It appears to draw much of its inspiration from a rhinoceros and some aspects of various dinosaurs, such as ceratopsids.
Rhydon may be a combination of rhinoceros and don. Rhy may also derive from the igneous rock called rhyolite, alluding to Rhydon’s Ground/Rock type combination. Don, from the Latin dominus, may emphasize Rhydon’s being the final evolution of its line (pre-Generation IV), as it is a title akin to lord in several Romance languages; -odon, ultimately from ὀδούς, the ancient Greek word for tooth, is a suffix commonly used in dinosaur names, and so Rhydon’s name could be a reference to those prehistoric creatures as well.
Sidon is a combination of 犀 sai (rhinoceros) and don.
No: 112
English Name: Rhydon
Japanese Name: Saidon
Generation: 1
Type: Ground, Rock
Species: Drill Pokémon
Abilities: Lightning Rod, Rock Head, Reckless (hidden ability)
Evolution: Rhyhorn > Rhydon > Rhyperior
Rhydon surfing
Rhydon is a large, gray, bipedal Pokémon with features of both dinosaurs and rhinoceroses. It has a cream-colored, drill-like horn on its snout, the female having a smaller horn than the male. There are other protrusions on the head as well, including a spike curving forward from the middle of its head, two triangular, points resembling ears to the sides, a wide, wavy crest under the ears, and spiky ridges on its cheeks. It has red eyes and two fangs protruding from its upper jaw. It has a cream-colored stomach and a row of spikes down its back. Rhydon has a long tail with skinny, black stripes.
Rhydon is a physically powerful Pokémon. It is recorded as being able to topple buildings with a sweeping blow of its tail, and its horn is able to bore through solid rock and shatter diamonds. Rhydon is protected from heat and physical blows by its armor-like hide. It is stated to be capable of passing unscathed through streams of magma and withstanding a direct blow from a cannonball without being harmed. However, because of this tough hide, it is insensitive. Rhydon has a well-developed brain, but can also be forgetful. It lives in rough terrain.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
Pokemon Blue: Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
Pokemon Yellow: Walks on its hind legs. Shows signs of intelligence. Its armor-like hide even repels molten lava.
Pokemon Stadium: Protected by an armor-like hide, it can survive in lava over 3,600 degrees. Its horn can bore holes through boulders.
Pokemon Gold: Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
Pokemon Silver: Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.
Pokemon Crystal: By lightly spinning its drill-like horn, it can easily shatter even a diamond in the rough.
Pokemon Stadium 2: Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
Pokemon Ruby: Rhydon’s horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This Pokémon’s hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don’t leave a scratch.
Pokemon Sapphire: Rhydon has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This Pokémon occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat.
Pokemon Emerald: Its horn, which rotates like a drill, destroys tall buildings with one strike. It stands on its hind legs, and its brain is well developed.
Pokemon FireRed: It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees.
Pokemon Diamond: Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.
Pokemon Pearl: Its brain developed after it stood up on its hind legs. Its drill horn bores tunnels through solid rock.
Pokemon Platinum: Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
Pokemon HeartGold: Its rugged hide protects it from even the heat of lava. However, the hide also makes it insensitive.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Its brain developed when it began walking on hind legs. Its thick hide protects it even in magma.
Pokemon Black: Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
Pokemon White: Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
Pokemon Black 2: Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
pokemon White 2: Standing on its hind legs freed its forelegs and made it smarter. It is very forgetful, however.
Pokemon X: Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pokemon Y: It begins walking on its hind legs after evolution. It can punch holes through boulders with its horn.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Rhydon’s horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This Pokémon’s hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don’t leave a scratch.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Rhydon has a horn that serves as a drill. It is used for destroying rocks and boulders. This Pokémon occasionally rams into streams of magma, but the armor-like hide prevents it from feeling the heat.
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