How to capture Groudon on Pokémon Go: Raids, shiny…

Groudon is a powerful Legendary Pokémon that Pokémon Go players can add to their collection – so how do you capture it and can it be shiny?

Introduced in the Generation 3 games, Groudon is a Ground-type Legendary who fought the Water-type Legendary, Kyogre. Team Magma began searching for this Pokémon in order to lower sea levels, creating more space for creatures living on land.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Groudon can undergo the Primal Resurgence process. Holding the Red Orb will transform Groudon into Primal Groudon.

If you’re looking to capture Groudon in Pokémon Go, here’s everything you need to know to encounter the Legendary.

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How to get Groudon in Pokémon Go

The best way to capture a Groudon is to fight it when it is presented as a Raid boss. Fortunately, Pokémon Go trainers can face Primal Groudon during its Raid Day on March 23, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time.

To convert a Groudon into Primal Groudon, you will need 400 Primal Groudon Energy for the Primal Resurgence process.

Can Groudon be shiny in Pokémon Go?

Players will be happy to know that the shiny version of Groudon is currently available in Pokémon Go. You can also obtain a shiny Primal Groudon by performing a Primal Resurgence on a shiny Groudon.

That’s everything you need to know about capturing Groudon in Pokémon Go. Check out more of our helpful guides on the mobile game below: