Geodude Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Geodude in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Geodude
Geodude is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Ground typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 79.030 DPS.
Geodude can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Geodude is weak to Grass (double weak!), Water (double weak!), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Fire-type moves as Geodude resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Geodude is Primal Kyogre (79.030 DPS), Mega Sceptile (74.000 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (72.909 DPS).
Catching Geodude: After defeating Geodude, the catch encounter will have a CP between 705 and 757 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 877-942 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Geodude from raids will have exactly 757 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Geodude?
The best counter for Geodude is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 79.030 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (74.000 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (72.909 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Geodude?
Geodude can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Geodude weak to?
Geodude is weak to Grass (double weak), Water (double weak), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Geodude be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Geodude's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Geodude from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Geodude from raids will have 757 CP at level 20, or 942 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 705. If you see 757 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Geodude worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Geodude is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Geodude?
For the best moveset for Geodude itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Geodude stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Geodude without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Geodude can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (67.867 DPS) and Shaymin (Sky) (61.429 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Geodude in raids?
Weather boost information for Geodude is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.