#383

Ground

POKÉDEX No. #383

Groudon

Continent Pokémon

GROUDON has long been described in mythology as the POKéMON that raised lands and expanded continents. This POKéMON took to sleep after a cataclysmic battle with KYOGRE.

Height3.5 m

Weight950.0 kg

AbilitiesDrought

Forms2

Defensive Fingerprint

4×2×1×½×¼×0×

NORNormal 1×

FIRFire 1×

WATWater 2×

ELEElectric 0×

GRAGrass 2×

ICEIce 2×

FIGFighting 1×

POIPoison ½×

GRDGround 1×

FLYFlying 1×

PSYPsychic 1×

BUGBug 1×

ROCRock ½×

GHOGhost 1×

DRADragon 1×

DRKDark 1×

STESteel 1×

FAIFairy 1×

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP100
310–404
Attack150
274–438
Defense140
256–416
Sp. Atk100
184–328
Sp. Def90
166–306
Speed90
166–306

Total670

/ 720

BST670

97 percentile (1025)+260 vs Gen 3 avg (410)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Water

Grass

Ice

Resists

Poison

Rock

Immune

Electric

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Legendary

Generation

Generation 3

Habitat

Rough Terrain

Color

Red

Shape

Upright

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Yes

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#383
Conquest Gallery	#194
Hoenn	#199
Hyperspace	#129
Updated Hoenn	#208

Varieties

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

302

EV Yield

+3 Attack

Growth Curve

Slow

(5x³) / (4)

Exp at Lv. 50

156,250

Exp at Lv. 100

1,250,000

Wild Held Items

No wild held item data available.

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Ruby

1 spots

100% max

Cave of Origin (B4F)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 45
Conditions: Any

Omega Ruby

1 spots

100% max

Cave of Origin (B4F)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 45
Conditions: Any

SoulSilver

1 spots

100% max

Embedded Tower (Groudon’s room)

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 50
Conditions: Any

Emerald

1 spots

100% max

Terra Cave

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 70
Conditions: Any

Ultra Sun

2 spots

100% max

Ultra Space Wilds Cave

100%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: Any

Ultra Space Wilds Cave World

15%

Method: Static encounter, only one chance
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: Any

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Water

Grass

Ice

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

Poison

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Immunities

0×

Completely immune to these types - no damage taken!

Electric

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

1×

1×

1×

½×

1×

½×

1×

1×

1×

1×

2×

2×

0×

1×

2×

1×

1×

1×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Groudon's ground typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Poison

Rock

Steel

Fire

Electric

Groudon's Ground typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Jolly

+Speed−Sp. Atk

Adamant

+Attack−Sp. Atk

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Precipice Blades

Learned at Lv. 63

Sword Shield

Ground

Power: 120Accuracy: 85PP: 10Physical

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Earth Power

Learned at Lv. 75

Platinum

Ground

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Eruption

Learned at Lv. 90

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Fire

Power: 150Accuracy: 100PP: 5Special

Inflicts more damage when the user has more HP remaining, with a maximum of 150 power.

Solar Beam

Learned at Lv. 81

Sword Shield

Grass

Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

Fire Blast

Learned at Lv. 90

X Y

Fire

Power: 110Accuracy: 85PP: 5SpecialBurn

Has a chance to burn the target.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Fire Blast

Learned at Lv. 90

X Y

Fire

Power: 110Accuracy: 85PP: 5SpecialBurn

Has a chance to burn the target.

Aerial Ace

TM/TR Moves

Flying

Power: 60PP: 20Physical

Never misses.

Brutal Swing

TM/TR Moves

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Dark

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 20Physical

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

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Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Groudon
Japanese	グラードン
Japanese (Kanji)	グラードン
Roomaji	Groudon
Korean	그란돈
French	Groudon
German	Groudon
Spanish	Groudon
Italian	Groudon
Chinese (Traditional)	固拉多
Chinese (Simplified)	固拉多

Sprite Gallery

Emerald

Ruby Sapphire

Groudon shiny sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny

Groudon shiny back sprite (Ruby Sapphire) — Shiny Back

Pokédex Data

Height

3.5 m

Weight

950.0 kg

Type

Ground

Abilities

Summons strong sunlight that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

No Eggs

⚧

Gender Ratio

Genderless

🐣

Hatch Steps

30,600

Hatch Counter: 120

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Slow

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Ancient Power

ancient-power

Lv. 45

Lava Plume

lava-plume

Lv. 20

Mud Shot

mud-shot

Lv. 1

Precipice Blades

precipice-blades

Lv. 63

Scary Face

scary-face

Lv. 5

Earth Power

earth-power

Lv. 75

Bulk Up

bulk-up

Lv. 60

Hammer Arm

hammer-arm

Lv. 80

Slash

slash

Lv. 20

Earthquake

earthquake

Lv. 35

Rest

rest

Lv. 54

Fire Blast

fire-blast

Lv. 90

Fissure

fissure

Lv. 75

Eruption

eruption

Lv. 90

Solar Beam

solar-beam

Lv. 81

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