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Rhyhorn andRhydonare both Rock/Ground-type Pokemon that have been around since the first generation of thePokemongames withRed/Blue/Yellow.However, there’s been a third addition to the evolution line, which added Rhyperior into the mix. It’s also a Rock/Ground-type, and it has exceptionally high base Attack and Defense, but lacks inSpecial Attack and Special Defense. Still, Rhyperior can be a strong Pokemon to have on any team if used correctly. To get Rhyperior inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, players will need toevolve Rhydon, and that involves a special item and a trading buddy.
How to Evolve Rhydon into Rhyperior
ForPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlplayers looking toevolve Rhydon into Rhyperior, an evolutionary Held Item called aProtectorwill be needed. There’sonly one Protector available in the Sinnoh region, and players can find it onRoute 228,north of the Resort Area(more details below).Once players obtain the Protector, they cangive it to a Rhydon to hang on to, and then Rhydon will need to be traded for it to evolve into Rhyperior.The only way for players to trade inBDSPis toconnect online and go to the Pokemon Center’s battle/trading rooms. The Rhyperior will need to be traded back once it evolves, so players need to trade with someone they can trust.
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Protector Location
As mentioned previously, the item can be found on Route 228, an area with a relentless sandstorm. The quickest way to reach 228 is by heading north from the Pokemon Center at the Resort Area. Starting from there, players can follow these steps to find the Protector item:
Where to Catch Rhydon (and Rhyhorn) in Pokemon BDSP
Rhydon can evolve from Rhyhorn at level 42, but it can also be found in the wild in a few different locations. Players can look forRhydon at Route 227, Route 228, Stark Mountain, and in the Grand Underground. There aremany biomes in the Grand Underground, but players should be looking for these if they want a Rhydon: Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, and Big Bluff Cavern.
As forRhyhorn’s locations,Pokemonplayers can search at these locations: Route 227, Stark Mountain, and the Grand Underground (Sunlit Cavern, Typhlo Cavern, Spacious Cave, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, and Big Bluff Cavern).
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearlare available now for the Nintendo Switch.
