Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Rhyhorn [Diamond/Pearl]
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Weakness Chart for Ground/Rock-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
4x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
2x
0.5x
0.25x
0.5x
2x
4x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Note: Pokemon with the Lightning Rod ability are immune to Electric attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Rhyhorn? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Rhyhorn, a marvelous Pokémon boasting Ground and Rock attributes. Rhyhorn is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. It is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Ice, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Rhyhorn below and optimize your gameplay!
Species: Rhyhorn Item: Rindo Berry / Passho Berry Ability: Lightning Rod Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD Moveset: - Earthquake - Aqua Tail / Poison Jab - Superpower - Rock Slide
Physical Sweeper Rhyhorn (Lightning Rod)
Rhyhorn is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Lightning Rod, Rhyhorn draws single-target electric moves to itself. Aqua Tail or Poison Jab are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig). ♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage. ♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target). ♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyhorn's attack and defense by 1 stage). ♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Rhyhorn? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Rhyhorn Item: Rindo Berry / Passho Berry Ability: Lightning Rod Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 SpD Moveset: - Earthquake - Rock Slide - Aqua Tail / Poison Jab - Superpower
Doubles Physical Sweeper Rhyhorn (Lightning Rod)
Rhyhorn is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Lightning Rod, Rhyhorn draws single-target electric moves to itself. Aqua Tail or Poison Jab are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. power doubles on dig). ♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes). ♦ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage. ♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target). ♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Rhyhorn's attack and defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Rhyhorn can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Rhyhorn.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Rhyhorn can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Rhyhorn
Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
Moves: Endure + Reversal
Moves: Endure + Endeavor
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Substitute + Reversal
Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Rhyhorn's stats
Ancient Power
Curse
Rock Polish
Skull Bash
Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Rhyhorn
Earthquake
Ice Beam
Protect
Rest
Stealth Rock
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Rhyhorn in Diamond and Pearl
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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