Is Geodude Good in Crystal Playthrough?
Dark Cave and Union Cave early on. Rock/Ground handles Bugsy, Morty (through Normal moves), and Jasmine. The double weakness to Water and Grass shows up constantly though. Graveler at 25 is usable, Golem requires a trade.
Geodude has the type edge here and should clean up Falkner's team.
Geodude has the type edge here and should clean up Bugsy's team.
Geodude trades roughly evenly with Whitney's team.
Geodude has the type edge here and should clean up Morty's team.
Chuck's team hits Graveler's weaknesses hard.
Graveler has the type edge here and should clean up Jasmine's team.
Graveler trades roughly evenly with Pryce's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Clair's team.
Golem resists most of Lt. Surge's coverage and hits back hard.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Janine's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.
Golem resists most of Blaine's coverage and hits back hard.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Blue's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Will's team.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Karen's team.
Catch Geodude on Union Cave (walking, Lv 6, common).
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- TM48FireFire Punch75100%15
- After Whitney
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 21NormalSelf-Destruct200100%5
- LV 36GroundEarthquake150100%10
- LV 41NormalExplosion250100%5
Your Geodude should hit Level 25 before you reach Chuck, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 25)
- LV 25NormalSelf-Destruct200100%5
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- TM48FireFire Punch75100%15
- After Whitney
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 41GroundEarthquake150100%10
- LV 48NormalExplosion250100%5
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Clair.
- STARTING (Lv 31)
- LV 31NormalSelf-Destruct200100%5
- After Falkner
- TM02NormalHeadbutt70100%15
- After Bugsy
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- TM38FireFire Blast11085%5
- TM48FireFire Punch75100%15
- After Whitney
- HM04NormalStrength80100%15
- LV 41GroundEarthquake150100%10
- LV 48NormalExplosion250100%5
How to Get Geodude in Crystal
The chain to Geodude requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Geodude in the wild and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Geodude in C
To get Geodude, start by catching Geodude through walking and fixed encounters at Lv. 2-48. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Geodude ✓Dark Cave - WestLv.2-4CaveRate 60%Route 46Lv.2-3GrassRate 50%Rock Tunnel - 1FLv.11-12CaveRate 50%NightMt. Moon - 1FLv.8-10CaveRate 35%Union Cave - 1FLv.6CaveRate 30%Union Cave - B1FLv.8CaveRate 30%Rock Tunnel - 1FLv.11CaveRate 30%Morning/dayMt. Mortar - 1F SouthLv.13CaveRate 30%Rock Tunnel - B1FLv.14CaveRate 30%Route 33Lv.6GrassRate 20%Mt. Mortar - 1F NorthLv.14CaveRate 5%Dark Cave - EastLv.23CaveRate 30%Route 45Lv.23GrassRate 30%Mt. Mortar - B1FLv.16CaveRate 5%Union Cave - B2FLv.20CaveRate 5%Team Rocket HQ - B1FLv.21Interact with PokemonLimitedMt. Mortar - 2FLv.31CaveRate 30%NightMt. Mortar - 2FLv.31CaveRate 20%Day
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GravelerRoute 45Lv.23-27GrassRate 30%Route 45Lv.23GrassRate 30%Morning/dayDark Cave - EastLv.25CaveRate 20%Victory Road - 1FLv.34-40CaveRate 50%NightMt. Mortar - 2FLv.31CaveRate 30%Victory Road - 1FLv.34CaveRate 30%Morning/dayMt. Silver - 1FLv.43CaveRate 30%Mt. Silver - SummitLv.48CaveRate 20%or evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into GolemBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Golem egg.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
What is Geodude Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Geodude
 Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
 Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
 Poliwag Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEcruteak City Surfing | ||
 Marill Water | D | |
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 4x153-181%KO Mud-Slap 2x12-14% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
 Slowpoke WaterPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Slowpoke builds →Water Gun 4x105-126%KO Mud-Slap 2x14-19% | ||
Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Totodile builds →Water Gun 4x119-140%KO Mud-Slap 2x14-19% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | C | |
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x235-277%KO Water Gun 4x165-196%KO Rock Smash 2x15-19% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Hitmonlee builds →Jump Kick 2x87-104%KO Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Quagsire builds →Water Gun 4x137-162%KO Ice Punch 2x85-100%KO Mud-Slap 2x23-29% Rock Smash 2x15-19% | ||
 Bayleef Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chikorita (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Bayleef builds →Razor Leaf 4x185-219%KO Rock Smash 2x12-15% Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Azumarill builds →Water Gun 4x137-162%KO Blizzard 2x123-146%KO Rock Smash 2x12-15% Mud-Slap 2x12-15% | ||
 Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lapras builds →Surf 4x394-465%KO Blizzard 2x247-290%KO Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Quagsire builds →Surf 4x329-387%KO Dig 2x56-68% Ice Punch 2x87-103%KO Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Azumarill Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Azumarill builds →Surf 4x303-358%KO Blizzard 2x126-148%KO Rock Smash 2x10-13% Mud-Slap 2x10-13% | ||
 Victreebel GrassPoison | C | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x461-544%KO Blizzard 2x192-227%KO Iron Tail 2x47-56% Mud-Slap 2x11-13% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Poliwrath builds →Surf 4x325-384%KO Dynamic Punch 2x95-112%KO Blizzard 2x137-163%KO Mud-Slap 2x15-19% | ||
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Feraligatr builds →Surf 4x353-416%KO Iron Tail 2x69-83% Blizzard 2x149-176%KO Dig 2x43-51% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lapras builds →Surf 4x380-448%KO Blizzard 2x237-280%KO Iron Tail 2x59-69% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x449-530%KO Blizzard 2x190-223%KO Iron Tail 2x48-57% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Poliwrath builds →Surf 4x317-374%KO Dynamic Punch 2x92-109%KO Blizzard 2x132-156%KO Mud-Slap 2x14-18% | ||
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Feraligatr builds →Surf 4x344-405%KO Iron Tail 2x68-81% Blizzard 2x145-171%KO Dig 2x42-49% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lapras builds →Surf 4x364-429%KO Blizzard 2x231-273%KO Iron Tail 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x449-530%KO Blizzard 2x190-223%KO Iron Tail 2x48-57% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Poliwrath builds →Surf 4x317-374%KO Dynamic Punch 2x92-109%KO Blizzard 2x132-156%KO Mud-Slap 2x14-18% | ||
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Feraligatr builds →Surf 4x344-405%KO Iron Tail 2x68-81% Blizzard 2x145-171%KO Dig 2x42-49% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lapras builds →Surf 4x364-429%KO Blizzard 2x231-273%KO Iron Tail 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Vaporeon builds →Surf 4x449-530%KO Blizzard 2x190-223%KO Iron Tail 2x48-57% Mud-Slap 2x13-16% | ||
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (New Bark Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Feraligatr builds →Surf 4x344-405%KO Iron Tail 2x68-81% Blizzard 2x145-171%KO Dig 2x42-49% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwag (Ecruteak City Surfing) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Poliwrath builds →Surf 4x317-374%KO Dynamic Punch 2x92-109%KO Blizzard 2x132-156%KO Mud-Slap 2x14-18% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Lapras builds →Surf 4x364-429%KO Blizzard 2x231-273%KO Iron Tail 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
 Celebi PsychicGrass | C | |
Obtain MethodIlex Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Celebi builds →Solar Beam 4x574-675%KO Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
Vileplume GrassPoison | C | |
 Tangela Grass | C | |
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Slowbro builds →Surf 4x454-534%KO Blizzard 2x191-225%KO Earthquake 2x54-63% Iron Tail 2x54-63% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Goldenrod City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Geodude View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 4x618-728%KO Blizzard 2x206-243%KO Iron Tail 2x47-56% Mud-Slap 2x11-13% | ||
Geodude Evolutions
Geodude kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Graveler all the way to Golem. For breeding, quick to hatch with a small partner pool via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 195 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
C Geodude Best Moveset
Rock/Ground pre-evolution with 4x Water and Grass weaknesses that end it immediately. MoveEarthquake at reduced power. Golem is two evolutions away with the same fatal weaknesses but the stats to justify running them.
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Curse
- Rapid Spin
- Hidden Power Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Most of Geodude's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Earthquake and Dig, but Normal and Fighting and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Proud of their sturdy bodies, they bash against each other in a contest to prove whose is harder.
Geodude Crystal Guide
Geodude is a static encounter at Johto Team Rocket Hq in Crystal. Geodude appears at level 21. Save before the encounter. These one-shot Pokemon don't respawn if you knock them out or run out of Poke Balls.
In Crystal, 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.
Yes. Alolan Geodude is a regional variant with different typing and a reworked stat spread. Introduced in Gen 7. Plays completely differently from the original.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves