Mud-Slap + Earthquake
The best Ground-type moveset for Shadow Rhydon is Mud-Slap and Earthquake (15.28 DPS, 309.0 TDO). In raids, Shadow Rhydon ranks #16 among Ground-type attackers (A Tier).
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Shadow Rhydon is a Ground- and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Rhydon has a maximum CP of 3,594. It is weak to Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Rhydon is Mud-Slap and Earthquake.
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Shadow Rhydon takes increased damage from:
Grass256.0%
Water256.0%
Fighting160.0%
Ground160.0%
Ice160.0%
Steel160.0%
Shadow Rhydon takes reduced damage from:
Electric39.1%
Poison39.1%
Fire62.5%
Flying62.5%
Normal62.5%
Rock62.5%
| 1. | Mud-Slap |  Breaking Swipe | 13.78 | 15.43 | 312.0 |
| 2. | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 13.64 | 15.28 | 309.0 |
| 3. | Mud-Slap | Stone Edge | 12.86 | 14.41 | 291.4 |
| 4. | Mud-Slap |  Surf | 12.82 | 14.36 | 290.3 |
| 5. | Mud-Slap |  Megahorn | 12.43 | 13.93 | 281.7 |
| 6. |  Rock Smash | Breaking Swipe | 11.82 | 13.25 | 267.8 |
| 7. | Rock Smash | Earthquake | 11.60 | 13.00 | 262.9 |
| 8. | Rock Smash | Surf | 10.87 | 12.18 | 246.3 |
Rock Smash
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| Damage | 17 |
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| Energy | 12 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Mud-Slap19131.5s| Damage | 19 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Megahorn *1051002.0s| Damage | 105 |
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| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 110 |
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| Energy | 55 |
Breaking Swipe45331.0s| Damage | 45 |
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| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.5s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialBreaking Swipe has a 100.0% chance to:
Earthquake1401003.5s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.4s |
| Damage | 120 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
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| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Stone Edge1051002.5s| Damage | 105 |
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| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Surf60501.5s| Damage | 60 |
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| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 75 |
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| Energy | 45 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Rhydon can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Rhydon can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Rhydon maxes out at 3,594 CP. Raid catches are 1,673 to 1,816 CP, or 2,092 to 2,270 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,302 to 1,362 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 3594 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1302 CP - 1362 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1736 CP - 1816 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1673 CP - 1816 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 2092 CP - 2270 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Rhydon’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| 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 |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Rhydon’s Ground and Rock-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Rhydon.
Ground RockMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #112 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 120 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 6% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Shadow Rhydon’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Rhyhorn
Rhydon
Rhyperior
Dynamax Rhyhorn
Dynamax Rhydon
Dynamax Rhyperior
Shadow Rhyhorn
Shadow Rhydon
Shadow Rhyperior| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
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| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Rhydon from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
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| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees. |
| Yellow | Walks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava. |
| Gold | Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive. |
| Silver | Its brain devel oped when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma. |
| Crystal | By lightly spin ning its drill- like horn, it can easily shatter even a diamond in the rough. |
| Ruby | RHYDON’s horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This POKéMON’s hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don’t leave a scratch. |
| Sapphire | RHYDON has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This POKéMON occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat. |
| Emerald | Its horn, which rotates like a drill, destroys tall buildings with one strike. It stands on its hind legs, and its brain is well developed. |
| FireRed | It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn. |
| LeafGreen | Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Diamond, Pearl | Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however. |
| HeartGold | Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive. |
| SoulSilver | Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma. |
| X, Shield | Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Y, Sword | It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn. |
| Omega Ruby | Rhydon’s horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This Pokémon’s hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don’t leave a scratch. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Rhydon has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This Pokémon occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Its brain developed when it began walking on its hind legs. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava. |
| Legends: Arceus | Rapidly rotates its horn to bore through bedrock. It swaggers around volcanic regions, protected from the lava's heat by its tough, armorlike hide. |
Shadow Rhydon’s best moves are Mud-Slap and Earthquake, for 15.28 DPS and 309 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Ground and Rock-type Pokémon are weak to Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, Electric, and Poison-type moves.
Shadow Rhydon tops out at 3,179 CP at Level 40 and 3,594 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Rhydon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Rhydon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Rhydon: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.
Regular Shadow Rhydon
Regular Shadow Rhydon ♀
Shiny Shadow Rhydon
Shiny Shadow Rhydon ♀
