Geodude (Alola) Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Geodude (Alola) in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Geodude (Alola)
Geodude (Alola) is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Electric typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 78.300 DPS.
Geodude (Alola) 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 (Alola) is weak to Ground (double weak!), Fighting, Grass, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Flying, Electric, Fire-type moves as Geodude (Alola) 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 (Alola) is Primal Groudon (78.300 DPS), Shadow Groudon (72.500 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (68.750 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Geodude (Alola): After defeating Geodude (Alola), 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 (Alola) 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 (Alola)?
The best counter for Geodude (Alola) is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 78.300 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (72.500 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (68.750 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Geodude (Alola)?
Geodude (Alola) 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 (Alola) weak to?
Geodude (Alola) is weak to Ground (double weak), Fighting, Grass, Water-type attacks. It resists Flying, Electric, Fire, Normal, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Geodude (Alola) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Geodude (Alola)'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 (Alola) from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Geodude (Alola) 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 (Alola) worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Geodude (Alola) 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 (Alola)?
For the best moveset for Geodude (Alola) itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Geodude (Alola) 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 (Alola) without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Geodude (Alola) can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (67.545 DPS) and Groudon (59.900 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 (Alola) in raids?
Weather boost information for Geodude (Alola) 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.