Get ready to take on Primal Groudon with our Raid Guide.
Groudon is back in Pokémon GO Raids from September 14 until September 26. Groudon is by far one of the strongest Pokémon in the game. It also has an even stronger Primal Evolution.
That means that you should not miss these Raids. As well as the bonuses you can get, grinding Groudon Candy, Candy XL and making sure you have a good IV Groudon in your collection is really valuable in the game. In fact, this Pokémon is so strong that having two or three in your team is genuinely worthwhile.
These Groudon won't come with its legendary move, Precipice Blades however. So, you'll need an Elite TM to make the most of this Pokémon.
Best Groudon counters in Pokémon GO:
Groudon has a weakness to Grass, Ice and Water-type attacks. Please note that Groudon has a different typing from Primal Groudon. It also has a resistance to Poison and Rock-type attacks, then a double resistance to Electric-type attacks.
Here are the best Pokémon to use to beat Groudon in Pokémon GO:
 Primal Kyogre Waterfall & Origin Pulse |  Mega Sceptile Bullet Seed & Frenzy Plant |  Mega Rayquaza Air Slash & Dragon Ascent |  Mega Swampert Water Gun & Hydro Cannon |  Kyogre Waterfall & Origin Pulse |  Mega Venusaur Vine Whip & Frenzy Plant |  Mega Gyarados Waterfall & Hydro Pump |  Mega Abomasnow Leafage & Weather Ball |  Zarude Vine Whip & Power Whip |  Mega Blastoise Water Gun & Hydro Cannon |  Dawn Wings Necrozma Shadow Claw & Moongeist Beam |  Meowscarada Leafage & Grass Knot |
Naturally, Kyogre and Primal Kyogre are great counters for Groudon. The two Pokémon are twins from the Ruby and Sapphire games and will always somewhat go together. Outside of Kyogre, other powerful Mega Pokémon to use include Mega Swampert and Mega Sceptile. Both should be readily avaliable to most Trainers.
A good budget option for this Groudon Raid is Meowscarada. That Pokémon recently got a huge buff as part of the Pokémon GO PvE updates, and is now one of the strongest Grass-type attackers. This is a readily avaliable Pokémon and easy to aquire.
Can Groudon be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Groudon can be shiny in Pokémon GO. Keep an eye out for that iconic lime green color!
Mega Evolutions to get you more Groudon candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Ground-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve to get more Groudon candy in Pokémon GO:
- Steelix
- Swampert
- Groudon
- Garchomp
Mega Swampert is the best choice for this Raid. It is both a great counter to Groudon and will also get you bonuses if you catch Groudon too.
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How many trainers do I need to beat Groudon in Pokémon GO?
Groudon is a tough Pokémon to take on in Pokémon GO. You'll need at least 3-4 Trainers to win this raid. If you're lower level or just want to play it safe, aim for a group of 5 or more Trainers.
What is the Groudon Pokémon GO 100% IV?
Here are the CP values for a 100% IV Groudon:
- 2351 CP
- 2939 CP
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | The Groudon you catch will be a higher CP. Your Grass-type counters will have boosted attacks. | Groudon will have boosted Fire and Ground-type or Grass-type attacks. |
| Windy | Mega Rayquaza's attacks will be boosted. | - |
| Partly Cloudy | - | - |
| Cloudy | - | - |
| Snow | Your Ice-type counters will have boosted attacks. | - |
| Rainy | Your Water-type counters will have boosted attacks. | - |
| Fog | - | - |
Sunny weather is pretty dangerous when fighting Groudon in Pokémon GO. It will boost all of its attacks. Groudon with Solar Beam is a very tricky fight, as it will harm your Water-type counters.
You might want to take this trade-off if you are in a big group, as your Groudon will be a higher CP at the end of the fight.
Rainy weather might be annoying to be outside in, but it will make a much easier fight against Groudon.
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