Summary: Prepare to challenge Groudon in Pokémon GO raids! Discover the best counters, understand its weaknesses, and learn about CP catch ranges. Don't miss the chance to catch a Shiny Groudon with a 1 in 20 encounter rate
Master the Groudon raid in Pokémon GO with our comprehensive guide covering top counters, CP catch ranges, weaknesses, and shiny encounter odds.
In This Article
- Groudon Raid Overview
- Recommended Number of Trainers
- Best Counters to Defeat Groudon
- Budget-Friendly Counters
- Groudon's Stats and Weaknesses
- Groudon's Movepool
- Catch CP Ranges
- Shiny Groudon Availability
- Final Tips for Groudon Raids
Groudon Raid Overview
Groudon is a Tier 5 Legendary Raid Boss in Pokémon GO. As a pure Ground-type Pokémon, it is vulnerable to Water, Grass, and Ice-type attacks. Its Raid Boss CP is 54,411.
Recommended Number of Trainers
- Duo: Possible with high-level trainers using optimal counters and favorable weather conditions.
- Optimal Group Size: 3–6 high-level trainers.
- Lower-Level Trainers: 7–20 players recommended.
Best Counters to Defeat Groudon
Top counters based on Time to Win (TTW) and number of faints:
| Rank | Pokémon | Fast Move | Charge Move | Faints | TTW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Origin Pulse | 23 | 527s |
| 2 | White Kyurem | Ice Fang | Ice Burn | 29 | 523s |
| 3 | Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Dragon Ascent | 19 | 611s |
| 4 | Mega Sceptile | Fury Cutter | Frenzy Plant | 31 | 532s |
| 5 | Black Kyurem | Dragon Tail | Freeze Shock | 33 | 598s |
| 6 | Mega Swampert | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon | 37 | 595s |
| 7 | Sky Shaymin | Magical Leaf | Grass Knot | 29 | 642s |
| 8 | Shadow Kyogre | Waterfall | Origin Pulse | 40 | 600s |
| 9 | Mega Blastoise | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon | 37 | 637s |
| 10 | Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 31 | 676s |
Budget-Friendly Counters
For trainers without access to Mega or Legendary Pokémon, consider these alternatives:
- Gyarados: Waterfall / Hydro Pump
- Feraligatr: Waterfall / Hydro Cannon
- Roserade: Razor Leaf / Grass Knot
- Leafeon: Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
- Kingler: Bubble / Crabhammer
Groudon's Stats and Weaknesses
- Type: Ground
- Weaknesses: Water, Grass, Ice
- Resistances: Electric, Poison, Rock
- Max CP at Level 40: 2,357
- Max CP at Level 50: 2,665
Groudon's Movepool
- Fast Moves: Mud Shot (Ground), Dragon Tail (Dragon)
- Charged Moves: Earthquake (Ground), Fire Blast (Fire), Solar Beam (Grass)
Catch CP Ranges
- Level 20 (No Weather Boost): 2,260 – 2,351 CP
- Level 25 (Sunny/Clear Weather Boost): 2,825 – 2,939 CP
Shiny Groudon Availability
Groudon is available in its Shiny form during raids. The odds of encountering a Shiny Groudon are approximately 1 in 20, or 5%. :contentReference[oaicite:48]{index=48}
Final Tips for Groudon Raids
- Utilize weather conditions to your advantage; Rainy weather boosts Water-type moves, while Sunny weather boosts Groudon's Ground-type moves.
- Be cautious of Groudon's Solar Beam, which can be particularly devastating to Water-type counters.
- Aim for Excellent Curveball throws with Golden Razz Berries to increase your chances of a successful catch.
