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Groudon

Continent Pokémon

BasePrimal Reversion
Groudon official artwork
Official art

Groudon is a Ground-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Water, Grass and Ice, with a base stat total of 670. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Ground
Height
3.5 m 11′06″
Weight
950 kg 2094.4 lbs
Base stat total
670 Higher than 98% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Legendary
Pokédex entryAlpha 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.
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Base stats

HP100175–207310–404
Atk150153–222274–438
Def140144–211256–416
SpA100108–167184–328
SpD9099–156166–306
Spe9099–156166–306
Total670Higher than 98% of Pokémon
HP100Atk150Def140Spe90SpD90SpA100

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GrassIceWater

Resists

½×
PoisonRock

Immune to

0×
Electric
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 90); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Groudon outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Groudon against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Groudon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
142Groudon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110Groudon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

8.7% of teams · rank #21 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Impish
EVs
240 HP / 252 Def / 16 Spe
Tera Type
Water
  1. Stealth Rock
  2. Spikes
  3. Will-O-Wisp
  4. Precipice Blades

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games7.9%
  • 1500 weighting8.6%
  • 1630 weighting8.7%
  • 1760 weighting7.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Impish 240 HP / 252 Def / 16 Spe18.6%
  • Impish 248 HP / 244 Def / 16 Spe15.8%
  • Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD8.9%
  • Naughty 28 HP / 228 Atk / 252 Spe4.8%
  • Impish 248 HP / 196 Def / 64 Spe3.2%

Tera types

  • Water34.4%
  • Ghost19.6%
  • Fairy10.9%
  • Ground9.5%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Groudon doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can undergo Primal Reversion.

  1. #0383GroudonGround
    1. Primal Reversion, in battleholding Red Orb
      #0383Primal GroudonGroundFire

Moves

Level up 14

1Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
1Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon.FireSpec80100%15
1Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
1Precipice BladesNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.GroundPhys12085%10
1Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
9Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
18Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
27EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
36Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1.FightingPhys10090%10
45FissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.GroundPhys—30%5
54RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
72Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
81Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
90EruptionLess power as user's HP decreases. Hits foe(s).FireSpec150100%5

TM / HM / TR 63

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM08Fire Fang10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch.FirePhys6595%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM31Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10
TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10

Biology

Groudon can cause droughts spanning the entire world, and is said to have created continents. While normally calm, it is known to cause disasters when fighting Kyogre.

Forms

Primal Groudon

GroundFire
BST 770

HoldsRed Orb

Primal Groudon can make the sun so harsh that water immediately vaporizes. Able to expand the land, it could easily burn the world in lava.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Pokédex entries

Continent Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Red
Rough Terrain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Hoenn#199New Hoenn#208Hyperspace#129

  1. 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.

    Alpha Sapphire

  2. 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.

    Omega Ruby

  3. Said to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with KYOGRE.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

  5. This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling KYOGRE.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Y

  6. 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.

    Emerald

  7. 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.

    Sapphire

  8. 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.

    Ruby

Names around the world

English
Groudon
Japanese
グラードン
Japanese (romaji)
Groudon
Korean
그란돈
Chinese (Traditional)
固拉多
Chinese (Simplified)
固拉多
French
Groudon
German
Groudon
Spanish
Groudon
Italian
Groudon

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

3 Atk
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
0
302
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
Genderless
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Cave WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Cave of Origin (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 45
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Embedded Tower (Groudon’s room)Static encounter · Lv 50
Emerald 1 area
  • Terra CaveStatic encounter · Lv 70
Ruby 1 area
  • Cave of Origin (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 45

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.