Groudon

National Pokédex #383 • Continent Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Kyogre Rayquaza

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	3 Atk
Catch rate	3
Base Exp.	335

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	Cannot breed

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Groudon

Nat. #383

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Shield

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Max Lair Dynamax Adventures	Dynamax Adventure	70	-	Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, Join a host from the opposite version for this version-exclusive path; not available as a local solo path, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Location

Method

Level

Chance

Conditions

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure

Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, Join a host from the opposite version for this version-exclusive path; not available as a local solo path, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Sword

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Max Lair Dynamax Adventures	Dynamax Adventure	70	-	Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Location

Method

Level

Chance

Conditions

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure

Moves

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.

		Class				Description
Start	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Start	Ancient Power	Special	60	100	5	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Start	Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Start	Lava Plume	Special	80	100	15	The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn.
9	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
18	Bulk Up	Status	-	-	20	The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
27	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
36	Hammer Arm	Physical	100	90	10	The user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.
45	Fissure	Physical	-	30	5	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
54	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
63	Precipice Blades	Physical	120	85	10	The user attacks opposing Pokémon by manifesting the power of the land in fearsome blades of stone.
72	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
81	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
90	Eruption	Special	150	100	5	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with explosive fury. The lower the user’s HP, the lower the move’s power.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

		Class				Description
TM00	Mega Punch	Physical	80	85	20	The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
TM01	Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
TM03	Fire Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM05	Thunder Punch	Physical	75	100	15	The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM08	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM09	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM11	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM14	Thunder Wave	Status	-	90	20	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
TM15	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
TM19	Safeguard	Status	-	-	25	The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
TM21	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM22	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM24	Snore	Special	50	100	15	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TM25	Protect	Status	-	-	10	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM26	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
TM32	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM34	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM39	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM43	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM48	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM53	Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
TM59	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM76	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM81	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
TM97	Brutal Swing	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
TM98	Stomping Tantrum	Physical	75	100	10	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
TR00	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TR01	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR02	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TR08	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR09	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR10	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TR15	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TR20	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.
TR26	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TR27	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TR31	Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
TR35	Uproar	Special	90	100	10	The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
TR43	Overheat	Special	130	90	5	The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
TR47	Dragon Claw	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
TR48	Bulk Up	Status	-	-	20	The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
TR62	Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
TR64	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TR67	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TR74	Iron Head	Physical	80	100	15	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
TR75	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TR76	Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
TR79	Heavy Slam	Physical	-	100	10	The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.
TR88	Heat Crash	Physical	-	100	10	The user slams its target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move’s power.
TR94	High Horsepower	Physical	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

		Class				Description
Scorching Sands		Special	70	100	10	The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.

	Class				Description
Aerial Ace Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Block Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	5	The user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.
Confide Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Counter Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	-	100	20	A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Cut Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	50	95	30	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Defense Curl Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	40	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Double Team Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Double-Edge Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dragon Tail Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	60	90	10	The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Dynamic Punch Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	100	50	5	The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.
Fury Cutter Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	40	95	20	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Headbutt Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	70	100	15	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Hone Claws Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Incinerate Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Mimic Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	10	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mud-Slap Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Power-Up Punch Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	40	100	20	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Psych Up Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Roar Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	20	The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Rock Polish Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	-	20	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Rock Smash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	40	100	15	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rollout Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Seismic Toss Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	-	100	20	The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
Shock Wave Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Special	60	-	20	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Slash Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	70	100	20	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
Smack Down Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.
Strength Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Physical	80	100	15	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Swagger Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Swift Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Special	60	-	20	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Toxic Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.