Professor Noctowl's Raid Research: Groudon
A Scholarly Analysis from the Pokebattler Pokémon Research Institute
Raid Introduction
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) | |
| Resist (0.6x) | |
| Neutral | |
| Super Effective (1.6x) | |
| Double Super Effective (2.6x) | — |
Groudon’s moveset includes the following charge moves:
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Solar Beam
- Return
- Precipice Blades
- 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 A
(Lvl 40)
| Quick Move | Charge Move | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Power | Grass Knot | 100% |
| Hidden Power | Solar Beam | 100% |
| Hidden Power | Solar Beam | 100% |
| Zen Headbutt | Grass Knot | 101% |
| Hidden Power | Grass Knot | 101% |
| Magical Leaf | Energy Ball | 102% |

Primal Kyogre A
(Lvl 40)
| Quick Move | Charge Move | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| Waterfall | Thunder | 100% |
| Waterfall | Return | 119% |
| Waterfall | Blizzard | 137% |
| Waterfall | Avalanche | 144% |
| Waterfall | Hydro Pump | 145% |
| Waterfall | Surf | 152% |
Regigigas A
(Lvl 40)
| Quick Move | Charge Move | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Power | Giga Impact | 100% |
| Hidden Power | Giga Impact | 100% |
| Hidden Power | Giga Impact | 100% |
| Zen Headbutt | Crush Grip | 106% |
| Hidden Power | Crush Grip | 107% |
| Hidden Power | Crush Grip | 107% |
Defensive Grades for Top 3
| Boss Move | ![]() |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Blast | ⚔ | 🛡 | — |
| Earthquake | 🛡🛡 | — | — |
| Solar Beam | 🛡🛡 | ⚔ | — |

Mega Rayquaza A
(Lvl 40)

Mega Gardevoir A
(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: Mega Gallade
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Abomasnow
Also Noteworthy: A: Primal Groudon
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Alakazam
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Gengar
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega Venusaur
Also Noteworthy: A: Mega BlastoiseHonor 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 A
(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/Clear
Rainy
Partly Cloudy
Cloudy
Windy
Snow
FogRaid 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!
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