Discover the best Groudon recommended counters, movesets, budget options, and raid strategies for its appearance in Pokémon GO.
Groudon is a pure Ground-type legendary Pokémon that is vulnerable to Water-, Grass-, and Ice-type attacks. A well-prepared team of high-DPS Water, Grass, or Ice-type Pokémon can bring it down efficiently. Bringing the right counters will make all the difference if you are planning to farm Candy, hunt for a shiny, or add Groudon to your collection.
Best Groudon Recommended Counters
Groudon will be available in Five-Star Raids in Pokémon GO from Wednesday, August 12, at 6:00 a.m. to Tuesday, August 18, at 9:00 p.m. local time.
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The following are the top Pokémon that deal super-effective damage to Groudon.
| POKÉMON | RECOMMENDED MOVESET |
| Kyurem (White) | Ice Fang as a Fast Attack and Ice Burn as a Charged Attack |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall as a Fast Attack and Origin Pulse as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Sceptile | Fury Cutter as a Fast Attack and Frenzy Plant as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Dragon Ascent as a Charged Attack |
| Kyurem (Black) | Dragon Tail as a Fast Attack and Freeze Shock as a Charged Attack |
| Shadow Kyogre | Waterfall as a Fast Attack and Origin Pulse as a Charged Attack |
| Shaymin (Sky Forme) | Magical Leaf as a Fast Attack and Grass Knot as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Swampert | Water Gun as a Fast Attack and Hydro Cannon as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Blastoise | Water Gun as a Fast Attack and Hydro Cannon as a Charged Attack |
| Mega Venusaur | Vine Whip as a Fast Attack and Frenzy Plant as a Charged Attack |
Note that Water and Grass-type attackers play heavily into Groudon’s core weaknesses, though top-tier Ice options like White Kyurem also output massive damage.
Furthermore, you can only use one Mega/Primal Pokémon per raid lobby. If you are looking to earn extra candy for every Groudon caught as a raid encounter, use Mega Level 3 Mega Swampert. This is because it shares a type (Ground) with Groudon.
You can pick any of these to form your 6-Pokémon battle party.
Groudon Raid Boss Moveset
When battling Groudon in raids, it will utilize its own set of Fast and Charged attacks. Being aware of its moveset helps you anticipate incoming damage:
Fast Attacks: Mud Shot (Ground), Dragon Tail (Dragon)
Charged Attacks: Earthquake (Ground), Fire Blast (Fire), Solar Beam (Grass), and Fire Punch (Fire — Elite TM). (Note: Watch out for Solar Beam if you are bringing Water-type counters, or Fire Blast/Fire Punch if you are bringing Grass or Ice-type counters!)
Resistances: Avoid bringing Pokémon that rely on Electric, Poison, or Rock-type attacks, as Groudon resists these damage types.
Best Budget Groudon Recommended Counters
Not everyone currently has access to high-tier Shadow Pokémon or legendary water options. Fortunately, Groudon’s multiple weaknesses make it accessible with strong non-legendary choices. Excellent budget choices are as follows:
Swampert with Water Gun as a Fast Attack and Hydro Cannon as a Charged Attack.
Sceptile with Bullet Seed as a Fast Attack and Frenzy Plant as a Charged Attack.
Mamoswine with Powder Snow as a Fast Attack and Avalanche as a Charged Attack.
Feraligatr with Waterfall as a Fast Attack and Hydro Cannon as a Charged Attack.
Glaceon with Frost Breath as a Fast Attack and Avalanche as a Charged Attack.
Torterra with Razor Leaf as a Fast Attack and Frenzy Plant as a Charged Attack.
Groudon Raid Tips
Having the best counters may not be enough. You also need a good strategy. The following tips will help you a great deal:
Lead with a Mega Water, Grass, or Ice Pokémon to boost teammates’ corresponding attacks.
Coordinate Mega Evolutions with your raid group for maximum efficiency.
Use Pokémon with matching Fast and Charged Moves (e.g., full Water-type or Grass-type sets).
Revive and rejoin if necessary rather than using weaker backup teams.
If you can, battle Groudon during Sunny/Clear (boosts Grass) or Rainy (boosts Water) weather conditions in-game for an extra damage edge.
How Many Trainers are Needed?
Due to Groudon’s vulnerabilities to Water, Grass, and Ice-type attacks, it can be tackled efficiently. In ideal conditions with top-tier counters like Primal Kyogre or Shadow Kyogre, it can be defeated by 2 to 3 prepared players. However, for most trainers utilizing standard or budget counters, a group of 4 to 6 players will comfortably defeat Groudon.
Maximize Your Catch Chances
Once you successfully defeat Groudon, you will enter the bonus catch phase. Keep these tips in mind to secure your catch:
- Golden Razz Berries: Always use a Golden Razz Berry combined with a Curveball Throw to maximize your capture rate. If it is Shiny Groudon, use Silver Pinap Berry instead.
- Great/Excellent Throws: Practice your timing to land consistent Great or Excellent throws, which drastically increase the catch multiplier.
- Gym Control & Friend Bonuses: Raid with your Best or Ultra Friends and ensure your team controls the gym to earn extra Premier Balls.
- Use White or Black Kyurem Adventure Effect: When activated, the adventure effect makes Pokémon easier to catch, either by hand or by connected accessory devices.
Hundo CP for Groudon from Raids
You will get rewards such as Rare Candies, other items, and an encounter with Groudon after completing the Raid successfully.
The hundo CP (i.e., the perfect IV CP) for Groudon caught from raids depends on the in-game weather condition when it was caught. If caught during Sunny (boosts Ground) weather conditions, the weather-boosted hundo CP is 2,939 CP. Otherwise, the standard hundo CP (Level 20) is 2,351 CP.
For a complete overview of what to expect when catching Groudon post-raid, keep an eye out for these CP ranges:
Standard Catch CP (Level 20): 2,260 – 2,351 CP.
Weather Boosted Catch CP (Level 25): 2,825 – 2,939 CP.
If you get a good one, teach it Mud Shot as a Fast Attack and Earthquake (or Precipice Blades via Elite TM) and Fire Punch as Charged Attacks for its premier Ground-type raid and Master League roles.
