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.
It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago.
Groudon Weakness
AvgGroudon'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.
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
Adamant nature gives Groudon the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Assault Vest adds a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Best Groudon Moveset
- Precipice Blades
- Heat Crash
- Protect
- Fire Punch
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Groudon won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Precipice Blades and Earthquake anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Groudon can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. 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.
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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.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASPrimal
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A