Groudon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Groudon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Groudon
Groudon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 29.030 DPS.
Groudon 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: Groudon is weak to Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves as Groudon 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 Groudon is Primal Kyogre (29.030 DPS), Mega Sceptile (26.923 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (26.303 DPS).
Catching Groudon: After defeating Groudon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2316 and 2410 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2882-2998 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Groudon from raids will have exactly 2410 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 Groudon?
The best counter for Groudon is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 29.030 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (26.923 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (26.303 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Groudon?
Groudon 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 Groudon weak to?
Groudon is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Groudon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Groudon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Groudon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Groudon from raids will have 2410 CP at level 20, or 2998 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2316. If you see 2410 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Groudon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Groudon 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 Groudon?
For the best moveset for Groudon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Groudon 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 Groudon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Groudon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (24.800 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (23.810 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 Groudon in raids?
Weather boost information for Groudon is not currently available. Ground-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.