Physical
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 10 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
TR01
Body Slam
8510015Normal
TM43
Brick Break
7510015Fighting
TM97
Brutal Swing
6010020Dark
TR48
Bulk Up
20Fighting
TM81
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
TM15
Dig
8010010Ground
TR47
Dragon Claw
8010015Dragon
TR62
Dragon Pulse
8510010Dragon
TR67
Earth Power
9010010Ground
TR10
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TR15
Fire Blast
110855Fire
TM03
Fire Punch
7510015Fire
TR02
Flamethrower
9010015Fire
TM59
Fling
10010Dark
TR64
Focus Blast
120705Fighting
TM09
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TR88
Heat Crash
10010Fire
TR79
Heavy Slam
10010Steel
TR94
High Horsepower
959510Ground
TM08
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TR74
Iron Head
8010015Steel
TR31
Iron Tail
1007515Steel
TM01
Mega Kick
120755Normal
TM
Mega Punch
808520Normal
TM53
Mud Shot
559515Ground
TR43
Overheat
130905Fire
TM25
Protect+4
10Normal
TM21
Rest
10Psychic
TM22
Rock Slide
759010Rock
TM48
Rock Tomb
609515Rock
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TM19
Safeguard
25Normal
TM32
Sandstorm
10Rock
TM26
Scary Face
10010Normal
TM65
Shadow Claw
7010015Ghost
TR27
Sleep Talk
10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TM11
Solar Beam
12010010Grass
TR76
Stealth Rock
20Rock
TM98
Stomping Tantrum
7510010Ground
TR75
Stone Edge
100805Rock
TR20
Substitute
10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
5Fire
TM
Swords Dance
20Normal
TR09
Thunder
1107010Electric
TM05
Thunder Punch
7510015Electric
TM14
Thunder Wave
9020Electric
TR08
Thunderbolt
9010015Electric
TR35
Uproar
9010010Normal

Egg Moves

Groudon doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Scorching Sands
7010010Ground

No wild encounters for Groudon in Sword & Shield. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.

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 a physical attacker with 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.