Rhydon
Defends with a strong horn attack.
What this card does
Deals 80 damage and may force the opponent to discard an Energy card from their Active Pokémon.
Weak against grass-type attacks, so be cautious in matchups.
Destructive Horn
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon. (80 damage)
Rhydon can deal significant damage with its Destructive Horn attack but risks leaving itself vulnerable if it gets hit by a grass-type move.
Attacks
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Which deck it belongs in
Works well in physical attacker decks due to its high HP and strong Fighting-type attacks, but needs protection from grass-type weaknesses.
- •High health
- •Strong Fighting-type attack
- •Can disrupt the opponent's Energy management
- •Vulnerable to grass-type attacks
- •May struggle against Energy-rich decks
Pair Rhydon with a Pokémon that can protect it from grass-type moves.
Rhydon's thick hide is covered in hard, calcified plates that provide excellent protection.
Rhydon is a solid addition for those looking for a reliable Stage 1 Pokémon with good attack power.
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