Groudon
Mud Shot
Precipice Blades
Groudon is a Legendary Ground-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Hoenn region (#383, Generation 3). With a max CP of 4,652 and base stats of 270/228/205 (Atk/Def/Sta), Groudon has a total stat product of 703. Groudon's best moveset is Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, making it a competitive Ground-type attacker for raids.
Groudon is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock-type attacks. Groudon is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Mud Shot
Precipice Blades
Mud Shot
Precipice Blades
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Groudon's best offensive moveset is Mud Shot combined with Precipice Blades, achieving 16.5 DPS and 356 TDO as a Ground-type attacker (ranked #9, Tier B).
In Master League PvP, Groudon runs Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, ranked #43 (Tier D) with a 55.70% win rate. Groudon has access to 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Mud Shot generates energy the fastest (12 EPS). Note that Fire Punch, Precipice Blades are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Groudon as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsGroudon is not currently available as a raid boss. When Groudon returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Groudon from raids would have 2351 CP at level 20, or 2939 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Groudon
Groudon is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Groudon as Raid Counter
Groudon is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Groudon
Groudon can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Groudon is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Groudon knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Groudon as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km. It also earns 100 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
Groudon Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Groudon in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Groudon from raids or eggs will show 2,351 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Groudon is a Ground-type Pokemon with a stat total of 703. With its high Attack stat (270), Groudon is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Grass, Ice, Water-type moves when using Groudon. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Groudon's performance.
Groudon's moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Groudon much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Groudon?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Situational
Groudon is a solid but not elite Ground-type attacker, sitting at Tier B (#9) in raid performance. With a max CP of 4,652 and base stats of 270/228/205, it can fill a role on your team if you lack stronger Ground-type counters. The best moveset is Mud Shot paired with Precipice Blades. Consider investing if you need a Ground-type attacker now, but hold off on XL Candy investment as better alternatives exist. A useful stepping stone rather than an endgame pick.
In PvP (Master League), Groudon is ranked #43 (Tier D) with a 55.70% win rate.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Groudon deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.