Rhyhorn

🎯 Best Counters Against Rhyhorn

Top Pokémon to use when battling Rhyhorn in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
3	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
4	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
5	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
6	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
9	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
10	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231

📖 Complete Rhyhorn Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Rhyhorn (#111) is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,889 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Rhyhorn has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Rhyhorn in 2026.

📊 Rhyhorn Stats Analysis

Rhyhorn's Attack stat is 140 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Rhyhorn may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 127 Defense (Average) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 457. This gives Rhyhorn reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Rhyhorn's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Rhyhorn Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Rhyhorn depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Mud Slap (Fast) with Bulldoze (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Rhyhorn has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Rhyhorn PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Rhyhorn can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ground/Rock typing provides useful matchups against Poison, Electric, Rock-type threats while being weak to Water, Grass, Ice types.

Master League

In Master League, Rhyhorn faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Rhyhorn Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Rhyhorn's effectiveness depends on its typing and 140 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Rhyhorn use Water, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Rhyhorn in Pokémon GO

Rhyhorn can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Rhyhorn Evolution Guide

Rhyhorn is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Rhyhorn (#111) ← current
• Rhydon (#112) — 25 Candy
• Rhyperior (#464) — 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Rhyhorn in Pokémon GO

Shiny Rhyhorn is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Rhyhorn gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,107 - 1,179 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Rhyhorn

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.