Groudon Raid Guide
Weak to Grass, Ice, Water — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Groudon.
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Groudon. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Weather boost
- Sunny
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 270
- Base Defense
- 228
- Base Stamina
- 205
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 2,316 | 2,882 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 2,410 | 2,998 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Groudon is pure Ground, weak only to Water, Grass, and Ice. Kyogre, Mega Swampert, Kartana, and Galarian Darmanitan all wreck it. It's comfortably beaten by 3 solid trainers and duo-able for the well-prepared. In Sunny weather the raid is tougher (boosted Ground and Fire), so bring extra bodies. Beyond the fight, Groudon earns its keep as a raid attacker for years and is a Master League staple; the shiny's dark-green palette makes it a collector favorite. If you can only power up one Ground-type this season, make it Groudon.
Groudon resists Electric, Poison, Rock — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Groudon?
The top counter is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse at 29 DPS against Groudon. Mega Sceptile (26.9) and Shadow Kyogre (26.3) follow.
What is Groudon weak to?
Groudon takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves.
How many trainers do I need to beat Groudon?
3 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 25.9 DPS against Groudon). With mixed teams plan for 5 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.
Can I beat Groudon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Kartana at 24.8 DPS, 85% of what the top counter deals. Kyurem (White) and Shaymin (Sky) are the next ones down.
Can Groudon be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.
What weather boosts Groudon?
Sunny. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,882–2,998 CP instead of 2,316–2,410. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Groudon worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Groudon ranks #10 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier B) and sits at #24 in Master League. Useful, not essential — raid it if you need the candy or the dex entry.
What is the best moveset for Groudon?
The counter list on this page is for beating Groudon. For the moves Groudon should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.