Stats & Training
The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Speed's dead weight. But this Rock Pokemon still yields 1 Defense EV per fight on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The longer a Geodude lives, the more its edges are chipped and worn away, making it more rounded in appearance. However, this Pokémon’s heart will remain hard, craggy, and rough always.
When Geodude sleeps deeply, it buries itself halfway into the ground. It will not awaken even if hikers step on it unwittingly. In the morning, this Pokémon rolls downhill in search of food.
Geodude Weakness
Type-wise, Geodude takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Watch out for Water and Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. Electric moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. The Rock/Ground typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Geodude's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
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 Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 4x90-108%KO Absorb 4x64-77% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 4x131-154%KO Absorb 4x77-92% | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
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 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 4x103-123%KO Absorb 4x64-77% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 4x93-112%KO Absorb 4x70-84% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 4x142-167%KO Absorb 4x81-98% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 4x177-209%KO Vine Whip 4x70-84% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 4x160-190%KO Razor Leaf 4x75-90% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 4x93-110%KO Absorb 4x58-70% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Treecko builds →Giga Drain 4x245-290%KO Mega Drain 4x135-160%KO Absorb 4x75-90% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 4x170-200%KO Vine Whip 4x58-70% Mega Drain 4x110-130%KO | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Lileep builds →Giga Drain 4x230-270%KO Brine 4x134-158%KO | ||
 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lombre builds →Surf 4x272-321%KO Bubble Beam 4x200-237%KO Bubble 4x128-152%KO Rock Smash 2x18-23% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 4x135-161%KO Dig 2x39-48% Low Sweep 2x32-39% Razor Leaf 4x86-101%KO | ||
 Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Cacnea builds →Needle Arm 4x107-127%KO Power-Up Punch 2x25-31% Absorb 4x86-101%KO | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 4x165-194%KO Razor Leaf 4x72-85% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Lileep builds →Giga Drain 4x237-280%KO Brine 4x136-160%KO | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lombre builds →Surf 4x272-320%KO Bubble Beam 4x204-240%KO Bubble 4x128-152%KO Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 4x143-168%KO Dig 2x43-51% Low Sweep 2x33-40% Razor Leaf 4x88-104%KO | ||
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Cacnea builds →Needle Arm 4x108-128%KO Power-Up Punch 2x24-29% Absorb 4x88-104%KO | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 4x163-192%KO Razor Leaf 4x68-80% | ||
 Pelipper Water | C | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Pelipper builds →Surf 4x394-463%KO Steel Wing 2x29-35% Brine 4x284-334%KO Water Pulse 4x265-311%KO | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Lileep builds →Giga Drain 4x238-281%KO Brine 4x137-162%KO | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lombre builds →Surf 4x277-327%KO Bubble Beam 4x206-243%KO Bubble 4x129-152%KO Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 4x142-167%KO Dig 2x43-51% Low Sweep 2x34-41% Razor Leaf 4x90-106%KO | ||
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Cacnea builds →Needle Arm 4x109-129%KO Power-Up Punch 2x25-30% Absorb 4x90-106%KO | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 4x441-519%KO Energy Ball 4x333-392%KO Steel Wing 2x36-42% Leaf Tornado 4x239-283%KO | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x387-456%KO Energy Ball 4x294-346%KO Giga Drain 4x245-288%KO Brine 4x143-169%KO | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x382-450%KO Hydro Pump 4x353-415%KO Blizzard 2x117-138%KO Energy Ball 4x288-340%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x382-450%KO Leaf Blade 4x141-167%KO Energy Ball 4x288-340%KO Dig 2x42-50% | ||
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Cacnea builds →Solar Beam 4x505-594%KO Energy Ball 4x382-450%KO Needle Arm 4x113-133%KO Power-Up Punch 2x26-31% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 4x429-505%KO Earthquake 2x49-58% Energy Ball 4x323-381%KO Steel Wing 2x35-41% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Geodude View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 4x381-449%KO Energy Ball 4x286-336%KO Giga Drain 4x238-280%KO Brine 4x139-164%KO | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x376-443%KO Hydro Pump 4x343-404%KO Blizzard 2x114-135%KO Energy Ball 4x280-331%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x376-443%KO Leaf Blade 4x133-157%KO Energy Ball 4x280-331%KO Dig 2x39-47% | ||
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Cacnea builds →Solar Beam 4x491-578%KO Energy Ball 4x366-432%KO Brick Break 2x44-52% Needle Arm 4x105-123%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Geodude with Leaf Storm (623-733%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (148-175%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 85-100%.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 4x623-733%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x148-175%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Weavile builds →Knock Off68-81% Ice Shard 2x85-100%KO Pursuit43-50% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
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 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x158-186%KO Feint6-8% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Geodude kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Graveler all the way to Golem. For breeding, quick to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 195 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Geodude easily with 56 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group. Pass egg moves like Autotomize, Block, Curse and 7 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Geodude Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.
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Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Autotomize and Block aren't available any other way for Geodude, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Earthquake and Stone Edge for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Geodude Locations
Geodude is available from early-game areas onward at high spawn rates. 12 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Geodude in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Geodude's encounter pool splits between Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. You've got 12 rock smash and walking spots at Lv. 5-20 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Geodude Guide
Geodude has 2 evolution paths: Graveler at level 25 and Alolan Graveler at level 25. Different conditions, different results.
Geodude has 2 evolution paths: Graveler at level 25 and Alolan Graveler at level 25. Different method for each one.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, For a casual playthrough, Geodude works as a placeholder. Rock/Ground coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Graveler. That's where the stats start mattering.
Geodude is catchable in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Available since Red & Blue, Geodude appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained an Alolan form in Generation 7.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves