Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Groudon
Say it: GROW-don
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Groudon is the Continent Pokémon — Ground legendary (Primal Groudon is Ground/Fire). In Pokémon GO it is a top Ground attacker and can Primal Revert. Ground helps against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel; Water, Grass, and Ice hit Ground hard. Catch Groudon from legendary raids and events. Precipice Blades is a limited exclusive when available.
Say it: GROW-don
Groudon (#383) is a Ground legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a premier Ground attacker with Mud Shot / Dragon Tail + Earthquake / Precipice Blades / Fire Blast / Solar Beam. Against Groudon, lead with Water, Grass, or Ice. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Groudon is Ground raid anchor — Shadow Groudon is among the best Ground attackers in the game.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Priority move: Precipice Blades when available (Elite Charged TM / event if missing). Mud Shot + Earthquake / Precipice Blades is the usual Ground kit. Shadow Groudon is elite Ground DPS — remove Frustration before investing. Primal Groudon for Fire/Ground raid days.
Type matchups
- Ground moves hit Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel hard.
When Groudon is your opponent, Water, Grass, Ice hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Groudon can Primal Revert into Primal Groudon (Ground / Fire). Primal Reversion uses Candy plus Primal Energy (separate from Mega Energy), boosts Fire and Ground attackers in the raid lobby, and only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time. Shadow Groudon cannot Primal Revert — purify first if you want Primal.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 270
- Defense
- 228
- Stamina
- 205
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Precipice Blades may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window.
Fast
- Mud Shot · Standard
Ground energy / default
- Dragon Tail · Standard
Dragon energy
Charged
- Precipice Blades · Elite / event
Best Ground nuke
- Earthquake · Standard
Ground alternate
- Fire Blast · Standard
Fire coverage
- Solar Beam · Standard
Grass coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- mud shot
- dragon tail
Charged
- earthquake
- fire blast
- solar beam
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #229 of 954 · CP 1470
Mud Shot + Solar Beam
- Ultra League · rank #154 of 747 · CP 2469
Mud Shot + Solar Beam
- Master League · rank #2 of 1023 · CP 4652
Mud Shot + Solar Beam
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
As a raid boss
5-star · Ground · weak to Water, Ice, Grass
Watch out: Precipice Blades, Solar Beam, Thunder, Fire Punch.
- 1. Primal Kyogre
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 2. Shadow Kyogre
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon
- 4. Baxcalibur
Ice Fang + Glaive Rush
- 5. Shadow Mamoswine
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Kartana
Razor Leaf + Leaf Blade
Raid attacker roles
Ground-type shortlist
- Primal Groudon — Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- Groudon — Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
Recommended vs these bosses
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 1: Understanding the Competitive Scene
…ame-type moves for the entire raid lobby - Primal Reversions — the unique Primal forms of Groudon and Kyogre with exceptional stats - Dynamax and Gigantamax — Max Battle mechanics that al…
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
…own + Rock Slide Shadow Rampardos Tyranitar / Golem Smack Down + Stone Edge Ground Primal Groudon Mud Shot + Precipice Blades Shadow Excadrill Excadrill / Rhyperior Mud Slap + Drill Run G…
- Ch. 5: Shadow Pokémon — Complete Guide
…th Building (S-Tier) - Shadow Mewtwo — Best Shadow PvP and Raid attacker overall - Shadow Groudon — Ground-type king with enormous Attack stat - Shadow Kyogre — Water-type queen; exceptio…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
… Electric Mamoswine Powder Snow Avalanche Ice Rampardos Smack Down Rock Slide Rock Primal Groudon Mud Shot Precipice Blades Ground Mega Gengar Lick Shadow Ball Ghost Machamp Counter Dynam…
- Ch. 11: Quick Reference Glossary
…ssive same-type damage bonus to the entire raid lobby Primal Reversion The Primal form of Groudon or Kyogre; mechanically similar to Mega Evolution with unique in-battle effects and passi…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
…ogre's Water moves significantly — bring more attackers and be ready to revive frequently Groudon (Ground) Weaknesses: Water, Ice, Grass | Resistances: Poison, Rock, Electric Watch out fo…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…lure Hex Shadow Ball Ghost/Fire Ghost hits for neutral vs itself; still high DPS 6 Primal Groudon Mud Shot Precipice Blades Ground/Fire Ground hits Poison super effectively; immune to Poi…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).