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Primal Groudon

Primal Groudon (Primal)Ground Fire
  • sunny
Primal Groudon is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Primal Groudon is a Legendary Ground and Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 5,902 CP and is weak to Water and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud Shot / Precipice Blades. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Primal Groudon Stats and Max CP

353 ATK
268 DEF
218 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
6672 CP
Lvl 40
5902 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
4215 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
3372 CP
Lvl 15 Research
2529 CP

Primal Groudon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Primal Groudon PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Ground is one of the strongest offensive forces since it is super-effective against five Pokémon types (Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel), and when it comes to the highest Ground-type damage in Pokémon GO, no attacker is as dominant as Primal Groudon.

Aside from having a monstrous ATK stat of 352, Primal Groudon also wields its signature Precipice Blades, a nuke-level Charged Attack that blows all other Ground-type attacks out of the competition.

Being a Primal Forme, this behemoth boosts the attacks of other Pokémon in the Raid (just like Mega Evolutions), but it takes this gimmick a step further by not just boosting Ground, but also Fire- and Grass-type attacks by a whopping 30% in damage output. That's not all, as it also boosts the damage figures of all other trainers by a neat 10%. Note that it does these boosts without even being on the battlefield. Even if you have Primal Groudon in your Raid Party, you achieve these boosts!

Therefore, against Rock and Steel Raid Bosses, Primal Groudon is a marvelous tool to pump up the powers of your Grass and Fire counters respectively, apart from the obvious Ground boost.

Speaking of Steel, Primal Groudon also has Fire Punch, a cheap but useful Charged Attack that may come in clutch against Steel-type Raid Bosses when it is unable to launch Precipice Blades. 🔥

Ironically, the closest competitor to Primal Groudon’s carnage is Shadow Groudon. Primal Groudon does around 6% more damage than the Shadow, but it's also way bulkier. If you're looking to solo against Tier 5 Raid Bosses like Xurkitree, go with Primal Groudon.

  • Is Primal Groudon future proof?

As a pure Ground type, Primal Groudon is theoretically the best there is and the best there will be. However, there's some stiff competition in certain practical scenarios.

  • Against Electric-type Raid Bosses using Electric-type attacks, Mega Garchomp feels smoother to use thanks to its triple resistance to Electric attacks (courtesy of the Dragon/Ground typing). While Primal Groudon still deals more DPS, you don't have to worry about dodging the Boss’ attacks with Mega Garchomp. So overall, Mega Garchomp may be more efficient.

  • Mega Zygarde has a higher ATK than Primal Groudon, and even with Dragon Tail and Earthquake, it dishes out more damage than Primal Groudon. As such, Mega Zygarde would be preferable against the likes of Bosses weak to both Dragon and Ground such as Reshiram, Zekrom, Mega Charizard X, Miraidon, and Raging Bolt. Not to mention, Zygarde doesn't learn its signature Ground attacks like Thousand Arrows, Thousand Waves, and Land’s Wrath yet in Pokémon GO.

If any of these attacks are treated even decently well on their debut, Mega Zygarde would further surpass Primal Groudon as the best Ground type in Pokémon GO.

Regardless of Mega Zygarde’s power and potential, and Mega Garchomp’s handy triple resistance to Electric-type attacks, Primal Groudon will always remain one of the strongest Ground types and an overall powerful Pokémon in the game, boasting exceptional neutral damage in Sunny in-game weather.

This is one of the best Pokémon to max out and/or use a Golden Bottle Cap on. If you're lucky enough to end up with a 100 IV Primal Groudon, rest assured that this monster will remain one of your premier attackers in the meta. 🏆

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#12
GroundGround-type
#1
FireFire-type
#20

Primal Groudon Type Chart

Primal Groudon takes increased damage from:Primal Groudon takes increased damage from:

WaterWater256.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Primal Groudon takes reduced damage from:Primal Groudon takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FireFire62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Primal Groudon best moveset

Moves

Mud Shot + Precipice Blades

Ground
GroundMud Shot
GroundPrecipice Blades
Primal Groudon's best Ground-type moveset is Mud Shot / Precipice Blades, with 20.98 DPS and 746.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Primal Groudon ranks #1 (SS Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
1.GroundMud ShotGroundPrecipice Blades19.6920.98746.0
2.DragonDragon TailGroundPrecipice Blades19.3020.56731.1
3.DragonDragon TailGroundEarthquake18.1219.31686.7
4.GroundMud ShotGroundEarthquake18.0519.24684.3
5.DragonDragon TailFireFire Blast17.5618.72665.6
6.GroundMud ShotFireFire Blast17.3218.46656.4
7.DragonDragon TailGrassSolar Beam17.1218.25648.9
8.DragonDragon TailFireFire Punch16.8617.98639.3
1–8 of 10

Fast Attacks

  • DragonDragon Tail1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy12

    Effects
    Dragon Tail has no special effects.
    See Dragon Tail details page ↗
  • GroundMud Shot460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy9

    Effects
    Mud Shot has no special effects.
    See Mud Shot details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireFire Blast1401004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy80

    Effects
    Fire Blast has no special effects.
    See Fire Blast details page ↗
  • FireFire Punch *50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Fire Punch has no special effects.
    See Fire Punch details page ↗
  • GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage180
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration5.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Solar Beam has no special effects.
    See Solar Beam details page ↗
  • GroundPrecipice Blades *1201001.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Precipice Blades
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage120
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy60

    Effects
    Precipice Blades has no special effects.
    See Precipice Blades details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Primal Groudon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Primal Groudon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Primal Groudon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Primal Groudon CP Chart

CP Chart

Primal Groudon reaches a maximum of 5,902 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 3,261–3,372 CP, rising to 4,077–4,215 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 2,446–2,529 CP.

Max CPMax CP5902 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch2446 CP - 2529 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs3261 CP - 3372 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids3261 CP - 3372 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
4077 CP - 4215 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Primal Groudon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
183 CP2261 CP3439 CP
4617 CP5796 CP6974 CP
71152 CP81330 CP91508 CP
101686 CP111855 CP122023 CP
132192 CP142361 CP152529 CP
162698 CP172866 CP183035 CP
193203 CP203372 CP213541 CP
223709 CP233878 CP244047 CP
254215 CP264384 CP274553 CP
284721 CP294890 CP305059 CP
315143 CP325227 CP335312 CP
345396 CP355480 CP365564 CP
375649 CP385733 CP395817 CP
405902 CP415976 CP426052 CP
436128 CP446204 CP456281 CP
466358 CP476436 CP486514 CP
496593 CP506672 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#383
Height5 m
Weight999.7 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate1%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy100 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
GroudonGroudon
  • 400 / 80 Energy (Primal Reversion)400 / 80 Energy (Primal Reversion)
Primal Groudon (Primal)Primal Groudon
  • Groudon can transform into Primal Groudon through Primal Reversion. This costs 400 energy the first time and 80 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Primal Groudon

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Primal Groudon's Ground and Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Primal Groudon.

Ground Ground

Fire Fire

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Primal Groudon Candy296 Primal Groudon Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Primal Groudon Candy10 Primal Groudon Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Primal Groudon Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Primal Groudon Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Primal Groudon Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Primal Groudon Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Primal Groudon Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Primal Groudon Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Primal Groudon Candy-

Primal Groudon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Primal Groudon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Primal Groudon in Pokémon GO.

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Primal Groudon family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Primal Groudon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

GroudonGroudon
Primal Groudon (Primal)Primal Groudon
Shadow Groudon (Shadow)Shadow Groudon

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Primal Groudon (Primal)Primal Groudon (Primal)Primal Groudon (Primal)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPrimal Groudon (Primal)Primal Groudon (Primal)
2.45 m2.5 m5 m7.5 m7.75 m

Primal Groudon's height ranges from 2.45 m to 7.75 m, with the average being 5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Primal Groudon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS2.45 m2.5 m
8′00″8′02″
XS2.5 m5 m
8′02″16′05″
M3.75 m6.25 m
12′04″20′06″
XL6.25 m7.5 m
20′06″24′07″
XXL7.5 m7.75 m
24′07″25′05″

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Primal Groudon

Primal Groudon high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Primal Groudon. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Primal Groudon Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonPrimal GroudonPrimal Groudon

Primal Groudon Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyGROUDON has long been described in mythology as the POKéMON that raised lands and expanded continents. This POKéMON took to sleep after a cataclysmic battle with KYOGRE.
SapphireGROUDON has the power to scatter rain clouds and make water evaporate with light and heat. It came as a savior to people who had been suffering from terrible floods.
EmeraldGROUDON has appeared in mythology as the creator of the land. It sleeps in magma underground and is said to make volcanoes erupt on awakening.
FireRed, LeafGreenThis legendary POKéMON is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling KYOGRE.
Diamond, Pearl, PlatinumIt had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought KYOGRE long ago.
HeartGold, SoulSilverSaid to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with KYOGRE.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2It had been asleep in underground magma ever since it fiercely fought Kyogre long ago.
XSaid to have expanded the lands by evaporating water with raging heat. It battled titanically with Kyogre.
YThis legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling Kyogre.
Omega RubyGroudon is said to be the personification of the land itself. Legends tell of its many clashes against Kyogre, as each sought to gain the power of nature.
Alpha SapphireThrough Primal Reversion and with nature’s full power, it will take back its true form. It can cause magma to erupt and expand the landmass of the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Primal Groudon’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ground and Fire-type Pokémon, Primal Groudon is especially weak against Water-type moves, and weak against Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Primal Groudon in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Primal Groudon in Pokémon GO are Mud Shot and Precipice Blades. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 20.981 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 746.02.

How does Primal Groudon perform in Raids?

Primal Groudon has niche use in Raid, but is outclassed by other attackers. Ranks #12 as a Raid attacker.

How does Primal Groudon rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Primal Groudon is an SS-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #1 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Primal Groudon rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Primal Groudon is a solid A-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #20. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Primal Groudon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Primal Groudon: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Delphox.

What is Primal Groudon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Primal Groudon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 5902 CP and 6672 CP at Level 50.

Can Primal Groudon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Primal Groudon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Primal Groudon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Primal Groudon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.