#0112 · Gen 1 · 485 BST
Rhydon
A Ground/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with an exceptional 130 base Attack. Common ability: Lightning Rod.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
180/135/126/58/58/54
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
212/200/189/106/106/101
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Rhydon
Rhydon is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 485. A Ground/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with an exceptional 130 base Attack. Common ability: Lightning Rod.
Best stat: Attack (130 base)
Rhydon's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 130 base Attack and 40 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Lightning Rod
- Rock Head
- Reckless
How to use Rhydon competitively
Open the damage calculator with Rhydon selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Rhydon appears in the species dropdown. Drop Rhydon into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0112 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Ground / Rock |
| Abilities | Lightning Rod, Rock Head, Reckless |
| Base Stat Total | 485 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 105 / 130 / 120 / 45 / 45 / 40 |