Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Mud Slap Megahorn
Same-type attack bonus on Mud Slap. Megahorn is an Elite TM move. Megahorn costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Rhydon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 626
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,816 CP
Rhydon moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap Best STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.0s | 45 | 1.36 |
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Stone Edge STAB | Rock | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Surf | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Megahorn Best Elite | Bug | 105 | 100 | 2.0s | 52.5 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Swipe | Dragon | 50 | 50 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 55 | 1.82 | — |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Megahorn | Bug | 110 | 55 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Mud Slap builds energy fastest (8.7 EPS). Megahorn is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Rhydon is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Rhydon
Use Rhydon against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Rhydon
- Evolve from
- Rhyhorn · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Rhydon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 80 | 2,747 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 80 | 2,974 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,779 | 1,862 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,214 | 2,316 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,779 | 1,862 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,345 | 1,408 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,779 | 1,862 |
Is Rhydon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Rhydon has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (171 Defense / 233 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Rhydon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 44 |
| Lv 2 | 140 |
| Lv 3 | 236 |
| Lv 4 | 332 |
| Lv 5 | 428 |
| Lv 6 | 524 |
| Lv 7 | 620 |
| Lv 8 | 716 |
| Lv 9 | 812 |
| Lv 10 | 908 |
| Lv 11 | 999 |
| Lv 12 | 1,090 |
| Lv 13 | 1,181 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,271 |
| Lv 15 | 1,362 |
| Lv 16 | 1,453 |
| Lv 17 | 1,544 |
| Lv 18 | 1,635 |
| Lv 19 | 1,725 |
| Lv 20 | 1,816 |
| Lv 21 | 1,907 |
| Lv 22 | 1,998 |
| Lv 23 | 2,089 |
| Lv 24 | 2,180 |
| Lv 25 | 2,270 |
| Lv 26 | 2,361 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,452 |
| Lv 28 | 2,543 |
| Lv 29 | 2,634 |
| Lv 30 | 2,725 |
| Lv 31 | 2,770 |
| Lv 32 | 2,815 |
| Lv 33 | 2,861 |
| Lv 34 | 2,906 |
| Lv 35 | 2,952 |
| Lv 36 | 2,997 |
| Lv 37 | 3,042 |
| Lv 38 | 3,088 |
| Lv 39 | 3,133 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,179 |
| Lv 41 | 3,219 |
| Lv 42 | 3,260 |
| Lv 43 | 3,301 |
| Lv 44 | 3,342 |
| Lv 45 | 3,383 |
| Lv 46 | 3,425 |
| Lv 47 | 3,467 |
| Lv 48 | 3,509 |
| Lv 49 | 3,551 |
| Lv 50 | 3,594 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0112
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Weight
- 120.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0112_POKEMON_RHYDON
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rhydon in Pokemon GO?
Rhydon's best moveset is Mud Slap (fast) with Megahorn (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Rhydon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Rhydon takes super effective damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Grass, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Rhydon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Rhydon reaches 3,594 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,179 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Rhydon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Rhydon shows 1,816 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,270 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Rhydon better than regular Rhydon?
Shadow Rhydon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Rhydon in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Rhyhorn (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Rhydon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Rhydon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.