Groudon
Groudon is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0383 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground |
| Species | Continent Pokémon |
| Height | 3.5 m (11′06″) |
| Weight | 950.0 kg (2094.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Drought |
| Local № | 0199 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0208 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 335 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Defense | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Total | 670 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0383 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground Fire |
| Species | Continent Pokémon |
| Height | 5.0 m (16′05″) |
| Weight | 999.7 kg (2204.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Desolate Land |
| Local № | 0199 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0208 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 5 (0.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 347 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 180 | 328 | 504 | |
| Defense | 160 | 292 | 460 | |
| Sp. Atk | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Total | 770 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Groudon does not evolve.
Groudon changes
- From Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire to Pokémon X & Y, Groudon has a catch rate of 5.
- In Generations 3-4, Groudon has a base experience yield of 218.
- In Generations 5-7, Groudon has a base experience yield of 302.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | GROUDON has long been described in mythology as the POKéMON that raised lands and expanded continents. This POKéMON took to sleep after a cataclysmic battle with KYOGRE. |
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| Sapphire | GROUDON has the power to scatter rain clouds and make water evaporate with light and heat. It came as a savior to people who had been suffering from terrible floods. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
This legendary POKéMON is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling KYOGRE. |
| Emerald | GROUDON has appeared in mythology as the creator of the land. It sleeps in magma underground and is said to make volcanoes erupt on awakening. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought KYOGRE long ago. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Said to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with KYOGRE. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago. |
| X | Said to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with Kyogre. |
| Y | This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling Kyogre. |
| Omega Ruby | Groudon is said to be the personification of the land itself. Legends tell of its many clashes against Kyogre, as each sought to gain the power of nature. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Through Primal Reversion and with nature’s full power, it will take back its true form. It can cause magma to erupt and expand the landmass of the world. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago. |
Moves learned by Groudon
- In other generations
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Groudon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Lava Plume | Fire | 80 | 100 | |
| 1 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 1 | Precipice Blades | Ground | 120 | 85 | |
| 1 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 9 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 18 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 27 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 36 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 45 | Fissure | Ground | — | 30 | |
| 54 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 72 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 81 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 90 | Eruption | Fire | 150 | 100 |
Egg moves
Groudon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Groudon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 08 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 31 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 55 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 64 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 67 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 68 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 78 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 89 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 | |
| 90 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 108 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 121 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 157 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 176 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 179 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 186 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 189 | Heat Crash | Fire | — | 100 | |
| 192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 215 | Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Groudon learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Lava Plume | Fire | 80 | 100 | |
| 1 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 1 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 9 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 18 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 27 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 36 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 45 | Fissure | Ground | — | 30 | |
| 54 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 63 | Precipice Blades | Ground | 120 | 85 | |
| 72 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 81 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 90 | Eruption | Fire | 150 | 100 |
Egg moves
Groudon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Groudon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Shock Wave | Electric | 60 | ∞ | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 50 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 59 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 100 | Rock Climb | Normal | 90 | 85 |
- In other generations
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Groudon sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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- See all Groudon sprites
Where to find Groudon
| Ruby | Cave of Origin |
|---|---|
| Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Terra Cave |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| SoulSilver | Embedded Tower |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby | Cave of Origin |
| Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun | Ultra Space Wilds |
| Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Groudon questions
Other languages
| English | Groudon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | グラードン (Groudon) |
| German | Groudon |
| French | Groudon |
| Italian | Groudon |
| Spanish | Groudon |
| Korean | 그란돈 (geurandon) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 固拉多 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 固拉多 |
| English |
Continent Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | たいりくポケモン |
| German | Kontinent-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Continent |
| Italian | Pokémon Continente |
| Spanish | Pokémon Continente |
| Korean | 대륙포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大陆宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大陸寶可夢 |
Name origin
- ground
- the earth
- don
- of great size/importance; lord or master
