Groudon is a powerful Legendary for Pokemon Go players to add to their collection and take on battles. So, here’s how to catch the Pokemon Ruby mascot and whether or not it can be Shiny.
Introduced in Gen 3’s Hoenn region, Groudon is a Ground-type Legendary that has excelled in Pokemon Go since it was introduced into the game. Even more so after its Primal Reversion was released.
If you’re looking to capture Groudon in Pokemon Go now that it’s coming back for a limited time, here’s everything you need to know about encountering the Legendary.
How to get Groudon in Pokemon Go
Similar to all Legendaries, the only way to capture a Groudon is to challenge and defeat it whenever it is featured as a Raid boss after the raid rotations take place.
After you defeat it in a 5-Star Raid battle, you’ll be given Premier Balls to try and catch it. The amount of Premier Balls you get after will depend on your performance during the encounter.
Luckily for trainers, Groudon is back as a Raid boss from September 14, 2024, until September 26, 2024. Plus, it will be featured in two Raid Hours, one on September 18, 2024, and the other on September 25, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM local time.
Can Groudon be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Players will be delighted to hear that the Shiny version of Groudon is currently available in Pokemon Go, as it was added to Niantic’s game back in 2019 during the Hoenn Celebration event.
Shiny Groudon can be easily recognized thanks to its bright yellow tone, which differs so much from its usual red body.
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on Esports, Gaming and more.
In case you get a Shiny Groudon, you can get a Shiny Primal Groudon too, though it’d be black.
How to evolve Groudon into Primal Groudon
To convert a regular Groudon into Primal Groudon, you’ll need 400 Primal Groudon Energy to trigger the process.
Players can get Primal Energy by defeating Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre in raids, by completing specific Research Tasks, and by walking with Groudon or Kyogre as their Buddy.
The Primal Reversion is a process that allows both Kyogre and Groudon to regain their true power by absorbing the energy of nature that surrounds us, and similar to Mega Evolutions, you can activate it only for a limited time.
Pokemon Go Groudon stats, moves, resistances & weaknesses
As pure Ground-type Pokemon, Groudon has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 228 | 205 | 4652 |
Fast Moves
- Mud Shot (Ground/STAB)
- Dragon Tail (Dragon)
Charged Moves
- Earthquake (Ground/STAB)
- Fire Blast
- Fire Punch
- Solar Beam
- Precipice Blades (Ground/STAB)
Groudon resistances
Groudon weaknesses
That’s all you need to catch Groudon in Pokemon Go. You can also learn how to get Best Buddy status, how IVs & CP work in the game, and check out some of our rankings like the Best Competitive Pokemon in Pokemon Go or the Best Mega Evolutions.
