Rhyhorn (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Rhyhorn is a rhinoceros-like Pokémon with a body covered in gray, rocky plates. Its underside and rear are smooth, and it has four short legs with two claws on each foot. It has a triangular head with narrow, red eyes, two fangs protruding from its upper jaw, small, triangular openings on the upper sides, and a short horn on the tip of its snout. A female will have a shorter horn than a male. A spiked ridge runs along its back. In addition to its rocky hide, its bones are a thousand times harder than human bones.

Rhyhorn's brain is very small, giving it a one-track mind. When it runs, it forgets why it started and continues until it falls asleep. However, it may recall the reason upon demolishing something. Due to its short legs, it is inept at turning and can only run in straight lines. It does not care if obstacles get in the way, merely smashing through them or sending them flying. However, it may feel pain the day after a collision. Rhyhorn lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|rough terrain}}.

A Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', under the ownership of [[Corey]]. It was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}. The Rhyhorn clone reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', having by this point [[Pokémon breeding|bred]] a baby Rhyhorn with the clone of [[Fergus]]'s {{p|Nidoqueen}}. Corey's Rhyhorn reappeared in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', a remake of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', where it played the same role.

A {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Pink Rhyhorn|pink}} Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'' as the first Pokémon that Ash and {{ashfr}} saw at [[Pinkan Island]]. Although it was initially unaware of the trio, Ash rushed up to it and antagonized it. It then cornered the gang at the edge of a cliff, and attempted to charge at them, but the group was saved by {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} using {{m|Teleport}} via {{m|Metronome}}, causing Rhyhorn to charge over the cliff. It was then rescued by Ash and his friends with the help of the resident [[Officer Jenny]].

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out]]'' as residents of [[Camomile Island]]. They charged at [[Ash's Donphan]] after believing it was threatening their children, when in fact it was only trying to play with them.

A Rhyhorn debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', under the ownership of {{kal|Grace}}. It was used in many races when Grace was younger. Rhyhorn was used by {{an|Serena}} as part of her Rhyhorn training before she left home. Rhyhorn later reappeared in ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]'' alongside Grace before reappearing in a flashback in ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]''. Rhyhorn was later seen watching Serena's performances in ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]'' and ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]''.

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[XY007|Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]'', where they participated in a Rhyhorn race. They included one that belonged to {{OBP|Ian|XY007}}. The Rhyhorn were targeted by {{TRT}}, but they were ultimately rescued by Ash and his friends.

A Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]'', where Serena hijacked it to chase after Team Rocket when they stole a supply of cheese.

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where they were among the Pokémon living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. They reappeared in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.

Two Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', where they were seen at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

A Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'', under the ownership of {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}}. It was among the Pokémon residing at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}.

A Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|J's client|DP071}}'s henchmen. It was used to attack {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Solana]].

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[SS022|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One)]]'', where they were captured by the [[Pokémon Pinchers]].

A Rhyhorn appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

 

A Rhyhorn appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

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A Rhyhorn appeared in ''{{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter}}''. It was only seen in a Pokémon hunter's camp.

In ''[[PS305|Interesting Interactions Involving Illumise]]'', Rhyhorn was one of the rental Pokémon used by {{adv|Emerald}} in his {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}} challenge.

Multiple Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[PAXY17|Shooting Frogadier]]''.

 

A Rhyhorn appeared in ''[[PAXY18|Gathering Klefki]]'', under the ownership of a Rhyhorn racer.

 

 

A Rhyhorn appeared in [[PMHGSS11]].

{{Zensho|Shigeru}} has a Rhyhorn, which he caught in the Safari Zone.

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Rhyhorn's design appears to be inspired by an {{wp|Indian rhinoceros}}, which has similar plated armor; and an ''{{wp|Uintatherium}}'', from whom it may have taken its flat head and horn. Its design also has elements of {{wp|Ceratopsidae|ceratopsids}}.