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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and 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.

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
HP40190284
D
Attack80148284
D
Defense100184328
F
Special Attack3058174
F
Special Defense3058174
F
Speed2040152
F
Total300
Geodude Detail
Best Nature
Relaxed
+10% Defense
-10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes
Likes: Sour
Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield1 Defense
Growth RateMedium Slow
Catch Rate255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg GroupsMineral
Egg Cycles15 (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.

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
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Best Moves Geodude in BDSP

Best Moveset for Geodude Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl Best Moves Type 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 Type 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
Red Text
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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.
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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.
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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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