Utility
Wallbreaker
670Elite
90Moderate
ATier

Everything about Groudon's stat line is built to win. 150 base Attack leads the way, and even its worst stat (90 Sp. Def) isn't a real liability. Electric moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Continent Pokemon.

Nothing fancy in Groudon's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.

Base Stats
670Legend
HP100
B
Attack150
S
Defense140
A
Sp. Atk100
B
Sp. Def90
B
Speed90
B
Total670
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Groudon yields +3 Atk
HPAtk+3DefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch3LegendarySlow1.25M XP3.5m / 11'06"950kg / 2094.4 lbs335Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago.

Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl

Groudon Weakness

Avg

Groudon's Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, and Ice moves. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. Groudon's physical bulk (base 140 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

4xCriticali
None
½xResisti
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
3Weak
2Resist
1Immune
Scorei-1
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
DroughtSummons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

You can't breed Groudon or evolve it into anything else. This Ground legendary packs 670 stats and doesn't need a chain to be relevant.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Groudon
#383Groudon
Does not evolve
Breeding
Unavailable
Undiscovered egg group

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.

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Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Groudon won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Precipice Blades and Earthquake anchor the STAB core.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Ancient Power
601005Rock
Lv 1
Lava Plume
8010015Fire
Lv 1
Mud Shot
559515Ground
Lv 1
Scary Face
10010Normal
Lv 9
Earth Power
9010010Ground
Lv 18
Bulk Up
20Fighting
Lv 27
Earthquake
10010010Ground
Lv 36
Hammer Arm
1009010Fighting
Lv 45
Fissure
305Ground
Lv 54
Rest
10Psychic
Lv 63
Precipice Blades
1208510Ground
Lv 72
Fire Blast
110855Fire
Lv 81
Solar Beam
12010010Grass
Lv 90
Eruption
1501005Fire

TM Moves

Src
TM40
Aerial Ace
6020Flying
TM31
Brick Break
7510015Fighting
TM08
Bulk Up
20Fighting
TM83
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
TM93
Cut
509530Normal
TM28
Dig
8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM02
Dragon Claw
8010015Dragon
TM59
Dragon Pulse
8510010Dragon
TM26
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
10Normal
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
110855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
9010015Fire
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
120705Fighting
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM23
Iron Tail
1007515Steel
TM50
Overheat
130905Fire
TM17
Protect+4
10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
10Normal
TM44
Rest
10Psychic
TM05
Roar-6
20Normal
TM100
Rock Climb
908520Normal
TM69
Rock Polish
20Rock
TM80
Rock Slide
759010Rock
TM98
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
609515Rock
TM20
Safeguard
25Normal
TM37
Sandstorm
10Rock
TM65
Shadow Claw
7010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
6020Electric
TM82
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM22
Solar Beam
12010010Grass
TM76
Stealth Rock
20Rock
TM71
Stone Edge
100805Rock
TM96
Strength
8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
5Fire
TM87
Swagger
8515Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
20Normal
TM25
Thunder
1107010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
9020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Groudon doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Groudon can't learn any Tutor moves

Groudon can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.

Groudon is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Also found in:

  • At 670 BST, Groudon is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wallbreaker.

  • Watch for Milotic (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Cloyster (Ice) when using Groudon. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Groudon has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

  • Groudon doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Ground type with 670 BST.

  • Groudon gets Drought. But Drought is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Drought pairs with Groudon's base 140 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.

  • Groudon is leaning toward the physical side (base 150 Attack). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 90 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.

  • Groudon appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.

Since Ruby & Sapphire, Groudon has appeared in 16 games. Legendary Pokemon like Groudon are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.