# Rhydon - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Rhydon in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Rhydon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Rhydon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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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
- **Protect**: 99.789%
- **Rock Slide**: 96.035%
- **Earthquake**: 91.577%
- **Stone Edge**: 86.930%
- **Ice Punch**: 11.025%
- **Other**: 14.644%

## Common Abilities
- **Lightning Rod**: 99.970%
- **Rock Head**: 0.030%
- **Reckless**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.863%
- **Other**: 0.137%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 89.356%
- **Tapu Lele**: 87.122%
- **Slowbro-Mega**: 86.824%
- **Braviary**: 85.516%
- **Garchomp**: 40.998%
- **Dugtrio**: 15.310%

## FAQ for Rhydon in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Rhydon?
Rhydon is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Lele, Slowbro-Mega, Braviary. 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 85.516% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Rhydon?
Rhydon is most effectively run with the ability **Lightning Rod** (99.970%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.863%).

### What is the most common role for Rhydon?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Rhydon often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Rhydon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Rhydon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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