Rhydon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rhydon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rhydon
Rhydon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Rock typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 61.273 DPS.
Rhydon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Rhydon is weak to Grass (double weak!), Water (double weak!), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Fire-type moves as Rhydon resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Rhydon is Primal Kyogre (61.273 DPS), Mega Sceptile (57.231 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (55.758 DPS).
Catching Rhydon: After defeating Rhydon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1779 and 1862 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2214-2316 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rhydon from raids will have exactly 1862 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Rhydon?
The best counter for Rhydon is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 61.273 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (57.231 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (55.758 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rhydon?
Rhydon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Rhydon weak to?
Rhydon is weak to Grass (double weak), Water (double weak), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Rhydon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Rhydon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Rhydon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rhydon from raids will have 1862 CP at level 20, or 2316 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1779. If you see 1862 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rhydon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rhydon is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Rhydon?
For the best moveset for Rhydon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rhydon stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Rhydon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rhydon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (52.533 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (47.429 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Rhydon in raids?
Weather boost information for Rhydon is not currently available. Ground-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.