Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Groudon's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 3 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago.
It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago.
Groudon Weakness
Groudon's Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, and Ice. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. Groudon's physical bulk (base 140 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Water is super effective against GroudonView Greninja → | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Grass is super effective against GroudonView Rillaboom → | ||
 Chien-Pao DarkIce | S | |
Ice is super effective against GroudonView Chien-Pao → | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Ice is super effective against GroudonView Baxcalibur → | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Groudon View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin5-7% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Groudon View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Earthquake27-32% Knock Off12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Groudon View Clodsire builds →Earthquake16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
| ||
 Pincurchin Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Groudon View Pincurchin builds →Sucker Punch13-16% Liquidation 2x32-38% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
You can't breed Groudon or evolve it into anything else. This Ground legendary packs 670 stats and doesn't need a chain to be relevant. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Scarlet & Violet Groudon Best Moveset
Adamant nature gives Groudon the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Assault Vest adds a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Groudon best EVs are HP and Attack
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Precipice Blades
- Heat Crash
- Protect
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Precipice Blades
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Precipice Blades
- Earthquake
- Heat Crash
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Precipice Blades
- Heat Crash
- Earthquake
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Groudon won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 types means it always has an effective option. Precipice Blades and Earthquake anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Groudon in Scarlet & Violet
Groudon doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Groudon is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
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Groudon Guide
For the Scarlet & Violet meta, At 670 BST, Groudon is built different. We rank it A-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a wallbreaker. Precipiceblades with Assault Vest is the standard set.
Groudon gets Drought. But Drought is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Drought pairs with Groudon's base 140 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Groudon is leaning toward the physical side (base 150 Attack). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Scarlet & Violet, Groudon has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Groudon has appeared in 16 games. Legendary Pokemon like Groudon are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
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 6ORASPrimal
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
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