About
This Pokémon evolved through use of a curious item. Its rocklike hide is composed of a mysterious substance and can withstand a blow from a masterwork sword with nary a scratch.
- Abilities
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Redirects single-target Electric moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Electric moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
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Decreases damage taken from super-effective moves by 1/4.
Reckless Hidden ability
Strengthens recoil moves to 1.2× their power.
- Height
- 2.4 m 7′10″
- Weight
- 282.8 kg 623.5 lb
- Gender
♂ 50% ♀ 50%
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Distribution | Range at level 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 115 | 340–434 | |
| Attack | 140 | 256–416 | |
| Defense | 130 | 238–394 | |
| Sp. Atk | 55 | 103–229 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103–229 | |
| Speed | 40 | 76–196 | |
| Total | 535 | ||
Ranges assume 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature at the low end, and 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a helpful nature at the high end.
Type matchups
Multipliers use the current type chart. Abilities that change damage taken can be applied.
Taking hits
- Weak 4×
- WaterGrass
- Weak 2×
- IceFightingGroundSteel
- Resists ½×
- NormalFireFlyingRock
- Resists ¼×
- Poison
- Immune
- Electric
Same-type attacks
- Super effective 2×
- FireElectricIcePoisonFlyingBugRockSteel
Evolution
- Level 42#0112 Rhydon GroundRock

- Trade holding Protector
Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn in the selected game. STAB marks attacks that share its type.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulldoze STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Lowers user’s Speed by one stage. | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| 1 | Smack Down STAB Removes any immunity to Ground damage. | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Rock Blast STAB Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Rock | Physical | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| 35 | Drill Run STAB Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| 40 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 47 | Earthquake STAB Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 54 | Stone Edge STAB Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| 61 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Bug | Physical | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| 68 | Causes a one-hit KO. | Normal | Physical | — | 30% | 5 |
| 75 | Rock Wrecker STAB User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | Rock | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn. | Ice | Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Damage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes. | Fighting | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Destroys Reflect and Light Screen. | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Bulldoze STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ground | Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
Dig STAB User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Dragon | Special | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. | Dragon | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
Drill Run STAB Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Ground | Physical | 80 | 95% | 10 |
Earth Power STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Ground | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
Earthquake STAB Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users. | Ground | Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Lowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s. | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Has a chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch. | Fire | Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Steel | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item. | Dark | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled. | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120. | Fire | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120. | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
High Horsepower STAB Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Ground | Physical | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | Water | Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| User foregoes its next turn to recharge. | Normal | Special | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Has a chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch. | Ice | Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Has a chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ice | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Raises the user’s Defense by two stages. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage. | Steel | Physical | 50 | 95% | 35 |
Meteor Beam STAB Requires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn. | Rock | Special | 120 | 90% | 10 |
Mud Shot STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Ground | Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
Mud-Slap STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage. | Ground | Special | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user. | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Has a chance to poison the target. | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
| Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
Rock Blast STAB Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | Rock | Physical | 25 | 90% | 10 |
Rock Slide STAB Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
Rock Tomb STAB Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | Rock | Physical | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
Scorching Sands STAB Has a chance to burn the target. | Ground | Special | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Smack Down STAB Removes any immunity to Ground damage. | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Never misses. | Steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
Stomping Tantrum STAB Has double power if the user’s last move failed. | Ground | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
Stone Edge STAB Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Changes the weather to sunny for five turns. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| The user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead. | Electric | Physical | 100 | 95% | 15 |
| Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | Water | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Raises the user’s Attack by two stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Spurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. | Fire | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Takes the target’s item. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Has a chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch. | Electric | Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Has a chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time. | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took. | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Has a chance to make the target flinch. | Dragon | Physical | 100 | 75% | 10 |
| Averages Defense and Special Defense with the target. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Strikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage. | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 10 |
| Raises the user’s Speed by two stages. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
Training and breeding
Training
- EV yield
- 3 Attack
- Catch rate
- 30
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 241
- Growth rate
- Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Monster, Ground
- Egg cycles
- 20 (about 5,140 steps)