Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Geodude

Geodude

Rock Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Geodude is a Rock and Ground Type Rock Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Geodude can be found with Rock Head, Sturdy and Sand Veil as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 300 combined Base Stats.

Navigate this Geodude Guide using the links below.

Geodude Stats & Abilities
Geodude Evolutions
Geodude Locations
Geodude Weakness
Geodude Best Moves
Geodude Level Up Moves
Geodude TM Moves
Geodude Egg Moves
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Geodude Stats and Abilities

Based on Geodude Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Geodude Highest IV Stat is Defense 100 and the Lowest being Speed 20.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	40	190	284
D	Attack	80	148	284
D	Defense	100	184	328
F	Special Attack	30	58	174
F	Special Defense	30	58	174
F	Speed	20	40	152
F	Total	300


Geodude	Detail
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Everstone
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Mineral
Egg Cycles	15 (3,599–3,855 steps)


Abilities	Description
Rock Head Ability 1	Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Sturdy Ability 2	Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold).
Sand Veil Hidden Ability	Sand Veil raises the ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. It also gives immunity to sandstorm damage (if they are not already protected by being Ground/Rock/Steel type).

How To Evolve Geodude in BDSP

Geodude requires (Level 25) to evolve into Graveler and then (Trade) to evolve into Golem.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Geodude	Level 25 →	Graveler	Trade →	Golem

Where To Find Geodude in BDSP

Geodude has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 215	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 20-22
Route 210	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 19
Route 207	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 5-7
Route 206	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 14-16
Oreburgh Mine	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 5-9
Oreburgh Gate	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 4-8
Maniac Tunnel	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 22
Iron Island	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 29-31
Iron Island	5 - 1%	Graveler Lv. 31-33
Victory Road	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 45
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Snowpoint Temple	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 52
Route 216	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 33-34
Mt. Coronet	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 36
Mt. Coronet	5 - 1%	Geodude Lv. 14-16
Wayward Cave	20 - 5%	Geodude Lv. 15-16
Route 211	20 - 5%	Geodude Lv. 13
Route 211	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 27
Ravaged Path	20 - 5%	Geodude Lv. 5
Valor Lakefront	100 - 20%	Graveler Lv. 21-22
Valor Lakefront	20 - 5%	Geodude Lv. 20
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Route 227	100 - 20%	Graveler Lv. 54-56
Route 214	100 - 20%	Graveler Lv. 23-24
Route 214	20 - 5%	Geodude Lv. 22
Stark Mountain	100 - 20%	Geodude Lv. 25-29
Stark Mountain	20 - 5%	Graveler Lv. 55
Volcanic Cave	Start	Geodude Lv. 16-63
Volcanic Cave	Defog	Graveler Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern	Start	Geodude Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern	Defog	Graveler Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	Start	Geodude Lv. 16-63
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Spacious Cave	Defog	Graveler Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave	Start	Geodude Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave	Defog	Graveler Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	Start	Geodude Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	Defog	Graveler Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Geodude Weakness

Geodude is a Rock and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Geodude to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Ice, Water, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Fire, Rock, Electric, Poison Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Water Grass
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Ground Steel Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Fire Rock
0.25x Less Damage	Poison
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Geodude Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Celebi

What pokemon is Geodude Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Slaking

Best Moves Geodude in BDSP

Best Moveset for Geodude Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
36	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
24	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	User faints.
40	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
34	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

Best Moveset for Geodude TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	May burn opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Geodude Lv Up Moves

Geodude TM Moves

Geodude Egg Moves

Geodude Level Up Moves

List of Moves Geodude can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Defense Curl	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
4	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
6	Rock Polish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
10	Rollout	Power: 45 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
12	Harden	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
16	Rock Throw	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical
18	Smack Down	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Makes Flying-type Pokémon vulnerable to Ground moves.
22	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
24	Self-Destruct	Power: 200 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
28	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
30	Rock Blast	Power: 37.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
34	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
36	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
40	Double-Edge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.
42	Stone Edge	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.

Geodude TM Moves

List of Moves Geodude can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM64	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM69	Rock Polish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Geodude Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Geodude can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Mega Punch	Power: 80 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical
Block	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Opponent cannot flee or switch.
Hammer Arm	Power: 100 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Lowers user's Speed.
Flail	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Curse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Autotomize	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Reduces weight and sharply raises Speed.
Wide Guard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user's team from multi-target attacks.

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