<p>Groudon is an immensely powerful Legendary Pokémon to add to your Pokémon Go roster and utilize in battles. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to capture the Pokémon Ruby mascot and find out if it can be Shiny.
Entering the scene in Generation 3’s Hoenn region, Groudon is a Ground-type Legendary Pokémon that has been a strong contender in Pokémon Go since its debut. Its power further increased with the introduction of its Primal Reversion.
How to Obtain Groudon in Pokémon Go
As with all Legendary Pokémon, the only way to capture Groudon is to challenge and defeat it when it appears as a Raid boss during the scheduled raid rotations.
After conquering it in a 5-Star Raid battle, you will receive Premier Balls to attempt to catch it. The number of Premier Balls awarded is influenced by your performance throughout the encounter.
Lucky for trainers, Groudon will return as a Raid boss from September 14, 2024, to September 26, 2024. Additionally, it will feature in two Raid Hours—one on September 18, 2024, and another on September 25, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM local time.
Can Groudon be Shiny in Pokémon Go?
Players will be thrilled to know that the Shiny variant of Groudon is currently available in Pokémon Go, having been introduced during the Niantic Hoenn Celebration event in 2019.
Shiny Groudon stands out with its striking yellow color, contrasting significantly with its typical red appearance.
If you are fortunate enough to capture a Shiny Groudon, you’re also able to get a Shiny Primal Groudon, which appears in black.
How to Evolve Groudon into Primal Groudon
To transform a standard Groudon into Primal Groudon, you will need 400 Primal Groudon Energy to initiate the evolution.
Players can acquire Primal Energy by defeating Primal Groudon or Primal Kyogre in raids, completing designated Research Tasks, and by walking with either Groudon or Kyogre as their Buddy.
The Primal Reversion process allows both Kyogre and Groudon to recover their original strength by harnessing energy from their environment. Similar to Mega Evolutions, this can be activated for a limited time only.
Pokémon Go Groudon Stats, Moves, Resistances & Weaknesses
As a pure Ground-type Pokémon, 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
- Electric
- Poison
- Rock
Groudon Weaknesses
- Grass
- Ice
- Water
That’s everything you need to know to catch Groudon in Pokémon Go.
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