Groudon Pokemon GO — #10 Ground Attacker, Precipice Blades 25.6 DPS

Q: What is the best moveset for Groudon in Pokemon GO?

Groudon's best moveset is Mud Shot with Precipice Blades, worth 25.6 DPS as a Ground-type raid attacker. Precipice Blades is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

Q: What is Groudon's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Groudon reaches 4,652 CP at level 50 and 4,115 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Groudon?

A 15/15/15 Groudon shows 2,351 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,939 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,764 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Mud Shot Precipice Blades 25.6 DPS
Master League: Mud Shot Precipice Blades 64.64% wins

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Precipice Blades is an Elite TM move. Precipice Blades costs 100 energy for 120 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Groudon takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Grass1.6× Ice1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Electric0.39× Poison0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 270

Defense 228

Stamina 205

Stat total: 703
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy): 100 per km
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,351 CP

Editor's notes

Precipice Blades is Groudon's signature move and it is legacy, so a Groudon caught outside the events that feature it has Earthquake as its best Ground move until you spend an Elite Charged TM.

Primal Reversion costs 400 Primal Energy the first time. Primal Groudon boosts Fire, Grass and Ground attacks for the whole lobby for as long as it is in your party, not only while it is on the field — that is the difference from a regular Mega.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor · Reviewed September 2026

PvP at a glance

B Master League Rank #24 · 64.64% win rate Tier list

Groudon moves

2 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Dragon Tail	Dragon	14	8	1.0s	14	8
Mud Shot Best STAB	Ground	4	6	0.5s	8	12

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Earthquake STAB	Ground	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40
Fire Blast	Fire	140	100	4.0s	35	1.40
Solar Beam	Grass	180	100	5.0s	36	1.80
Fire Punch Elite	Fire	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Precipice Blades Best STAB Elite	Ground	120	100	1.5s	80	1.20

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Dragon Tail	Dragon	9	12	2	4.50	6.00
Mud Shot	Ground	3	9	1	3.00	9.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Earthquake	Ground	120	65	1.85	—
Fire Blast	Fire	140	80	1.75	—
Solar Beam	Grass	150	80	1.88	—
Fire Punch	Fire	60	40	1.50	—
Precipice Blades	Ground	130	60	2.17	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Groudon runs Mud Shot with Precipice Blades — 25.6 DPS and 553 TDO as a Ground-type attacker.

In Master League it runs Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.

The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Fire Punch, Precipice Blades are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Groudon places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Ground	#10	B	25.6	553	Mud Shot Precipice Blades

GO Battle League

League	Rank	Tier	Win rate	Moveset	Ideal IVs
Master League	#24	B	64.64%	Mud Shot Precipice Blades	15/15/15

Evolution

Groudon does not evolve.

Mega Evolution

Groudon

400 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Primal Groudon

Family

Groudon This page

Primal Groudon Primal

Shadow forms Shadow Groudon

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Groudon is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Groudon

1

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 29.0DPS 661TDO 2

Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 26.9DPS 334TDO 3

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 26.3DPS 400TDO 4

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 24.8DPS 243TDO 5

Shadow GreninjaShadow Water ShurikenHydro Cannon 24.3DPS 212TDO 6

Shadow KinglerShadow BubbleCrabhammer 24.1DPS 207TDO

Counters carrying Grass, Ice, Water moves deal the most damage.

Use Groudon against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Toxtricity Tier 5 #2rank

Skuntank Tier 5 #2rank

Pichu Tier 5 #2rank

Elekid Tier 5 #2rank

Shinx Tier 5 #2rank

Luxio Tier 5 #2rank

Nihilego Tier 5 #2rank

Tadbulb Tier 5 #2rank

Luxray Tier 5 #2rank

Electrike Tier 5 #2rank

How to get Groudon

Team GO Rocket: Shadow Groudon arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
Primal Groudon: 400 Primal Energy for the first evolution

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	106	3,557
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	106	3,851
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,316	2,410
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,882	2,998
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,316	2,410
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,752	1,822
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,316	2,410

Groudon in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Groudon Raid Hour	12 Aug 2026	Raid boss	—
Groudon in 5-star Raid Battles	12 Aug 2026	Raid boss	Yes
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Groudon good in Pokemon GO?

Situational

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Tier B: #10 among Ground-type raid attackers at 25.6 DPS. Worth building if your Ground team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it. It also holds #24 in Master League.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	58
Lv 2	182
Lv 3	306
Lv 4	430
Lv 5	555
Lv 6	679
Lv 7	803
Lv 8	927
Lv 9	1,052
Lv 10	1,176
Lv 11	1,293
Lv 12	1,411
Lv 13	1,528

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,646
Lv 15	1,764
Lv 16	1,881
Lv 17	1,999
Lv 18	2,116
Lv 19	2,234
Lv 20	2,351
Lv 21	2,469
Lv 22	2,586
Lv 23	2,704
Lv 24	2,822
Lv 25	2,939
Lv 26	3,057

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	3,175
Lv 28	3,292
Lv 29	3,410
Lv 30	3,527
Lv 31	3,586
Lv 32	3,645
Lv 33	3,704
Lv 34	3,763
Lv 35	3,821
Lv 36	3,880
Lv 37	3,939
Lv 38	3,998
Lv 39	4,056

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	4,115
Lv 41	4,167
Lv 42	4,220
Lv 43	4,273
Lv 44	4,326
Lv 45	4,380
Lv 46	4,434
Lv 47	4,488
Lv 48	4,542
Lv 49	4,597
Lv 50	4,652

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0383
Height: 3.51 m
Weight: 950.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 3 released forms
Game ID: V0383_POKEMON_GROUDON

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Groudon in Pokemon GO?

Groudon's best moveset is Mud Shot with Precipice Blades, worth 25.6 DPS as a Ground-type raid attacker. Precipice Blades is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Groudon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Groudon takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Poison, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Groudon's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Groudon reaches 4,652 CP at level 50 and 4,115 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Groudon good for PvP in Pokemon GO?

Groudon ranks #24 in Master League (Tier B, 64.64% simulated win rate).

Master League has no CP cap that Groudon reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.

What CP is a 100% IV Groudon?

A 15/15/15 Groudon shows 2,351 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,939 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,764 CP.

Is Shadow Groudon better than regular Groudon?

In raids, yes: Shadow Groudon deals 30.4 DPS (#3 Ground) against 25.6 DPS (#10 Ground) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Shadow Groudon.

How do you get Groudon in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Groudon Raid Hour (August 2026).

Can Groudon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Groudon is in the game. It could be shiny in Groudon in 5-star Raid Battles (August 2026).

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