
100
3.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
- 62.5%
Bug
Grass
- 39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 140 Energy 100 Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s Trainer Battles Damage 120 Energy 65 Effects Earthquake has no special effects.See Earthquake details page ↗
Stone Edge105
100
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%

Bug
Fire
Ice
- 62.5%
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 0.9s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 100 Energy 55 Effects Stone Edge has no special effects.See Stone Edge details page ↗
Surf60
50
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
- 62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 60 Energy 50 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s Damage window 1.2s - 1.4s Trainer Battles Damage 75 Energy 45 Effects Surf has no special effects.See Surf details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Rhydon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Rhydon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Rhydon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Rhydon in the meta
PvE Analysis
Recommended moves
- Ground Attacker:
Mud-Slap
Earthquake - Rock Attacker:
Mud-Slap
Stone Edge
Rhydon is definitely usable thanks to its decent ATK stat, but it is widely outclassed in the Raids meta. Pokémon like Krookodile and Golurk deal more damage than it, but the most notable factor is that it has an evolution that surpasses it in all parameters.\n\nIn the Rock typing, Rhydon lacks a Fast Move and as such, is out of contention here.\n\nComing to Gym defense, the situation is always bad when you have two double-weaknesses, so this is a role you do not want Rhydon to undertake.
PvP Analysis
Recommended moves
- Great League:
Mud-Slap
Stone Edge
Earthquake - Ultra League:
Mud-Slap
Stone Edge
Earthquake - Master League:
Mud-Slap
Stone Edge
Earthquake
🔵 Great League
Without a quick moveset and a number of weaknesses for opponents to exploit, Rhydon fades into the Great League, leaving no impact in its wake. In fact, you would expect it to put up a fight in the (2-2) shield scenario, but alas, it fails here too.
🟡 Ultra League
The same issue plagues Rhydon's chances in the Ultra League as well, and actually, it's worse for it here, given the wider scope of threats that can melt it down. You become a liability if you run Rhydon in PvP.
🟣 Master League
Rhydon is terrible in the Master League, with its low ATK and awkward moveset. Just evolve it.
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #112 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 120 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Catch Rate | 20% |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost |
Evolution Chart
More information
Rhydon family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Rhydon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Size information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.93 m | 0.95 m | 1.9 m | 2.85 m | 3.33 m |
Rhydon's height ranges from 0.93 m to 3.33 m, with the average being 1.9 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Rhydon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.931 m | 0.95 m |
| 3′01″ | 3′01″ | |
| XS | 0.95 m | 1.9 m |
| 3′01″ | 6′03″ | |
| M | 1.425 m | 2.375 m |
| 4′08″ | 7′10″ | |
| XL | 2.375 m | 2.85 m |
| 7′10″ | 9′04″ | |
| XXL | 2.85 m | 3.325 m |
| 9′04″ | 10′11″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 8s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 20.0% |
| Attack Timer | 3s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Rhydon CP Chart
Rhydon's has 3594 max CP (at Level 50). A Rhydon obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1736 CP to 1816 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2170 CP to 2270 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Rhydon can be found in the 1302 CP to 1362 CP range.
| 3594 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 1302 CP - 1362 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1736 CP - 1816 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1736 CP - 1816 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2170 CP - 2270 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Rhydon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 CP | 2 | 140 CP | 3 | 236 CP |
| 4 | 332 CP | 5 | 428 CP | 6 | 524 CP |
| 7 | 620 CP | 8 | 716 CP | 9 | 812 CP |
| 10 | 908 CP | 11 | 999 CP | 12 | 1090 CP |
| 13 | 1181 CP | 14 | 1271 CP | 15 | 1362 CP |
| 16 | 1453 CP | 17 | 1544 CP | 18 | 1635 CP |
| 19 | 1725 CP | 20 | 1816 CP | 21 | 1907 CP |
| 22 | 1998 CP | 23 | 2089 CP | 24 | 2180 CP |
| 25 | 2270 CP | 26 | 2361 CP | 27 | 2452 CP |
| 28 | 2543 CP | 29 | 2634 CP | 30 | 2725 CP |
| 31 | 2770 CP | 32 | 2815 CP | 33 | 2861 CP |
| 34 | 2906 CP | 35 | 2952 CP | 36 | 2997 CP |
| 37 | 3042 CP | 38 | 3088 CP | 39 | 3133 CP |
| 40 | 3179 CP | 41 | 3219 CP | 42 | 3260 CP |
| 43 | 3301 CP | 44 | 3342 CP | 45 | 3383 CP |
| 46 | 3425 CP | 47 | 3467 CP | 48 | 3509 CP |
| 49 | 3551 CP | 50 | 3594 CP |
Mega Pokémon that boost Rhydon
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Rhydon's Ground and Rock-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Rhydon.
Ground
Rock
More information
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.
Catch Rates and Power Up Costs
Rhydon Pokémon GO Power Up Costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Rhydon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Rhydon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Rhydon in Pokémon GO.
Complete Rhydon Power Up Costs Table
| LVL | Power Ups | Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | Total Stardust | Total Candy | Total Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 | - | 200 | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | 2 | 200 | 1 | - | 400 | 2 | - |
| 2 | 3 | 200 | 1 | - | 600 | 3 | - |
| 2.5 | 4 | 200 | 1 | - | 800 | 4 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,200 | 5 | - |
| 3.5 | 6 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,600 | 6 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,000 | 7 | - |
| 4.5 | 8 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,400 | 8 | - |
| 5 | 9 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,000 | 9 | - |
| 5.5 | 10 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,600 | 10 | - |
| 6 | 11 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,200 | 11 | - |
| 6.5 | 12 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,800 | 12 | - |
| 7 | 13 | 800 | 1 | - | 5,600 | 13 | - |
| 7.5 | 14 | 800 | 1 | - | 6,400 | 14 | - |
| 8 | 15 | 800 | 1 | - | 7,200 | 15 | - |
| 8.5 | 16 | 800 | 1 | - | 8,000 | 16 | - |
| 9 | 17 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 9,000 | 17 | - |
| 9.5 | 18 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 10,000 | 18 | - |
| 10 | 19 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 10.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 12,000 | 20 | - |
| 11 | 21 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 13,300 | 22 | - |
| 11.5 | 22 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 14,600 | 24 | - |
| 12 | 23 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 15,900 | 26 | - |
| 12.5 | 24 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 17,200 | 28 | - |
| 13 | 25 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 18,800 | 30 | - |
| 13.5 | 26 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 20,400 | 32 | - |
| 14 | 27 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 22,000 | 34 | - |
| 14.5 | 28 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 23,600 | 36 | - |
| 15 | 29 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 15.5 | 30 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 27,400 | 40 | - |
| 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 29,300 | 42 | - |
| 16.5 | 32 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 31,200 | 44 | - |
| 17 | 33 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 33,400 | 46 | - |
| 17.5 | 34 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 35,600 | 48 | - |
| 18 | 35 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 37,800 | 50 | - |
| 18.5 | 36 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 40,000 | 52 | - |
| 19 | 37 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 42,500 | 54 | - |
| 19.5 | 38 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 45,000 | 56 | - |
| 20 | 39 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 20.5 | 40 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 50,000 | 60 | - |
| 21 | 41 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 53,000 | 63 | - |
| 21.5 | 42 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 56,000 | 66 | - |
| 22 | 43 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 59,000 | 69 | - |
| 22.5 | 44 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 62,000 | 72 | - |
| 23 | 45 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 65,500 | 75 | - |
| 23.5 | 46 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 69,000 | 78 | - |
| 24 | 47 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 72,500 | 81 | - |
| 24.5 | 48 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 76,000 | 84 | - |
| 25 | 49 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 25.5 | 50 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 84,000 | 90 | - |
| 26 | 51 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 88,000 | 94 | - |
| 26.5 | 52 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 92,000 | 98 | - |
| 27 | 53 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 96,500 | 102 | - |
| 27.5 | 54 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 101,000 | 106 | - |
| 28 | 55 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 105,500 | 110 | - |
| 28.5 | 56 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 110,000 | 114 | - |
| 29 | 57 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 115,000 | 118 | - |
| 29.5 | 58 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 120,000 | 122 | - |
| 30 | 59 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 30.5 | 60 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 130,000 | 130 | - |
| 31 | 61 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 136,000 | 136 | - |
| 31.5 | 62 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 142,000 | 142 | - |
| 32 | 63 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 148,000 | 148 | - |
| 32.5 | 64 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 154,000 | 154 | - |
| 33 | 65 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 161,000 | 162 | - |
| 33.5 | 66 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 168,000 | 170 | - |
| 34 | 67 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 175,000 | 178 | - |
| 34.5 | 68 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 182,000 | 186 | - |
| 35 | 69 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 35.5 | 70 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 198,000 | 206 | - |
| 36 | 71 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 206,000 | 216 | - |
| 36.5 | 72 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 214,000 | 226 | - |
| 37 | 73 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 223,000 | 238 | - |
| 37.5 | 74 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 232,000 | 250 | - |
| 38 | 75 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 241,000 | 262 | - |
| 38.5 | 76 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 250,000 | 274 | - |
| 39 | 77 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 260,000 | 289 | - |
| 39.5 | 78 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 270,000 | 304 | - |
| 40 | 79 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 40.5 | 80 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 290,000 | 304 | 20 |
| 41 | 81 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 301,000 | 304 | 30 |
| 41.5 | 82 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 312,000 | 304 | 40 |
| 42 | 83 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 323,000 | 304 | 52 |
| 42.5 | 84 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 334,000 | 304 | 64 |
| 43 | 85 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 346,000 | 304 | 76 |
| 43.5 | 86 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 358,000 | 304 | 88 |
| 44 | 87 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 370,000 | 304 | 103 |
| 44.5 | 88 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 382,000 | 304 | 118 |
| 45 | 89 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 395,000 | 304 | 133 |
| 45.5 | 90 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 408,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 46 | 91 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 421,000 | 304 | 165 |
| 46.5 | 92 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 434,000 | 304 | 182 |
| 47 | 93 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 448,000 | 304 | 199 |
| 47.5 | 94 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 462,000 | 304 | 216 |
| 48 | 95 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 476,000 | 304 | 236 |
| 48.5 | 96 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 490,000 | 304 | 256 |
| 49 | 97 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 505,000 | 304 | 276 |
| 49.5 | 98 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Rhydon
Rhydon high resolution sprites
Rhydon Pokédex entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Rhydon’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon, Rhydon 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 Rhydon in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Rhydon in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Breaking Swipe. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.119 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 260.556.
How does Rhydon perform in Raids?
Rhydon is not recommended for Raid use.
How does Rhydon rank as a Ground-type attacker?
Rhydon is a B-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #32 with limited utility in specific matchups.
How does Rhydon rank as a Rock-type attacker?
Rhydon is an F-Tier Rock-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.
What Mega Pokémon boost Rhydon?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Rhydon: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.
What is Rhydon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Rhydon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3179 CP and 3594 CP at Level 50.
Can Rhydon be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Rhydon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Rhydon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Rhydon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
















