# Rhydon - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Rhydon in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Rhydon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Rhydon
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Rhydon.

## Common Moves
- **High Horsepower**: 95.572%
- **Protect**: 55.294%
- **Avalanche**: 52.500%
- **Stone Edge**: 50.966%
- **Rock Slide**: 48.170%
- **Body Press**: 42.523%
- **Surf**: 42.156%
- **Other**: 12.818%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.976%
- **Rock Head**: 0.024%
- **Reckless**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.931%
- **Other**: 0.069%

## Common Teammates
- **Indeedee-F**: 49.919%
- **Ludicolo**: 49.893%
- **Cradily**: 36.627%
- **Dragalge**: 36.624%
- **Aromatisse**: 36.624%
- **Hitmontop**: 36.624%

## FAQ for Rhydon in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Rhydon?
The most common moves for Rhydon are High Horsepower, Protect, Avalanche, Stone Edge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Rhydon?
Rhydon is frequently paired with Indeedee-F, Ludicolo, Cradily, Dragalge. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Rhydon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Rhydon?
The top build for Rhydon features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 52.960% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Rhydon?
Rhydon is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.976%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.931%).

### What is the most common role for Rhydon?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Rhydon often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Rhydon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 105 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 45 |
| Speed | 40 |
| **BST** | **485** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Rhydon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Rhydon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Rhydon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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