In Pokemon GO's Max Out Season, there are a variety of different events that are scheduled to come and pass through the game. These events all bring a series of opportunities for players to participate in, such as event bonuses, Field Research, Timed Special Research, Egg encounters, wild encounters, Raid battles, and Max Battles.
Groudon is one of the many Pokemon in 5-Star Raids that are known to rotate in and out as a featured specimen from time to time. During the month of September 2024, Groudon is returning to Raid battles as part of the Max Out Season between the dates of September 14, 10 AM local time, and September 26, 10 AM local time. Players who are looking to prepare to go up against this Raid boss will find all of the information they need in the guide below.
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Groudon Weakness & Resistances
In Pokemon GO, Groudon is a pure Ground Type Legendary monster, meaning its weaknesses and resistances are fairly straightforward to keep in mind regarding weaknesses, resistances, and counters. Groudon's Ground Typing means it is vulnerable in matchups against Pokemon or powerful moves of the Water, Grass, and Ice Types. Players should aim to prioritize using capable Pokemon of these Types to gain an advantage over this powerful beast.
However, Groudon is also resistant to Electric, Rock, and Poison Type Pokemon and moves, so Trainers should avoid wielding these Pokemon in matchups against the Raid boss. Lastly, Groudon gains boosted power in Sunny weather, so players may also want to avoid Raids in these locations when possible, to not put themselves at any disadvantage.
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Best Groudon Raid Counters
Groudon is a powerful Legendary Pokemon with a Maximum CP of 4652, and a stat spread of 270 ATK, 228 DEF, 205 STA. When Groudon is equipped with the strongest moveset combination, players can expect the beast to dish out around 21.23 damage per second in battle, and an approximate total damage output of 787.79 to enemies before it faints.
To overcome this monster in Raid battles, players will need to prioritize using powerful battle-ready Pokemon consisting of Types that Groudon is weak to, or Pokemon who are capable of delivering high damage through moves that share these same attributes. Some of the best counters have been identified in the list below, as well as the strongest moveset combinations that can be used to take Groudon down in battle.
In the case that you don't have access to these Pokemon or particular moveset combinations, you can simply use them as guidance/inspiration for building your own team and movesets from the options you have available.
Best Groudon Counters in Pokemon GO
|
Pokemon |
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
|
Mega Sceptile |
Bullet Seed |
Frenzy Plant |
|
Primal Kyogre |
Waterfall |
Origin Pulse |
|
Mega Venusaur |
Vine Whip |
Frenzy Plant |
|
Mega Swampert |
Water Gun |
Hydro Cannon |
|
Shadow Mamoswine |
Powder Snow |
Avalanche |
|
Kyogre |
Waterfall |
Origin Pulse |
|
Mega Abomasnow |
Leafage |
Weather Ball |
|
Mega Gyarados |
Waterfall |
Hydro Pump |
|
Shadow Empoleon |
Metal Claw |
Hydro Cannon |
|
Zarude |
Vine Whip |
Power Whip |
|
Shadow Tangrowth |
Vine Whip |
Power Whip |
|
Shadow Kingler |
Bubble |
Crabhammer |
|
Meowscarada |
Leafage |
Grass Knot |
|
Decidueye |
Leafage |
Frenzy Plant |
Pokémon GO
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- July 6, 2016
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