Groudon
Ground-type, Generation 3. Ranked #12 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier B). #24 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Shot Precipice Blades 16.5 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
Base stats
- 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
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 — 16.5 DPS and 356 TDO as a Ground-type attacker.
In Master League it runs Mud Shot and Precipice Blades. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
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 | #12 | B | 16.5 | 356 | 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
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Groudon raid guide
Best counters against Groudon
Use Groudon against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Groudon
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Groudon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Groudon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #12 makes Groudon a useful Ground-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Ground bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (270), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Groudon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Precipice Blades (charged), worth 16.5 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Groudon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Groudon takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Groudon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Groudon reaches 4,652 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,115 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Groudon good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Groudon is ranked #24 (Tier B) in Master League with a 64.64% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Groudon bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Groudon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Groudon shows 2,351 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,939 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Groudon better than regular Groudon?
Shadow Groudon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Groudon in Pokemon GO?
Groudon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Groudon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Groudon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.