Brock’s Rhyhorn Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Brock’s Rhyhorn from Gym Heroes is a common, number 70 Basic Pokémon with a sturdy 70 HP. Its hallmark is the high-risk, high-reward Drill Tackle attack. The straightforward presentation captures Rhyhorn’s rugged feel.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Resistance: Lightning (-30)
• Attack: Drill Tackle (70 damage; flip 2 coins, if 1 or both tails, attack does nothing)
• Evolves From: None
• Subtypes: Basic
• Set Code: gym1
• Card ID: gym1-70
• Image:

Key Printings

Appears in the Gym Heroes set as card number 70. It is a Common with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants or alternate versions. Identify by set code “gym1” and card number “70.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Drill Tackle’s two-coin requirement means it either hits big or does nothing, making it a risky play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture. With its coin-flip dependence and moderate retreat cost, it’s appreciated more for Gym Heroes nostalgia than competitive use.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Heroes: Features Brock’s Rhyhorn as a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with a single, coin-dependent attack. This set highlights Gym Leaders’ Pokémon with classic Ken Sugimori artwork.