Pokemon GO Groudon raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Groudon raid guide will be helpful for players wishing to take part in these challenges, as the Pokemon Ruby mascot returns to Niantic's mobile game. Groudon was released in December 2017, and its regular form has not made a raid appearance since 2022. This makes the September 2024 stint of Groudon raids in Pokemon special.

You will find Pokemon GO Groudon raids spawning around you from 10 am local time on September 14, 2024, till 10 am local time on September 26, 2024.

This Pokemon GO Groudon raid guide covers the legendary's weaknesses and best counters.

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Pokemon GO Groudon raid weaknesses

Groudon in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Groudon?

Groudon is a Ground-type Pocket Monster, which means it takes super-effective damage from Water-, Grass-, and Ice-type attacks. Moves of these types deal 160% damage to the raid boss. Electric-, Poison-, and Rock-type moves are resisted by Groudon.

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Groudon's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 5-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Groudon has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 54,411
• Attack: 270
• Defense: 228
• Stamina: 15,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Mud Shot and Dragon Tail
• Charged Attacks: Earthquake, Fire Blast, and Solar Beam

Raiders will get 300 seconds to complete the challenge once the timer starts. During this time, up to 20 trainers can work together to bring down Groudon's HP bar to zero. Players can join either in person or remotely.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Groudon raids

Best Water-type counters against Groudon

• Primal or Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
• Shadow or Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
• Mega Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Shadow Empoleon with Waterfall and Hydro Cannon
• Shadow Feraligatr with Waterfall and Hydro Cannon

Here's the search string to find the best Water-type counters in your collection:

• Water&@Water&cp2000-

Best Grass-type counters against Groudon

• Mega or Shadow Sceptile with Bullet Seed and Frenzy Plant
• Mega or Shadow Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
• Zarude with Vine Whip and Power Whip
• Chesnaught with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
• Rillaboom with Razor Leaf and Grass Knot

Here's the search string to find the best Grass-type counters in your collection:

• Grass&@Grass&cp2000-

Best Ice-type counters against Groudon

• Mega or Shadow Abomasnow with Leafage and Weather Ball
• Shadow Articuno with Ice Shard and Triple Axel
• Baxcalibur with Ice Fang and Avalanche
• Cetitan with Ice Shard and Avalanche

Here's the search string to find the best Ice-type counters in your collection:

• Ice&@Ice&cp2000-

Best generalist counters against Groudon

• Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
• Dawn Wings Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
• Mega Salamence with Dragon Tail and Hydro Pump
• Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw and Return
• Origin Forme Dialga with Metal Claw and Roar of Time

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Pokemon GO Groudon raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Groudon (Image via TPC)

The Groudon that appears after you defeat the raid boss will feature the following CP ranges based on the weather:

• No weather boost: 2,260 - 2,351 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear): 2,825 - 2,939 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Groudon raids?

The following are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Groudon raids:

• No weather boost: 2,351 CP
• Weather boosted (Sunny/Clear): 2,939 CP

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Can Groudon be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Groudon has a 1-in-20 or 5% chance of being shiny every time you encounter it after raids. However, players should remember that this does not guarantee one shiny for every 20 raids.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

• Ditto disguises
• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters
• Team GO Rocket Grunts