Pokemon GO Groudon: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

Pokemon GO Groudon's best moveset, counters, and competitive viability is a topic many players may find themselves interested in as the Legendary Pokemon is reintroduced to raids starting on September 14, 2024. Groudon can also be helpful for raids due to its Primal form, which can be activated with Primal Energy.

If players find themselves with this powerful Legendary Pokemon in their possession, they may want some pointers when it comes to optimally preparing it for Pokemon GO's many raid and trainer battles. Here is everything to know about Groudon in Pokemon GO's competitive and raiding scene.

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Pokemon GO Groudon best moveset

Groudon is a pure Ground-type with limited coverage options (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Groudon's best moveset differs slightly depending on what players want to use it for. Here is everything to know about each potential moveset:

Pokemon GO Groudon's best PvP moveset

• Fast Attack: Mud Shot
• Charged Attacks: Fire Punch and Precipice Blades

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Pokemon GO Groudon's best PvE moveset

Primal Groudon

• Fast attack: Mud Shot
• Charged attack: Precipice Blades

Groudon

• Fast attack: Mud Shot
• Charged attack: Precipice Blades

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Is Groudon good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Groudon in Pokemon GO's PvP

Groudon is the best Ground-type Pokemon in the game's Master League. With a high attack stat and access to Precipice Blades, the best Ground-type attack in the game, Groudon is capable of dealing some serious damage. However, given its high stats and combat power minimum, Groudon cannot participate in Great League, with the exception of its shadow variant.

Groudon has the following rankings in Pokemon GO's open PvP Battle Leagues according to PvPoke, as of September 2024:

• Ultra: #483
• Master: #32

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Groudon in Pokemon GO PvE

Groudon is a very valuable creature to have for Raid Battles because its Primal form is the strongest Ground-type in the game. Therefore, if players find themselves against a boss weak to Ground-type attacks, Groudon is the way to go. This makes it perfect for soloing low-level raids, or taking on high-difficulty bosses.

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Pokemon GO Groudon: All moves and stats

Groudon has some decent coverage options in Pokemon GO (Image via Game Freak)

Fast Attacks

• Mud Shot
• Dragon Tail

Charged Attacks

• Fire Punch
• Fire Blast
• Solar Beam
• Earthquake
• Precipice Blades (requires an Elite Charged TM)

Base Stats

• Attack: 270
• Defense: 228
• Stamina: 205
• Max CP: 4,652

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Groudon's strengths and weaknesses in Pokemon GO

Groudon resists the following elements in Pokemon GO:

• Electric (39.1%)
• Poison (62.5%)
• Rock (62.5%)

Groudon had the following weaknesses:

• Water (160%)
• Grass (160%)
• Ice (160%)

Using its Ground-type attacks boosted by the same-type attack bonus, Groudon can hit the following elements for super-effective damage:

• Poison
• Steel
• Rock
• Fire
• Electric

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Best counters to Groudon in Pokemon GO

Great League counters: Jumpluff, Feraligatr, Gastrodon, Mandibuzz, Azumarill

Ultra League counters: Talonflame, Virizion, Cresselia, Giratina, Lickilicky

Master League counters: Dragonite, Ho-oh, Yveltal, Landorus Therian, Complete Zygarde

PvE counters:

• Primal or Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall or Origin Pulse
• Mega or Shadow Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant
• Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent
• Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
• Mega or Shadow Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant

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