Type matchups
Damage Groudon takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Groudon has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 150
- Defense
- 140
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 670
Groudon has a base stat total of 670, higher than 96% of Pokémon. With Attack (150) well above Sp. Atk (100), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 100 HP, 140 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Groudon's only ability is Drought.
How to beat Groudon
Groudon takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Groudon's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Groudon's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Groudon's Ground moves.
Evolution
Groudon does not evolve.
Best counters to Groudon
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Groudon weak to?
As a Ground type, Groudon takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Groudon resistant to?
Groudon resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Groudon?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Groudon with super-effective attacks.