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Geodude (Pokémon)

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#073: Tentacruel
Pokémon
#075: Graveler
Geodude
イシツブテ Isitsubute

Artwork from FR/LG
Types Species
 Rock  Ground  Rock Pokémon
Abilities Exp. at 100
Rock Head or Sturdy 1,059,860
Pokédex
Kanto
#074
Johto
#034
Hoenn
#057
Sinnoh
#031
Browser
Fiore
R-064
Almia
R-041
Height Weight
1'04" 44.1 lbs.
Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate
Brown Image:F074.png Image:Body04.png 255
Gender ratio
 
50% male
 
50% female
Egg groups Egg cycles
Mineral 16 (4080 steps*)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Exp.
73

Geodude (Japanese: イシツブテ Isitsubute) is a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves into Graveler starting at level 25, who evolves into Golem via trade.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

Geodude is a gray boulder with muscular arms. It levitates, though is not unaffected from attacks from the ground.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It has a hard head and a sturdy body. Throwing rocks is a common type of offense by Geodude.

Behavior

Geodude usually sit still on mountain paths or in caves, which is why they are often mistaken for rocks.

Habitat

Geodude can be most often found on mountain trails under rocks or in caves.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Geodude in the anime

Major Appearances

Brock's Geodude

Brock had a Geodude that he used in Kanto and Johto before giving it to his brother, Forrest, on his departure to Hoenn.

Other

Roxanne used one in her battle with Ash in Winner by a Nosepass.

Geodude and its evolved forms were the loyal subjects of King Onix in Hooked on Onix.

Roark used his Geodude against Paul in Shapes of Things to Come and Ash in O'er the Rampardos we Watched.

Minor Appearances

Danny, the Navel Island Gym Leader, used one to help create and ride a sledge as part of the challenges in Navel Maneuvers.

Several Geodude and its evolved form, Graveler, appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry
AG016 Geodude May's Pokédex Geodude, the Rock Pokémon. Geodude has incredibly high defensive power, making it virtually resistant to any physical attacks.
This concludes the entries from the Advanced series.
Episode Pokémon Pokédex Entry
DP015 Geodude Dawn's Pokédex Geodude, the Rock Pokémon. Geodude is often found on mountain roads with half of its body buried in the ground so it can observe mountain travelers.
This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Geodude makes cameos in the Red, Green & Blue chapter in Onix is On! standing next to Brock, suggesting that he is its owner and in Raging Rhydon as a wild Pokémon.

Brock is seen with no less than eight Geodude on the jacket of Volume 8. The Geodude octet is later seen in Volume 14, attempting to halt the Magnet Train with a combined Magnitude.

In the TCG

Main article: Geodude (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Geodude is the final Pokéfloat to appear. As the Unown float around the top half of the screen, Geodude floats across the bottom with its arms outstretched, providing a solid base for fighting. After it leaves the screen, there will be no Pokéfloats on the screen for a few seconds, before Squirtle pops up and restarts the cycle.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen Game Pokédex entry
I Red Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
Blue Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
Yellow Commonly found near mountain trails, etc. If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.
Stadium When traveling uphill, if it encounters a raised step, it cleverly hoists itself up and over using its two arms.
II Gold Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
Silver It uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountain paths. It swings its fists around if angered.
Crystal Proud of their sturdy bodies, they bash against each other in a contest to prove whose is harder.
Stadium 2 Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
III Ruby The longer a Geodude lives, the more its edges are chipped and worn away, making it more rounded in appearance. However, this Pokémon's heart will remain hard, craggy, and rough always.
Sapphire When Geodude sleeps deeply, it buries itself halfway into the ground. It will not awaken even if hikers step on it unwittingly. In the morning, this Pokémon rolls downhill in search of food.
Emerald It climbs mountain paths using only the power of its arms. Because they look just like boulders lining paths, hikers may step on them without noticing.
FireRed Its round form makes it easy to pick up. Some people have used them to hurl at each other in a snowball fight.
LeafGreen Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
IV Diamond Many live on mountain trails and remain half buried while keeping an eye on climbers.
Pearl It is impossible to distinguish from rocks. It slams against others in contests of hardness.
Platinum At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
HeartGold Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
SoulSilver Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen Game Rarity Area
I Red Blue Common Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road
Yellow Common Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road
II Gold Silver Common Routes 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel
Crystal Common Routes 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel
III Ruby Sapphire Common Routes 111, 114, Victory Road, Safari Zone, Granite Cave
Emerald Common Routes 111, 114, Granite Cave, Magma Hideout, Victory Road, Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen Common One Island, Seven Island, Victory Road, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Cerulean Cave
Colosseum None Trade
XD None Trade
IV Diamond Pearl Common Routes 206, 207, 210, 214, and 215, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Mt. Coronet
Platinum Common Routes 206, 207, and 214, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Mt. Coronet
HeartGold SoulSilver Unknown Routes 45 and 46, Union Cave, Dark Cave, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Mortar, ??? (だんがいのどうくつ)
 Pal Park  Mountain

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Valley
Pokémon Channel Viridian Forest
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Wilderness (Sapphire Field)
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Drill
Endless Level 24
Forever Level 24
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Mt. Steel (5F-8F)
Buried Relic (16F-20F)
Wish Cave (12F-14F)
Southern Cavern (1F-6F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Mt. Bristle (1F-9F)
Pokémon Ranger Krokka Tunnel
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Marine Cave
Peril Cliffs
Pokémon Rumble Gravel Cave

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red Blue Berry (100%)*
Yellow
Gold Silver File:Bag Everstone Sprite.png Everstone (8%)
Crystal
Ruby Sapphire File:Bag Everstone Sprite.png Everstone (5%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl File:Bag Everstone Sprite.png Everstone (5%)
Platinum
* The Pokémon must be traded to a Generation II game in order
for the item to appear.

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 40
100 - 147 190 - 284
Attack: 80
76 - 145 148 - 284
Defense: 100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Sp.Atk: 30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Sp.Def: 30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Speed: 20
22 - 79 40 - 152
Total: 300   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 30.


Pokéthlon stats

Speed
2 ★★
Power
3 ★★★
Technique
2 ★★
Stamina
4 ★★★★
Jump
2 ★★
Total
13 ★★


Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Learnset

Geodude is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

  • Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.


By leveling up

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Start Defense Curl Normal Status —% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥
4 Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
8 Rock Polish Rock Status —% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
11 Rock Throw Rock Physical 50 90% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
15 Magnitude Ground Physical 100% 30 Tough 2 ♥♥
18 Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200 100% 5 Beauty 0
22 Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
25 Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 80% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
29 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
32 Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5 Beauty 0
36 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 0
39 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: I - II - III
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 1
TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM28 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 Smart 1
TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 95 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120 85% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 50 80% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM56 Fling Dark Physical 100% 10 Tough 1
TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5 Beauty 0
TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status —% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 100% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM78 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
HM08 Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Sudowoodo
Nosepass, Probopass
Block Normal Status —% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥
Onix, Steelix CurseHGSS ??? Status —% 10 Tough 0
Sudowoodo Flail Normal Physical 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
Sudowoodo Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥
Geodude, Graveler, Golem Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
Sudowoodo
Nosepass, Probopass
Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
D P Pt HG SS AncientPower Rock Special 60 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Block Normal Status —% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5 Smart 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Image:Pin074.png Acquisition: Catch Image:Pin074.gif
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Image:PinRS074.png Acquisition: Catch Image:PinRS074.gif
Pokémon Trozei!
Image:Trozeiani074.gif Rarity: Common Image:Trozeiani074.gif
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 9.1% Friend Area: Mt. Deepgreen
Phrases
51%-100% HP My control's great for picking up and pitching rocks!
26%-50% HP My HP's gone down halfway...
1%-25% HP I'm bushed... I can't throw rocks with any power...
Level Up All right! Leveled up!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Ground  Loops: 8 Minimum Experience: 20
Poké Assist: Image:Rockpa.PNG ( Rock ) Field Move: Image:Crushfm.PNG (Crush ×1) Maximum Experience: 36
"Geodude may be found lying on the ground. It has the power to crush small rocks."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Image:MDP074.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 8.2% IQ Group: E



Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: Image:Rockpa.PNG ( Rock ) Field Move: Image:Crush 1fieldmove.PNG (Crush ×1)
"It hurls stones to attack."

Evolution

File:074.png
Unevolved
Geodude
 Rock  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 25


File:075.png
First evolution
Graveler
 Rock  Ground 
Pal Pad
Trade


File:076.png
Second evolution
Golem
 Rock  Ground 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Image:Spr_1b_074.png Image:Spr_1y_074.png Image:Spr_1g_074.png Image:Spr_b_g1_074.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Image:Spr_2g_074.png Image:Spr_2s_074.png Image:Spr_2c_074.gif Image:Spr_b_g2_074.png
Image:Spr_2g_074_s.png Image:Spr_2s_074_s.png Image:Spr_2c_074_s.gif Image:Spr_b_g2_074_s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Image:Spr_3r_074.png Image:Spr_3e_074.gif Image:Spr_3f_074.png Image:Spr_b_g3_074.png
Image:Spr_3r_074_s.png File:Spr 3e 074 s.gif Image:Spr_3f_074_s.png Image:Spr_b_g3_074_s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Image:Spr_4d_074.png Image:Spr_4p_074.png Image:Spr_4h_074.png Image:Spr_b_g4_074.png
Image:Spr_4d_074_s.png Image:Spr_4p_074_s.png Image:Spr_4h_074_s.png Image:Spr_b_g4_074_s.png
Geodude For other sprites and images, please see Geodude images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Geodude may be intended to be nothing more than a living boulder.

Name origin

Geodude's name may be a combination of the prefix geo, earth, and dude, a slang word for a male. It may also be from geode, a usually hollow volcanic rock with crystal inside, and magnitude. Isitsubute is a combination of 石 ishi, stone, and 礫 tsubute, throwing stones.

In other languages

  • German: Kleinstein - From klein (small) and stein (stone), may be based on physicist Albert Einstein.
  • French: Racaillou - From racaille (rabble or scum) and caillou (stone).
  • Korean: 꼬마돌 Kkomadol - This name means baby rock or rock kid.
  • Chinese: 小拳石 Shîao Chűan Sé - "Small fist rock".

Related articles

External links

Notes


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