Master League PvP guide
Rhydon Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Rhydon is a Ground/Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #361. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Stone Edge and Earthquake.
Master League
#361
Situational
Type
Ground/Rock
Best Fast Move
Mud Slap
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,594
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT RHYDON
Is Rhydon Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rhydon is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #361.
Rhydon can evolve into Rhyperior, which is a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #69.
Rhydon PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1091 | 49.5 | Mud Slap, Stone Edge, Earthquake |
| Ultra League | #815 | 53.0 | Mud Slap, Stone Edge, Earthquake |
| Master LeagueBest | #361 | 45.5 | Mud Slap, Stone Edge, Earthquake |
Best Moveset for Rhydon in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Rhydon is Mud Slap with Stone Edge and Earthquake.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Rhydon in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Rhydon PvP Move Counts
Mud Slap → Stone Edge
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Slap → Earthquake
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Rhydon Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Rhydon wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Rhydon Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Rhydon's Ground/Rock typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass2.56×
- water2.56×
- fighting1.6×
- ground1.6×
- ice1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- poison0.391×
- fire0.625×
- 0.625×
- normal0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Rhydon in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Rhydon in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Rhydon's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
191% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
86% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
72% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
49% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
87% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
78% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
94% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
112% HP
Ratings are shown from Rhydon's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Rhydon.
Best Teammates for Rhydon in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Rhydon should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Rhydon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Rhydon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Rhydon's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Rhydon
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 2/15/14 | 1,499 | 17.5 | 1,795,562 |
| #2 | 0/12/9 | 1,500 | 18 | 1,787,782 | |
| #3 | 1/15/14 | 1,492 | 17.5 | 1,787,546 | |
| #4 | 1/15/15 | 1,495 | 17.5 | 1,787,546 | |
| #5 | 2/14/14 | 1,495 | 17.5 | 1,785,908 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 2,498 | 29.5 | 3,870,286 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 2,500 | 29.5 | 3,869,468 | |
| #3 | 3/15/15 | 2,500 | 29 | 3,855,274 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 2,491 | 29.5 | 3,849,366 | |
| #5 | 0/13/15 | 2,496 | 29.5 | 3,849,366 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,594 | 50 | 6,474,308 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,579 | 50 | 6,446,990 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 3,586 | 50 | 6,443,181 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 3,584 | 50 | 6,439,500 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,563 | 50 | 6,419,672 |
Rhydon Stats in Pokémon GO
Rhydon's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Rhydon 2/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 17.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 125.2
- Defense
- 103.9
- HP
- 138
Ultra League
Rhydon 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 161.1
- Defense
- 134.2
- HP
- 179
Master League
Rhydon 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,594
- Attack
- 199.2
- Defense
- 156.3
- HP
- 208
Rhydon Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Rhydon in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Master League #289
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Master League #258
Shares Ground typing · Same Mud Slap fast move · Ultra League #190
More PoGoCoach tools
Rhydon Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Rhydon in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rhydon's recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Stone Edge and Earthquake.
Is Rhydon good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Rhydon is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #361.
What counters Rhydon in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyogre, Palkia (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Rhydon in Master League.
What is Rhydon weak to in Pokémon GO?
Rhydon is weak to Grass (2.56×), Water (2.56×), Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).