Stats & Training
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.
It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago.
Groudon Weakness
Groudon's Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, and Ice. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
In Sword & Shield, Rillaboom can KO Groudon with Wood Hammer (93-109%). Slowking deals 56-66% with Scald.
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Groudon View Rillaboom builds →U Turn18-21% Wood Hammer 2x93-109%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Groudon View Weavile builds →Knock Off22-26% Ice Shard 2x28-33% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Groudon View Slowking builds →Scald 2x56-66% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Sword & Shield Groudon Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Groudon in Sword & Shield
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.
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Groudon Guide
For the Sword & Shield meta, 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 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. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Sword & Shield, Groudon has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASPrimal
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves