Primal Groudon
Ground/Fire-type, Generation 3. Ranked #2 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier S). #1 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Shot Precipice Blades 21.1 DPS
- Master League
- Mud Shot Precipice Blades 75.00% 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 Primal Groudon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 839
- 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
- 3,372 CP
Primal 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 STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Fire Punch STAB 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, Primal Groudon runs Mud Shot with Precipice Blades — 21.1 DPS and 484 TDO as a Ground-type attacker. It also covers the Grass slot with Mud Shot and Solar Beam.
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 Primal Groudon places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #2 | S | 21.1 | 484 | Mud Shot Precipice Blades |
| Grass | #3 | S | 17.9 | 411 | Mud Shot Solar Beam |
| Dragon | #4 | A | 20.3 | 467 | Dragon Tail Precipice Blades |
| Fire | #7 | A | 18.6 | 426 | Mud Shot Fire Blast |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #1 | S | 75.00% | Mud Shot Precipice Blades | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- Primal
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Primal Groudon raid guide
Best counters against Primal Groudon
Use Primal Groudon against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Primal Groudon
- Evolve from
- Groudon · Candy
- Raids
- Primal raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 155 | 5,101 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 155 | 5,522 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 3,343 | 3,456 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 4,158 | 4,300 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 3,343 | 3,456 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 2,527 | 2,613 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 3,343 | 3,456 |
Is Primal Groudon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Primal Groudon is a Tier S Ground-type attacker at rank #2, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (353), 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.
- 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 | 83 |
| Lv 2 | 261 |
| Lv 3 | 439 |
| Lv 4 | 617 |
| Lv 5 | 796 |
| Lv 6 | 974 |
| Lv 7 | 1,152 |
| Lv 8 | 1,330 |
| Lv 9 | 1,508 |
| Lv 10 | 1,686 |
| Lv 11 | 1,855 |
| Lv 12 | 2,023 |
| Lv 13 | 2,192 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 2,361 |
| Lv 15 | 2,529 |
| Lv 16 | 2,698 |
| Lv 17 | 2,866 |
| Lv 18 | 3,035 |
| Lv 19 | 3,203 |
| Lv 20 | 3,372 |
| Lv 21 | 3,541 |
| Lv 22 | 3,709 |
| Lv 23 | 3,878 |
| Lv 24 | 4,047 |
| Lv 25 | 4,215 |
| Lv 26 | 4,384 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 4,553 |
| Lv 28 | 4,721 |
| Lv 29 | 4,890 |
| Lv 30 | 5,059 |
| Lv 31 | 5,143 |
| Lv 32 | 5,227 |
| Lv 33 | 5,312 |
| Lv 34 | 5,396 |
| Lv 35 | 5,480 |
| Lv 36 | 5,564 |
| Lv 37 | 5,649 |
| Lv 38 | 5,733 |
| Lv 39 | 5,817 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 5,902 |
| Lv 41 | 5,976 |
| Lv 42 | 6,052 |
| Lv 43 | 6,128 |
| Lv 44 | 6,204 |
| Lv 45 | 6,281 |
| Lv 46 | 6,358 |
| Lv 47 | 6,436 |
| Lv 48 | 6,514 |
| Lv 49 | 6,593 |
| Lv 50 | 6,672 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0383
- Form
- Primal
- Height
- 3.51 m
- Weight
- 950.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0383_POKEMON_GROUDON_PRIMAL
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Primal Groudon in Pokemon GO?
Primal Groudon's best moveset is Mud Shot (fast) with Precipice Blades (charged), worth 21.1 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Primal Groudon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Primal Groudon takes super effective damage from Water, Ground-type moves. It is double weak to Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Poison, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Primal Groudon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Primal Groudon reaches 6,672 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 5,902 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 Primal Groudon good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Primal Groudon is ranked #1 (Tier S) in Master League with a 75.00% 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 Primal Groudon bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Primal Groudon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Primal Groudon shows 3,372 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 4,215 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.
How do you get Primal Groudon in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Groudon ( Candy). It is currently a Primal Raids raid boss.
Can Primal Groudon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Primal 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.