Rhydon Collector’s Guide: Sword Shield #98

Character Intro

Rhydon from the Sword Shield set is an Uncommon card numbered 98. It boasts a solid 120 HP, making it a durable choice in battle. Its attacks include Rock Slide, a straightforward and powerful strike. This card’s design captures Rhydon’s rugged, rock-type essence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Rhyhorn)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: Protected by an armor-like hide, it is capable of living in molten lava of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Rhydon appears in the Sword Shield base set as card number 98. It features two attacks: Horn Drill, which deals 50 damage, and Rock Slide, which deals 100 damage and also inflicts 10 damage to two of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “swsh1” and the regulation mark “D.” The card’s rarity is Uncommon, and it is illustrated by KEIICHIRO ITO. The market reference query is “Rhydon Sword Shield 98.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon Rhydon card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its 4 retreat cost and Fighting type, it may see occasional play in casual decks, so keeping it in mint condition is advisable for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): This set introduced Rhydon as a solid Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strong attacks and a high retreat cost. Its unique ability to damage opponent’s Benched Pokémon with Rock Slide adds strategic depth.