Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinnoh | Route 227 | Walking | 54 |
| Sinnoh | Route 228 | WalkingBefore National Dex | 50–52 |
| Sinnoh | Route 228 | WalkingNational Dex obtained | 50–52 |
| Sinnoh | Stark Mountain Outside | Walking | 54 |
| Sinnoh | Stark Mountain Room 1 | Walking | 54 |
| Sinnoh | Stark Mountain Room 2 | Walking | 55 |
| Sinnoh | Victory Road | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Victory Road 1F | Walking | 41–43 |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 105
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 120
- Sp. Attack
- 45
- Sp. Defense
- 45
- Speed
- 40
Abilities · Lightning Rod / Rock Head
Hidden ability · Reckless
Size · 1.9 m · 120 kg
Evolution and forms
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Rhydon
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Tail Whip |
| 1 | Smack Down |
| 1 | Bulldoze |
| 15 | Horn Attack |
| 20 | Scary Face |
| 25 | Stomp |
| 30 | Rock Blast |
| 35 | Drill Run |
| 40 | Take Down |
| 47 | Earthquake |
| 54 | Stone Edge |
| 61 | Megahorn |
| 68 | Horn Drill |