Groudon

Professor Noctowl's Raid Research: Groudon

A Scholarly Analysis from the Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute

Raid Introduction

Hello students! My name is Professor Noctowl, and today, I wish to draw attention to Groudon. Grab your notebooks, class is in session. For those who wish to do their research independently, our raw data can be found here. And for those who wish for a simple visual guide, go ahead and take a look at the below visual guide by CaptGoldfish.

Raid Syllabus

Course Schedule

Course Information

  • Catch CP: 2260 - 2351
  • Boosted (Sunny/Clear): 2825 - 2939
  • Minimum Required Trainers (Lvl 40, best friends, optimal weather): 2
  • Recommended: 5+ with Lvl 20 counters

Type Effectiveness & Moveset List

Effectiveness Types
Double Resist (0.4x) Electric Electric
Resist (0.6x) Poison Poison Rock Rock
Neutral Normal Normal Fighting Fighting Flying Flying Ground Ground Bug Bug Ghost Ghost Steel Steel Fire Fire Psychic Psychic Dragon Dragon Dark Dark Fairy Fairy
Super Effective (1.6x) Water Water Grass Grass Ice Ice
Double Super Effective (2.6x)

Groudon’s moveset includes the following charge moves:

  • Ground Earthquake
  • Fire Fire Blast
  • Grass Solar Beam
  • Normal Return
  • Ground Precipice Blades
  • Fire Fire Punch

The Dean's List - Top 5 Counters

The Dean’s List consists of the top 5 counters to Groudon. As always, the Valedictorian, Salutatorian, and the Third Ranked will have their best moveset alternatives in a table with their rankings and a table detailing their defensive prowess against the charge moves listed above.

Shaymin - Sky

Shaymin - Sky A

Best Moveset: Steel Hidden Power / Grass Grass Knot
DPS
Tank
Reliability
4
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Quick Move Charge Move Efficacy
Steel Hidden Power Grass Grass Knot 100%
Water Hidden Power Grass Solar Beam 100%
Ice Hidden Power Grass Solar Beam 100%
Psychic Zen Headbutt Grass Grass Knot 101%
Hidden Power Grass Grass Knot 101%
Grass Magical Leaf Grass Energy Ball 102%
Primal Kyogre

Primal Kyogre A

Best Moveset: Water Waterfall / Electric Thunder
DPS
Tank
Reliability
4
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Quick Move Charge Move Efficacy
Water Waterfall Electric Thunder 100%
Water Waterfall Normal Return 119%
Water Waterfall Ice Blizzard 137%
Water Waterfall Ice Avalanche 144%
Water Waterfall Water Hydro Pump 145%
Water Waterfall Water Surf 152%
Regigigas

Regigigas A

Best Moveset: Water Hidden Power / Normal Giga Impact
DPS
Tank
Reliability
4
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Quick Move Charge Move Efficacy
Water Hidden Power Normal Giga Impact 100%
Ice Hidden Power Normal Giga Impact 100%
Grass Hidden Power Normal Giga Impact 100%
Psychic Zen Headbutt Normal Crush Grip 106%
Fighting Hidden Power Normal Crush Grip 107%
Hidden Power Normal Crush Grip 107%

Defensive Grades for Top 3

Boss Move SHAYMIN_SKY_FORM KYOGRE_PRIMAL REGIGIGAS
Fire Fire Blast 🛡
Ground Earthquake 🛡🛡
Grass Solar Beam 🛡🛡
Mega Rayquaza

Mega Rayquaza A

Best Moveset: Flying Air Slash / Flying Aerial Ace
DPS
Tank
Reliability
4
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Mega Gardevoir

Mega Gardevoir A

Best Moveset: Fairy Charm / Psychic Psychic
DPS
Tank
Reliability
4
Trainers
(Lvl 40)
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Blaziken
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Garchomp
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Gyarados
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Charizard Y
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Latios
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Salamence
Also Noteworthy: A: Shaymin – Land
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Gallade
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Abomasnow
Also Noteworthy: A: Roserade
Also Noteworthy: A: Primal Groudon
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Alakazam
Also Noteworthy: A: Kyogre
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Gengar
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Venusaur
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Blastoise
Also Noteworthy: A: Gyarados
Also Noteworthy: A: Palkia – Origin
Also Noteworthy: A: White Kyurem
Also Noteworthy: A: Golisopod
Also Noteworthy: A: Mewtwo
Also Noteworthy: A: Decidueye
Also Noteworthy: A: Enamorus
Also Noteworthy: A: Black Kyurem

Honor Roll - The Bottom 5

We here at Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute can’t expect you to have the best counters every time. So, here are some of our other best options, most of which will be easier to find than the members of the Dean’s List.

Mega Lucario

Mega Lucario A

Best Moveset: Fighting Counter / Steel Flash Cannon
DPS
Tank
Reliability
5
Trainers
(Lvl 40)

Weather Specialists

Sometimes, the weather can be your most powerful ally. In certain weather conditions, certain Pokémon on our list excel. The most transformative cases are noted below.

Sunny/ClearSunny/Clear
Mega Blaziken (3.1)Roserade (3.3)Primal Groudon (3.3)
RainyRainy
Mega Gyarados (3.1)Kyogre (3.3)Mega Blaziken (3.4)
Partly CloudyPartly Cloudy
Mega Blaziken (3.4)Mega Garchomp (3.4)Mega Gyarados (3.5)
CloudyCloudy
Mega Garchomp (3.4)Mega Gallade (3.4)Mega Blaziken (3.4)
WindyWindy
Mega Latios (2.9)Mega Salamence (3.2)Mega Gyarados (3.2)
SnowSnow
Mega Abomasnow (3.3)Mega Blaziken (3.4)Mega Garchomp (3.4)
FogFog
Mega Blaziken (3.4)Mega Gyarados (3.4)Mega Garchomp (3.4)

Raid Conclusion

Overall, Groudon . Of course, if you wish to do more research on your box’s best Pokémon for the job, Pokebattler.com itself can be a great help! Remember, the best counter is the one you have powered up and ready to go. I grant extra credit to those who use their best friend bonus and the weather to their advantage. Class dismissed!