1:48 Geodude
The Rock Pokémon
Sprite
TL;DR. Geodude is a rock/ground-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 300. Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
Rock Ground
Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
Height0.4 m
Weight20.0 kg
AbilitiesRock Head, Sturdy
HiddenSand Veil
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 40
Attack 80
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 30
Sp. Defense 30
Speed 20
Total300
300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 124th among Rock-types.
100 base Defense, Geodude's strongest stat, ranking 53rd of 140 Rock-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Geodude on Daily Pokémon
Geodude was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
1:48 Pokémon GO
Geodude 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, Geodude reaches 1,293 CP at level 40 and 1,479 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack132
GO Defense132
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)1,293
Max CP (L50)1,462
Best buddy (L51)1,479
Raid catch CP 688–739 (L20). Weather boosted 860–923 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Geodude first appeared on September 13, 2018, during Global Research Challenge 2018 reward.
- Geodude
- Shadow
- Graveler and Golem by encounter
Shiny Alolan Geodude first appeared on June 28, 2019, during Pokémon GO 3rd Anniversary.
- Alolan Geodude
- Alolan Graveler by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jan 28 to Feb 1, 2026, 1-star (Alolan Form).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28 to Feb 1, 2026 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Dec 4 to Dec 13, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 23 to Jun 30, 2025 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Jun 1 to Jun 10, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| May 16 to May 29, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
| Jan 17 to Jan 25, 2024 | 1-starAlolan Form | Regular rotation |
Competitive
Geodude in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Geodude across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #968 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #968 60.5 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Geodude.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Geodude, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Geodude?
Geodude is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Geodude weak to?
Geodude takes 4× damage from Water, Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel.
What is Geodude resistant to?
Geodude is immune to Electric. It also resists Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock, Poison.
How does Geodude evolve?
Geodude evolves into Graveler (Level 25) or Alolan Graveler (Level 25 in Alola (yields Alolan Graveler)).
What generation is Geodude from?
Geodude was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0074.
What are Geodude's base stats?
Geodude has HP 40, Attack 80, Defense 100, Special Attack 30, Special Defense 30, and Speed 20. Total base stat total: 300.
What are Geodude's abilities?
Geodude can have the abilities Rock Head, Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Veil.
Is Geodude legendary or mythical?
No. Geodude is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Geodude's best stat?
Geodude's highest base stat is Defense at 100, which ranks 53rd of 140 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Geodude good?
Geodude has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 124th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Geodude as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Geodude is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
4× Devastating
Water Grass
2× Weak to
Ice Fighting Ground Steel
½× Resists
Normal Fire Rock
¼× Strongly resists
Poison
0× Immune to
Electric
Comparison
Geodude vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Geodude | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 73 | -33 |
| Attack | 80 | 87 | -7 |
| Defense | 100 | 94 | +6 |
| Special Attack | 30 | 59 | -29 |
| Special Defense | 30 | 70 | -40 |
| Speed | 20 | 56 | -36 |
| Total | 300 | 439 | -139 |
Game appearances
Geodude appears in 35 games.
Every mainline release where Geodude is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Geodude.
Every main-series game Geodude is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildKitakami Road, Apple Hills, Reveler's Road, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 206, 207, 210, 211, 214, 215, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Maniac Tunnel, Ravaged Path, Stark Mountain, Valor Lakefront, Wayward Cave
- WildGrand Underground - Rocky Cave, Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Typhlo Cavern
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Worn Bridge, Deertrack Heights, near Obsidian Falls, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog, Ursa's Ring, near Sludge Mound, near Scarlet Bog, Bolderoll Slope, Droning Meadow
- WildCobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: near Ancient Quarry, Clamberclaw Cliffs (day), Celestica Ruins, Sacred Plaza, Bolderoll Ravine, massive mass outbreaks
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: near Worn Bridge, Deertrack Path, Deertrack Heights, Windswept Run, Nature's Pantry, Tidewater Dam, The Heartwood, Oreburrow Tunnel (Shaking ore deposits)
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands, Gapejaw Bog, Holm of Trials, Ursa's Ring, Sludge Mound, Scarlet Bog, Cloudpool Ridge, Shrouded Ruins, Diamond Heath, Bolderoll Slope, near Cottonsedge Prairie (Shaking ore deposits)
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Crossing Slope, Ginkgo Landing, Aipom Hill, Bathers' Lagoon, Deadwood Haunt, Sand's Reach, Tranquility Cove, Castaway Shore, near Windbreak Stand, Veilstone Cape (Shaking ore deposits)
Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildMt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road, Cerulean Cave
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 18, Terminus Cave, Victory Road (Horde Encounter)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildGranite Cave
- WildRoutes 111, 114, Rusturf Tunnel (Rock Smash)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- BreedGraveler or Golem
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 206, 207, 210, 211, 214, 215, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Maniac Tunnel, Ravaged Path, Stark Mountain, Valor Lakefront, Wayward Cave
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 206, 207, 210, 214, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Maniac Tunnel, Wayward Cave
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 45 and 46, Union Cave, Dark Cave, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Mortar, Cliff Cave, Victory Road, Rock Tunnel, Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave
- WildSafari Zone (Peak, default; Meadow with 3 Peak points)
- WildTeam Rocket HQ (Five; trap floor)
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 111 and 114, Victory Road, Safari Zone (Rock Smash)
- WildGranite Cave (walking and Rock Smash)
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 111 and 114, Victory Road, Safari Zone (Rock Smash)
- WildGranite Cave (walking and Rock Smash)
- WildJagged Pass (walking)
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildVictory Road, Mt. Moon (walking)
- WildKindle Road, Sevault Canyon, Rock Tunnel, Cerulean Cave, Mt. Ember (Tall grass and Rock Smash)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 45 and 46, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel
- WildTeam Rocket HQ (Seven; trap floor)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 33, 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Dark Cave, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel
- WildTeam Rocket HQ (Seven; trap floor)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- WildMt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Victory Road
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Geodude appears in 58 episodes.
From EP005 (1997-04-29) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Geodude has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Geodude sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Geodude in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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