Keep
Keep to evolve
Rhydon will not win battles on its own, but Rhyperior is S-tier for Rock raid attacker. Keep the good-IV copies and the candy to evolve one.
Battle roles
- CBug raid attackershadow#21 Bug · 12.7 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #21 of 161 Bug-type attackers with Mud Slap / Megahorn (needs an Elite TM).
- –Great Leagueshadow#1073 of 1146 · score 53.1
Ranked #1073 of 1146; not competitive in Great League.
- –Ultra League#808 of 844 · score 54.1
Ranked #808 of 844; not competitive in Ultra League.
- –Master Leagueshadow#354 of 406 · score 45.9
Ranked #354 of 406; not competitive in Master League.
Worth evolving into
RhyperiorS Rock raid attacker (shadow)A Max Battle attacker (dynamax)A Max Battle healer (dynamax)B Master League (shadow)
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
- → Rhyperior: 100 candy, Sinnoh Stone
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #1088 / 1146 | 51.3 | Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Earthquake | L17.5 · 4/14/11 |
| Great LeagueShadow | – | #1073 / 1146 | 53.1 | Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Earthquake | L17.5 · 4/14/11 |
| Ultra League | – | #808 / 844 | 54.1 | Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Earthquake | L29 · 4/14/14 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | – | #822 / 844 | 51.3 | Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Earthquake | L29 · 4/14/14 |
| Master League | – | #361 / 406 | 45.3 | Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Earthquake | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master LeagueShadow | – | #354 / 406 | 45.9 | Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Earthquake | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #484 / 689 | 70.3 | Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Surf | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | – | #510 / 689 | 68.6 | Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Surf | |
| Master Premier | – | #247 / 274 | 49.2 | Mud Slap · Breaking Swipe · Stone Edge | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master PremierShadow | – | #246 / 274 | 49.7 | Mud Slap · Breaking Swipe · Stone Edge | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Rhydon can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
Not on the current Max Battle attacker, tank, or healer tier lists.
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bugShadow | C | #21 / 161 | 12.7 | 227 | Mud Slap · MegahornElite TM |
| groundShadow | – | #31 / 299 | 13.7 | 245 | Mud Slap · Earthquake |
| rockShadow | – | #38 / 291 | 13.2 | 236 | Mud Slap · Stone Edge |
| waterShadow | – | #39 / 282 | 13.4 | 239 | Mud Slap · Surf |
| bug | – | #42 / 161 | 10.8 | 232 | Mud Slap · MegahornElite TM |
| dragonShadow | – | #45 / 167 | 14.4 | 257 | Mud Slap · Breaking Swipe |
| ground | – | #57 / 299 | 11.7 | 251 | Mud Slap · Earthquake |
| water | – | #65 / 282 | 11.3 | 241 | Mud Slap · Surf |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mud-SlapSTAB | ground | 19 | +13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 11 | +10 | 3 turns |
Rock Smash | fighting | 17 | +12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 9 | +7 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Surf | water | 60 | -50 | 1.5s | 1.20 | 75 | -45 | |
EarthquakeSTAB | ground | 140 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.40 | 120 | -65 | |
Stone EdgeSTAB | rock | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -55 | |
Breaking Swipe | dragon | 45 | -33 | 1.0s | 1.36 | 50 | -50 | 100% chance: -1 foe Atk |
MegahornElite TM | bug | 105 | -100 | 2.0s | 1.05 | 110 | -55 |
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