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- ↓ 0.40
- ꩜ 0.65
- ↑ 3.75
{F} → Rock Blast : 50×
Flip a coin for each {F} Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.
{F}{F}{C}{C} → Rock Wrecker : 130
This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness or Resistance. This Pokémon can’t attack during your next turn.
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From holes in its palms, it fires out Geodude. Its carapace can withstand volcanic eruptions.
Jiří z Poděbrad
I’ve always been a bit creeped out by the fact that Rhydon loses its ears when it evolves into Rhyperior.
I’ve interpreted its design as wearing construction earmuffs when it evolves. An example of the ear coverings can be seen on this Wikipedia page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earmuffs#Overview
Twylis
That makes sense considering it evolves using the Protector item. The plates surrounding its belly also evoke a haramaki, a type of Japanese bellywatmer (that historically began as armor), which can also be seen in Diggersby — another construction-themed pokemon.
Twylis
Wait, no, not construction — demolitions! Complete with a wrecking ball tail! The localization team likely caught this, hence renaming Rock Cannon to Rock Wrecker.