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Shadow Rhydon

Shadow Rhydon (Shadow)Ground Rock
  • sunny
  • partlyCloudy
Shadow Rhydon is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Rhydon is a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,179 CP and is weak to Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud-Slap / Earthquake. It is boosted by Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Rhydon Stats and Max CP

222 ATK
171 DEF
233 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3594 CP
Lvl 40
3179 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2270 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1816 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1362 CP

Shadow Rhydon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Rhydon PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Rhydon is a great upgrade over regular Groudon, and the ATK boost places it higher in the rankings, just around the level of performance we see from Mega Swampert, Excadrill, Garchomp, and Mamoswine. All this sounds really grand but gets awkward for Shadow Rhydon as you just need to evolve it to get a much better attacker in the form of Shadow Rhyperior. Also, Shadow Rhydon doesn’t have a Rock-type Fast Attack, which makes it quite a poor choice as a Rock-attacker (unlike Shadow Rhyperior which can fill both roles).

Until you gather enough Candy and the Sinnoh Stone to evolve it into a Shadow Rhyperior, you can be glad that you at least have a solid Ground-type attacker in your collection.

Shadow Rhydon PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

With its sluggish moveset and threats from all corners, Shadow Rhydon is very disappointing in the Great League. It gets a handful of wins and loses to everything else, with some losses coming within seconds. Don't use Shadow Rhydon in PvP.

🟡 Ultra League

Regular Rhydon is pathetic in the Ultra League, and the Shadow is worse. Being painfully slow against such an aggressive meta brings zero rewards.

🟣 Master League

Using Shadow Rhydon in the Master League is one of the worst GO Battle League decisions you can take. So just evolve it and you'll be surprised how good Shadow Rhyperior is!

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#157
GroundGround-type
#17
RockRock-type
#114
Great LeagueGreat League
#953
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#826
Master LeagueMaster League
#356

Shadow Rhydon Type Chart

Shadow Rhydon takes increased damage from:Shadow Rhydon takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass256.0%
WaterWater256.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
IceIce160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Shadow Rhydon takes reduced damage from:Shadow Rhydon takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
FireFire62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Shadow Rhydon best moveset

Moves

Mud-Slap + Earthquake

Ground
GroundMud-Slap
GroundEarthquake
Shadow Rhydon's best Ground-type moveset is Mud-Slap / Earthquake, with 15.28 DPS and 309.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Rhydon ranks #17 (A Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
1.GroundMud-SlapDragonBreaking Swipe13.7815.43312.0
2.GroundMud-SlapGroundEarthquake13.6415.28309.0
3.GroundMud-SlapRockStone Edge12.8614.41291.4
4.GroundMud-SlapWaterSurf12.8214.36290.3
5.GroundMud-SlapBugMegahorn12.4313.93281.7
6.FightingRock SmashDragonBreaking Swipe11.8213.25267.8
7.FightingRock SmashGroundEarthquake11.6013.00262.9
8.FightingRock SmashWaterSurf10.8712.18246.3
1–8 of 12

Fast Attacks

  • FightingRock Smash17121.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Smash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage17
    Energy12
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy7

    Effects
    Rock Smash has no special effects.
    See Rock Smash details page ↗
  • GroundMud-Slap19131.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Mud-Slap has no special effects.
    See Mud-Slap details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugMegahorn *1051002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Megahorn
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy55

    Effects
    Megahorn has no special effects.
    See Megahorn details page ↗
  • DragonBreaking Swipe45331.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Breaking Swipe
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Breaking Swipe has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Breaking Swipe details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • RockStone Edge1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy55

    Effects
    Stone Edge has no special effects.
    See Stone Edge details page ↗
  • WaterSurf60501.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Surf
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Surf has no special effects.
    See Surf details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Rhydon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Rhydon'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 Rhydon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Rhydon CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Rhydon reaches a maximum of 3,179 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,673–1,816 CP, rising to 2,092–2,270 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,302–1,362 CP.

Max CPMax CP3179 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1302 CP - 1362 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1736 CP - 1816 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1673 CP - 1816 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2092 CP - 2270 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore 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 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 Rhydon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
144 CP2140 CP3236 CP
4332 CP5428 CP6524 CP
7620 CP8716 CP9812 CP
10908 CP11999 CP121090 CP
131181 CP141271 CP151362 CP
161453 CP171544 CP181635 CP
191725 CP201816 CP211907 CP
221998 CP232089 CP242180 CP
252270 CP262361 CP272452 CP
282543 CP292634 CP302725 CP
312770 CP322815 CP332861 CP
342906 CP352952 CP362997 CP
373042 CP383088 CP393133 CP
403179 CP413219 CP423260 CP
433301 CP443342 CP453383 CP
463425 CP473467 CP483509 CP
493551 CP503594 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#112
Height1.9 m
Weight120 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
RhyhornRhyhorn
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
RhydonRhydon
RhydonRhydon
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Item: Sinnoh Stone
RhyperiorRhyperior
  • 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 Rhydon
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Rhydon

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Rhydon's Ground and Rock-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Rhydon.

Ground Ground

Rock Rock

Pokédex informationMore 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Rhydon Candy360 Shadow Rhydon Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Rhydon Candy12 Shadow Rhydon Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Rhydon Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Rhydon Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Rhydon Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Rhydon Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Rhydon Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Rhydon Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Rhydon Candy-

Shadow Rhydon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Rhydon 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 Rhydon in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Rhydon family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Rhydon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

RhyhornRhyhorn
RhydonRhydon
RhyperiorRhyperior
Dynamax Rhyhorn (Dynamax)Dynamax Rhyhorn
Dynamax Rhydon (Dynamax)Dynamax Rhydon
Dynamax Rhyperior (Dynamax)Dynamax Rhyperior
Shadow Rhyhorn (Shadow)Shadow Rhyhorn
Shadow Rhydon (Shadow)Shadow Rhydon
Shadow Rhyperior (Shadow)Shadow Rhyperior

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer3s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Rhydon

Shadow Rhydon high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Rhydon. 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

Shadow Rhydon Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Rhydon Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueProtected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
YellowWalks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.
GoldIts rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
SilverIts brain devel­ oped when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.
CrystalBy lightly spin­ ning its drill- like horn, it can easily shatter even a diamond in the rough.
RubyRHYDON’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.
SapphireRHYDON 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.
EmeraldIts horn, which rotates like a drill, destroys tall buildings with one strike. It stands on its hind legs, and its brain is well developed.
FireRedIt begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
LeafGreenProtected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Diamond, PearlIts brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
HeartGoldIts rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
SoulSilverIts brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.
X, ShieldProtected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Y, SwordIt begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
Omega RubyRhydon’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 SapphireRhydon 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: ArceusRapidly rotates its horn to bore through bedrock. It swaggers around volcanic regions, protected from the lava's heat by its tough, armorlike hide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Rhydon’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ground and Rock-type Pokémon, Shadow 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 Shadow Rhydon in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Rhydon in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Breaking Swipe. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.43 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 311.961.

How does Shadow Rhydon perform in Raids?

Shadow Rhydon is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Rhydon rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Shadow Rhydon is a solid A-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #17. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Shadow Rhydon rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Shadow Rhydon is a D-Tier Rock-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Rhydon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Rhydon: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.

What is Shadow Rhydon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Rhydon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3179 CP and 3594 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Rhydon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Rhydon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Rhydon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Rhydon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.