Geodude Best Moveset
Rock/Ground at 80 Attack and 100 Defense with 20 Speed. AbilitySturdy guarantees surviving one hit from full HP, but the moveset goes last against everything. Pre-evolution with decent physical bulk but no path to relevance. Evolve through to Golem for 120 Attack.
Geodude saw minimal competitive use in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow). This was Geodude's competitive peak. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 30.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Defense Curl
- Seismic Toss
Recommended Teammates
Geodude saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). Geodude maintained its position from the previous generation.
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Curse
- Rapid Spin
- Hidden Power Rock
Recommended Teammates
Geodude saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Geodude maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Rockhead with Choice Band, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Hidden Power Bug
Recommended Teammates
Geodude saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Geodude maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Choice Band, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Brick Break
- Explosion
- Earth Power
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Geodude saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Geodude maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Liechiberry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Rock Polish
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Geodude saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Geodude maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Smoothrock, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Sandstorm
- Body Slam
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Geodude saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Geodude maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Stickybarb, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Dig
Recommended Teammates
Geodude saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Geodude maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Rocky Helmet, favoring a Hardy nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
- Body Slam
- Mud Slap
Recommended Teammates
Geodude Weakness
Type-wise, Geodude takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Watch out for Water and Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. The Rock/Ground typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Geodude's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Geodude Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Geodude
Kyurem can KO Geodude with Draco Meteor (137-161%). Urshifu threatens a KO with Close Combat (190-224%).
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x21-25% Draco Meteor137-161%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x190-224%KO Close Combat 2x190-224%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Kartana builds →Knock Off30-35% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x92-109%KO Mach Punch 2x50-59% Knock Off27-32% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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Evolution
Geodude kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Graveler all the way to Golem. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 195 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Geodude easily with 84 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
How to Get Geodude
Geodude's starts with Geodude, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 1 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Geodude in SV
Geodude is your first catch on the way to Geodude. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-61 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Geodude ✓Apple HillsLv.7-60OverworldChilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOnis MawLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.61OverworldAvailable in-game· 2 pathsPick one
The chain to Geodude requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Geodude in the wild and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Geodude in PLA
To get Geodude, start by catching Geodude through walking encounters at Lv. 7-62. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Geodude ✓Deertrack HeightsLv.7-12GrassRate 15%Worn BridgeLv.9-12GrassRate 15%Oreburrow TunnelLv.13-16CaveRate 15%Bolderoll SlopeLv.18-21GrassRate 15%Aipom HillLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Bathers' LagoonLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Bolderoll RavineLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Celestica RuinsLv.21-24FloorRate 15%Clamberclaw CliffsLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Ginkgo LandingLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Scarlet BogLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Ursa's RingLv.21-24GrassRate 15%Veilstone CapeLv.21-24GrassRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GravelerBolderoll SlopeLv.25-28GrassRate 15%Gapejaw BogLv.25-28GrassRate 15%Oreburrow TunnelLv.25-28CaveRate 15%Sandgem FlatsLv.25-28GrassRate 15%Scarlet BogLv.25-28GrassRate 15%Ursa's RingLv.27-30GrassRate 15%Firespit IslandLv.31-34GrassRate 15%Heavenward LookoutLv.35-38GrassRate 15%Celestica RuinsLv.39-42FloorRate 15%Clamberclaw CliffsLv.39-42GrassRate 15%Islespy ShoreLv.40-47GrassRate 15%Spring PathLv.41-44GrassRate 15%Windbreak StandLv.41-44GrassRate 15%Bolderoll RavineLv.43-56GrassRate 15%Snowpoint TempleLv.59-62CaveRate 15%or evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into GolemBolderoll RavineLv.21-56GrassRate 15%or evolve from Graveler (Step 2)
Geodude's 3-stage chain starts with Geodude, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Geodude in BDSP
Geodude is your first catch on the way to Geodude. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 4-57 across 152 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Geodude ✓Oreburgh Gate - 1FLv.4-8GrassRate 80%Oreburgh Mine - 1FLv.5-9CaveRate 70%Oreburgh Mine - B1FLv.6-10CaveRate 70%Route 207Lv.5-7GrassRate 55%Route 206Lv.14-16GrassShining PearlRate 35%Mt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.12-13CaveRate 30%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.14-15CaveRate 30%Ravaged PathLv.5GrassRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.13CaveRate 20%MorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.15CaveRate 20%MorningWayward Cave - 1FLv.15-16CaveRate 15%Oreburgh Gate - B1FLv.9GrassRate 10%Route 211 - WestLv.13GrassRate 10%Route 206Lv.14GrassBrilliant DiamondRate 10%Ruin Maniac Tunnel - 0-9 Unown caughtLv.22CaveRate 95%Ruin Maniac Tunnel - 10-25 Unown caughtLv.23CaveRate 90%Ruin Maniac Tunnel - 26 Unown caughtLv.24CaveRate 80%Route 215Lv.20-22GrassRate 35%MorningIron Island - 1FLv.29-31GrassRate 35%Route 210 - SouthLv.19GrassRate 30%Route 215Lv.20-22GrassRate 25%Valor LakefrontLv.20GrassRate 20%Route 214Lv.22GrassRate 20%Big Bluff CavernLv.16-20CaveRocky CaveLv.16-20CaveSpacious CaveLv.16-20CaveTyphlo CavernLv.16-20CaveVolcanic CaveLv.16-20CaveWayward Cave - B1FLv.16CaveRate 10%Stark Mountain - EntranceLv.25-27CaveRate 5%Stark Mountain - InteriorLv.27-29CaveRate 5%Iron Island - B1F Left CaveLv.31GrassRate 1%Iron Island - B1F Right CaveLv.31GrassRate 1%Iron Island - B2F Right CaveLv.31GrassRate 1%Iron Island - B2F Left CaveLv.32GrassRate 1%Iron Island - B3FLv.32GrassRate 1%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GravelerIron Island - B1F Left CaveLv.29-33GrassRate 69%Iron Island - B1F Right CaveLv.29-33GrassRate 69%Iron Island - B2F Right CaveLv.29-33GrassRate 49%Iron Island - B2F Left CaveLv.30-34GrassRate 39%Iron Island - B3FLv.30-34GrassRate 39%Route 211 - EastLv.27GrassRate 20%Valor LakefrontLv.21-22GrassRate 15%Morning/dayRoute 214Lv.23-24GrassRate 15%Morning/dayBig Bluff CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogRocky CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogSpacious CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogTyphlo CavernLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogVolcanic CaveLv.25-29CaveRequires DefogValor LakefrontLv.22GrassRate 5%NightRoute 214Lv.24GrassRate 5%NightMt. Coronet - Top CaveLv.39-40CaveRate 40%Iron Island - 1FLv.31-33GrassRate 35%Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.31CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceLv.31CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 2FLv.36CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.36CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.38CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.38CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 6FLv.40CaveRate 20%Mt. Coronet - 7FLv.40CaveRate 20%Victory Road - 1FLv.45CaveRate 20%Route 216Lv.33-34GrassRate 10%Victory Road - 2FLv.46CaveRate 20%Victory Road - Nat Dex AreaLv.51CaveRate 20%Stark Mountain - EntranceLv.55CaveRate 20%Stark Mountain - InteriorLv.57CaveRate 20%Route 227Lv.54-56GrassRate 15%Morning/dayStark Mountain - OutsideLv.54-56CaveRate 15%Morning/daySnowpoint Temple - 1FLv.52CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - B1FLv.54CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - B2FLv.54CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - B3FLv.54CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - B4FLv.56CaveRate 10%Snowpoint Temple - B5FLv.56CaveRate 10%Route 227Lv.56GrassRate 5%NightStark Mountain - OutsideLv.56CaveRate 5%Nightor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Golem
Geodude's starts with Geodude, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 1 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Geodude in LGPE
Geodude is your first catch on the way to Geodude. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 5-56 across 18 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Geodude ✓Mt. Moon - 1FLv.5-10CaveRate 40%Mt. Moon - B1FLv.5-10CaveRate 34%Rock Tunnel - B1FLv.18-23CaveRate 20%Vermilion City - CityLv.16In-game tradeTrade for (give Geodude)Rock Tunnel - 1FLv.18-23CaveRate 10%Victory Road - 1FLv.41-46CaveRate 10%Cerulean Cave - 1FLv.51-56CaveRate 10%Cerulean Cave - B1FLv.51-56CaveRate 10%Cerulean Cave - 2FLv.51-56CaveRate 5%Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Base Stats
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Rock Pokemon still yields 1 Defense EV per fight on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Many live on mountain trails and remain half-buried while keeping an eye on climbers.
Geodude Guide
For a casual playthrough, Geodude works as a placeholder. Rock/Ground coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Graveler. That's where the stats start mattering.
Yes. Alolan Geodude is a regional variant with different typing and a reworked stat spread. Introduced in Gen 7. Plays completely differently from the original.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Geodude appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves