Geodude
イシツブテ Isitsubute
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Artwork from FR/LG
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| EV yield
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
1
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
73
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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.
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
Major Appearances
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
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| AG016
| Geodude
| May's Pokédex
| Geodude, the Rock Pokémon. Geodude has incredibly high defensive power, making it virtually resistant to any physical attacks.
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| This concludes the entries from the Advanced series.
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| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| 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.
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| This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.
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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
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
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| I
| Red
| Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
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| Blue
| Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
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| Yellow
| Commonly found near mountain trails, etc. If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.
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| Stadium
| When traveling uphill, if it encounters a raised step, it cleverly hoists itself up and over using its two arms.
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| II
| Gold
| Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
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| Silver
| It uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountain paths. It swings its fists around if angered.
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| Crystal
| Proud of their sturdy bodies, they bash against each other in a contest to prove whose is harder.
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| Stadium 2
| Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| Its round form makes it easy to pick up. Some people have used them to hurl at each other in a snowball fight.
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| LeafGreen
| Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
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| IV
| Diamond
| Many live on mountain trails and remain half buried while keeping an eye on climbers.
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| Pearl
| It is impossible to distinguish from rocks. It slams against others in contests of hardness.
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| Platinum
| At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
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| HeartGold
| Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| Red
| Blue
| Common
| Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road
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| Yellow
| Common
| Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, and Victory Road
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| II
| Gold
| Silver
| Common
| Routes 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel
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| Crystal
| Common
| Routes 45, 46, Mt. Mortar, Union Cave, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| Common
| Routes 111, 114, Victory Road, Safari Zone, Granite Cave
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| Emerald
| Common
| Routes 111, 114, Granite Cave, Magma Hideout, Victory Road, Safari Zone
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| Common
| One Island, Seven Island, Victory Road, Mt. Moon, Rock Tunnel, Cerulean Cave
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| None
| Trade
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| Common
| Routes 206, 207, 210, 214, and 215, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Mt. Coronet
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| Platinum
| Common
| Routes 206, 207, and 214, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Mt. Coronet
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| 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)
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| Pal Park
| Mountain
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 100 - 147
| 190 - 284
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| 76 - 145
| 148 - 284
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| 94 - 167
| 184 - 328
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| 31 - 90
| 58 - 174
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| 31 - 90
| 58 - 174
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| 22 - 79
| 40 - 152
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- 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.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Geodude is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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
Everstone (8%)
( Rock )
(Crush ×1)
Body size: 1
(Crush ×1)
For other sprites and images, please see Geodude images on Bulbagarden Archives.
