Primal Groudon is a Legendary Ground/Fire-type Pokémon (#383, Generation 3) that caps at 6,672 CP at level 50, built on 353/268/218 base stats — an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk.
It's a top-2 Ground-type attacker, so it earns a real slot in your raid roster. In PvP it's a genuine Master League pick (ranked #1), worth building with the right IVs.Its best all-round moveset is Mud Shot paired with Precipice Blades.
Defensively, it takes extra damage from Water and Ground and resists Electric, Bug and Fairy — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Mud Shot
Precipice Blades
Mud Shot
Solar Beam
Dragon Tail
Precipice Blades
Mud Shot
Fire Blast
Mud Shot
Precipice Blades
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Primal Groudon's best offensive moveset is Mud Shot combined with Precipice Blades, achieving 21.1 DPS and 484 TDO as a Ground-type attacker (ranked #2, Tier S). Alternatively, Primal Groudon can serve as a Grass-type attacker with Mud Shot and Solar Beam (#3, Tier S).
In Master League PvP, Primal Groudon runs Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, ranked #1 (Tier S) with a 75.00% win rate. Primal 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
Primal Groudon as Raid Boss
Primal Raids Active Now Shiny AvailablePrimal Groudon is currently available as a Primal Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Primal Groudon from raids will have 3372 CP at level 20, or 4215 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
Best Counters to Beat Primal Groudon
Primal Groudon is weak to Water, Ground-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Primal Groudon as Raid Counter
Primal Groudon is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Primal Groudon
Primal Groudon evolves from Groudon using Candy.
Primal Groudon is currently available as a Primal Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (3372 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (4215 CP).
Walking Primal 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.
To Mega Evolve Primal Groudon, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Primal Groudon's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Primal Groudon as your buddy (100 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Primal Groudon Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Primal Groudon in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Primal Groudon from raids or eggs will show 3,372 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Primal Groudon is a Ground/Fire-type Pokemon with a stat total of 839. With its high Attack stat (353), Primal Groudon is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Primal Groudon's double weakness to Water-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Primal Groudon very quickly.
Primal 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 Primal Groudon much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Primal Groudon?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Primal Groudon is a top-tier Ground-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #2 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 6,672 at level 50 and base stats of 353/268/218 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Mud Shot and Precipice Blades for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Ground-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Master League), Primal Groudon is ranked #1 (Tier S) with a 75.00% win rate. It's a meta-relevant pick worth building a second move for.