Primal Groudon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Primal Groudon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Primal Groudon
Primal Groudon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 39.273 DPS.
Primal 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: Primal Groudon is weak to Water (double weak!), Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Bug, Fairy-type moves as Primal 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 Primal Groudon is Primal Kyogre (39.273 DPS), Shadow Kyogre (36.242 DPS), and Mega Swampert (33.857 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Primal Groudon: After defeating Primal Groudon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 3343 and 3456 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 4158-4300 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Primal Groudon from raids will have exactly 3456 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 Primal Groudon?
The best counter for Primal Groudon is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 39.273 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Kyogre (36.242 DPS) and Mega Swampert (33.857 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Primal Groudon?
Primal 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 Primal Groudon weak to?
Primal Groudon is weak to Water (double weak), Ground-type attacks. It resists Electric, Bug, Fairy, Fire, Poison, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Primal Groudon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Primal 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 Primal Groudon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Primal Groudon from raids will have 3456 CP at level 20, or 4300 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 3343. If you see 3456 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Primal Groudon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Primal 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 Primal Groudon?
For the best moveset for Primal Groudon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Primal 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 Primal Groudon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Primal Groudon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyogre (30.364 DPS) and Quaquaval (27.429 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 Primal Groudon in raids?
Weather boost information for Primal 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.