Groudon
Groudon is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0383 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Ground | 
| Species | Continent Pokémon | 
| Height | 3.5 m (11′06″) | 
| Weight | 950.0 kg (2094.4 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Drought | 
	
| Local № | 0199 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0208 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)  | 
	
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 335 | 
| Growth Rate | Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered | 
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless | 
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) | 
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Defense | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
| Sp. Atk | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Total | 670 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0383 | 
|---|---|
| Type | Ground Fire | 
| Species | Continent Pokémon | 
| Height | 5.0 m (16′05″) | 
| Weight | 999.7 kg (2204.0 lbs) | 
| Abilities | 1. Desolate Land | 
	
| Local № | 0199 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0208 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)  | 
	
Training
| EV yield | 3 Attack | 
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 5 (0.7% with PokéBall, full HP) | 
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) | 
| Base Exp. | 347 | 
| Growth Rate | Slow | 
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered | 
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless | 
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) | 
Base stats
| HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 180 | 328 | 504 | |
| Defense | 160 | 292 | 460 | |
| Sp. Atk | 150 | 274 | 438 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Total | 770 | Min | Max | 
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Groudon does not evolve.
 
Groudon changes
- From Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire to Pokémon X & Y, Groudon has a catch rate of 5.
 - In Generations 3-4, Groudon has a base experience yield of 218.
 - In Generations 5-7, Groudon has a base experience yield of 302.
 
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | GROUDON has long been described in mythology as the POKéMON that raised lands and expanded continents. This POKéMON took to sleep after a cataclysmic battle with KYOGRE. | 
|---|---|
| Sapphire | GROUDON has the power to scatter rain clouds and make water evaporate with light and heat. It came as a savior to people who had been suffering from terrible floods. | 
| FireRed LeafGreen  | 
	This legendary POKéMON is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling KYOGRE. | 
| Emerald | GROUDON has appeared in mythology as the creator of the land. It sleeps in magma underground and is said to make volcanoes erupt on awakening. | 
| Diamond Pearl Platinum  | 
	It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought KYOGRE long ago. | 
| HeartGold SoulSilver  | 
	Said to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with KYOGRE. | 
| Black White Black 2 White 2  | 
	It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago. | 
| X | Said to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with Kyogre. | 
| Y | This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling Kyogre. | 
| Omega Ruby | Groudon is said to be the personification of the land itself. Legends tell of its many clashes against Kyogre, as each sought to gain the power of nature. | 
| Alpha Sapphire | Through Primal Reversion and with nature’s full power, it will take back its true form. It can cause magma to erupt and expand the landmass of the world. | 
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl  | 
	It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago. | 
Moves learned by Groudon
Moves learnt by level up
Groudon does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Groudon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Groudon cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Groudon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Lava Plume | Fire | 80 | 100 | |
| 1 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 1 | Precipice Blades | Ground | 120 | 85 | |
| 1 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 9 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 18 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 27 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 36 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 45 | Fissure | Ground | — | 30 | |
| 54 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 72 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 81 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 90 | Eruption | Fire | 150 | 100 | 
Egg moves
Groudon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Groudon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Groudon sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 | 
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| Shiny | 
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Where to find Groudon
| Ruby | Cave of Origin | 
|---|---|
| Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Emerald | Terra Cave | 
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| SoulSilver | Embedded Tower | 
| Black White Black 2 White 2  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| X Y  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Omega Ruby | Cave of Origin | 
| Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Sun Moon  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Ultra Sun | Ultra Space Wilds | 
| Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee  | 
					Not available in this game | 
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl  | 
					Trade/migrate from another game | 
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game | 
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A  | 
					Location data not yet available | 
Answers to Groudon questions
- What is a good moveset for Groudon?
 - If groudon and kyogre fought what would the weather be like?
 - What is the highest a stat has ever gone up in 1 lvl?
 - Groudons Solarbeam not working?
 - Can you change Groudon/Kyorge into their Primal Form and Mega Evolve a Pokemon in the same battle?
 - OHKOs did not affect Rayquaza - is this normal?
 - Are Groudon and Kyogre Shiny Locked in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire?
 - What would happen if Primal Groudon was up against Primal Kyogre?
 - How do I get Rayquaza in HGSS?
 
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Other languages
| English | Groudon | 
|---|---|
| Japanese | グラードン (Groudon) | 
| German | Groudon | 
| French | Groudon | 
| Italian | Groudon | 
| Spanish | Groudon | 
| Korean | 그란돈 (geurandon) | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 固拉多 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 固拉多 | 
| English | 
																	Continent Pokémon | 
						
|---|---|
| Japanese | たいりくポケモン | 
| German | Kontinent-Pokémon | 
| French | Pokémon Continent | 
| Italian | Pokémon Continente | 
| Spanish | Pokémon Continente | 
| Korean | 대륙포켓몬 | 
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大陆宝可梦 | 
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大陸寶可夢 | 
Name origin
- ground
 - the earth
 - don
 - of great size/importance; lord or master