Rhyhorn Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Rhyhorn in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Rhyhorn
Rhyhorn 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 82.000 DPS.
Rhyhorn 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: Rhyhorn is weak to Grass (double weak!), Water (double weak!), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Fire-type moves as Rhyhorn 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 Rhyhorn is Primal Kyogre (82.000 DPS), Mega Sceptile (76.923 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (74.909 DPS).
Catching Rhyhorn: After defeating Rhyhorn, the catch encounter will have a CP between 908 and 967 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1129-1203 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Rhyhorn from raids will have exactly 967 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 Rhyhorn?
The best counter for Rhyhorn is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 82.000 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (76.923 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (74.909 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Rhyhorn?
Rhyhorn 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 Rhyhorn weak to?
Rhyhorn 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 Rhyhorn be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Rhyhorn's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Rhyhorn from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Rhyhorn from raids will have 967 CP at level 20, or 1203 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 908. If you see 967 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Rhyhorn worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Rhyhorn 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 Rhyhorn?
For the best moveset for Rhyhorn itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Rhyhorn 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 Rhyhorn without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Rhyhorn can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (70.533 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (63.857 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 Rhyhorn in raids?
Weather boost information for Rhyhorn 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.