Groudon
Groudon brings 150 Attack, 140 Defense, an Electric immunity, and Drought support. It can set Stealth Rock, pressure teams with Ground STAB, or use setup to become a physical breaker.
Type Weaknesses & Resistances
Base Stats
Recommended Moveset
Abilities
Competitive Strategy
Groudon is a pure Ground legendary that changes the battle immediately through Drought and physical pressure. Its Ground STAB threatens Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel targets, while its bulk gives it chances to set Stealth Rock or use Swords Dance against opponents that cannot force it out. Drought can support Fire-type partners and weaken incoming Water damage, but it does not remove Groudon's underlying Water weakness from the type chart. The weakness profile is Water, Grass, and Ice, all at 2×. Groudon has no 4× weakness because it is a single Ground type. Its Electric immunity is valuable, but Flying and Levitate targets can ignore Ground attacks unless Groudon has the right coverage. Water attackers become more manageable in sun, yet a strong Water move can still matter if weather changes, the attacker is boosted, or Groudon has already taken chip. To use Groudon well, pair it with teammates that punish Flying and Levitate switch-ins, plus Grass or Dragon partners that help into Water pressure. Fire teammates can benefit from sun, while hazard support can turn Groudon's forced switches into lasting progress. To counter Groudon, preserve Water, Grass, or Ice pressure, control the weather when possible, and avoid giving it a free setup turn behind its physical bulk.
Best Counters
- •Water-type attackers when sun is absent or weakened
- •Grass-type attackers and bulky Grass walls
- •Ice-type coverage from faster special attackers
- •Flying or Levitate users that avoid Ground STAB
- •Physical walls that can take boosted Ground attacks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Groudon weak to?
Groudon is 2× weak to Water, Grass, Ice.
What is the best moveset for Groudon?
The recommended moveset is: Precipice Blades, Stone Edge, Stealth Rock, Swords Dance.
How to counter Groudon?
Best counters: Water-type attackers when sun is absent or weakened, Grass-type attackers and bulky Grass walls, Ice-type coverage from faster special attackers, Flying or Levitate users that avoid Ground STAB, Physical walls that can take boosted Ground attacks.