TL;DR. Groudon is a pure ground-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 670. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 670. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Groudon in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Groudon reaches 4,115 CP at level 40 and 4,708 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Groudon first appeared on January 15, 2019, during Hoenn Celebration 2019.
- Groudon
- Primal Groudon
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 12 to Aug 19, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 to Aug 19, 2026 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 10, 2026 | PrimalPrimal Groudon | The Road of Legends |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Apr 15 to Apr 22, 2026 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 28 to Mar 1, 2026 | PrimalPrimal Groudon | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
Groudon in competitive play.
Groudon is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #994 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Groudon.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Groudon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Groudon?
Groudon is a pure Ground-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Groudon weak to?
Groudon takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Groudon resistant to?
Groudon is immune to Electric. It also resists Poison, Rock.
How does Groudon evolve?
Groudon evolves into Primal Groudon (Primal Reversion by holding the Red Orb (Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire, battle-only)).
What generation is Groudon from?
Groudon was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0383.
What are Groudon's base stats?
Groudon has HP 100, Attack 150, Defense 140, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 90, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 670.
What are Groudon's abilities?
Groudon can have the ability Drought.
Is Groudon legendary or mythical?
Yes. Groudon is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Groudon's best stat?
Groudon's highest base stat is Attack at 150, which ranks 1st of 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Groudon good?
Groudon has a base stat total of 670, the 16th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Ground-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Groudon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Groudon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Groudon vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Groudon | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 77 | +23 |
| Attack | 150 | 88 | +62 |
| Defense | 140 | 85 | +55 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 58 | +42 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 65 | +25 |
| Speed | 90 | 58 | +32 |
| Total | 670 | 431 | +239 |
Groudon appears in 19 games.
Every mainline release where Groudon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Groudon.
Every main-series game Groudon is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- One-time encounterAlfornada Cavern after receiving the Groudon Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- One-time encounterHyperspace Desolate Land (Only one) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldTrade
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterRamanas Park (requires Tectonic Slate) (Only one)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra SunObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Cave World) (Only one)
- Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Event
- Omega RubyObtainable
- One-time encounterCave of Origin (Only one)
- Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGoldTrade
- SoulSilverObtainable
- One-time encounterEmbedded Tower (requires Red Orb) (Only one)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- RubyObtainable
- One-time encounterCave of Origin (Only one)
- SapphireTrade
- EmeraldObtainable
- One-time encounterTerra Cave (Only one)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Groudon appears in 6 episodes.
From AG036 (2003-07-31) through DP043 (2007-08-16).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Groudon partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Groudon partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Groudon in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Groudon
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.