01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Rhyhorn)

HP 100

TypeFighting

RarityRare

IllustratorKagemaru Himeno

WeaknessGrass ×2

Retreat●●●

SetLegendary Collection

Released2002

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

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	~$5.00 raw for the base card; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$91 raw · PSA 10 ~$1,052 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

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

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07Why Collectors Want It

Early-2000s Legendary Collection printing with vintage collector appeal.
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 Legendary Collection set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Rhydon with 100 HP; top attack around 50 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Horn Attack Cost: Fighting + Colorless + Colorless · 30 damage

Ram Cost: Fighting + Fighting + Fighting + Fighting · 50 damage

Rhydon does 20 damage to itself. Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon. Switch the Pokémon even if Rhydon is Knocked Out.)

Weakness: Grass ×2
Resistance: Lightning -30
Retreat cost: 3

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: WotC-era Rhydon PSA 10 populations vary; small numbers across most sets.

Graded copies command notable premiums over raw, especially for 1st Edition prints.

Other graders: BGS and CGC also grade vintage Pokemon; PSA dominates secondary-market liquidity.

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