01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Rhyhorn)

HP 90

TypeFighting

RarityRare

IllustratorKouki Saitou

WeaknessWater ×2

Retreat●●

SetEmerald

Released2005

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare
Foiling: Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo	~$1.00 raw for the base card; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$33 raw · PSA 10 ~$304 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Rhydon — the Drill Pokemon and final evolution of Rhyhorn, a Kanto-original Ground/Rock-type.
Required for any complete Rhydon master set across eras.
Collectors of the Emerald set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Rhydon with 90 HP; top attack around 60 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Horn Attack Cost: Fighting + Colorless · 30 damage

Rock Tumble Cost: Colorless + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless · 60 damage

This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.

Weakness: Water ×2
Retreat cost: 2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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