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Groudon グラードン Groudon
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Type	Ground
Species	Continent Pokémon
Height	11′06″ (3.5m)
Weight	2094.4 lbs. (950.0kg)
Ability	Drought
Egg group	No eggs
Time to hatch	30,720 steps
Effort yield	3 Atk
Exp. yield	218 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,250,000 exp.
Gender	—
Pokédex color	Red
Catch rate	5
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Groudon (Japanese: グラードン Groudon) is a legendary Ground-type Pokémon. At 2094.4 pounds, Groudon is the heaviest Pokémon known by man. Possessing the ability to expand continents, in ancient times it came in conflict with Kyogre, a Pokémon with the ability to expand the oceans.

In Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Emerald, Groudon is sought after by Team Magma as part of their plot to create more habitats for land Pokémon by lowering the sea level.

Groudon is the version mascot of Pokémon Ruby, appearing on the boxart.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 4 In the TCG 5 In the TFG 6 Other appearances 6.1 Super Smash Bros. Brawl 7 Game data 7.1 NPC appearances 7.2 Pokédex entries 7.3 Game locations 7.3.1 In side games 7.4 Base stats 7.5 Type effectiveness 7.6 Learnset 7.6.1 By leveling up 7.6.2 By TM/HM 7.6.3 By breeding 7.6.4 By tutoring 7.7 Side game data 7.8 Evolution 7.9 Sprites 7.10 Trivia 7.10.1 Origin 7.10.1.1 Name origin 7.11 In other languages 7.12 Related Articles 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Groudon is modeled after the Earth's land, as shown by the rocky plates on its back. It is colored red, possibly a reference to its relation with volcanoes. Its body is modeled after a behemoth, a creature of legends and religious texts (particularly the Bible) that ruled the land. It has red armor plating with a gray belly and spikes running from its head down to its tail.

Gender differences

Groudon is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Groudon has the ability Drought, which causes constant bright sunlight similar to the effects of Sunny Day whenever the Pokémon is in battle. Like Kyogre, the strong sunlight lasts for 5 turns after Groudon leaves the battle.

Behavior

Slow, stoic, and heavy (2094 pounds--a little over a ton), this super-heavyweight created the land, according to Hoenn legend. It appears in Ruby version normally (fighting/catching it is a major plot element), but does not appear in Sapphire. In Emerald, it is available after beating the Elite Four.

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

In Jirachi: Wish Maker, a former Team Magma scientist, working as a magician at the carnival, wishes to use Jirachi to bring forth Groudon.

In Gaining Groudon and The Scuffle of Legends, Groudon battles against Kyogre.

In Malice in Wonderland, a Groudon appeared as an illusion created by Mismagius.

In the manga

Awakening Groudon was the main mission of Team Magma, so they could expand the land. Groudon was finally awakened when Team Magma and Aqua formed a temporary truce to be able to go underwater. Wallace, Brawly and Roxanne tried to stop the Pokémon's advance but failed.

In the TCG

Main article: Groudon (TCG)

In the TFG

One Groudon figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Groudon

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Groudon will be obtainable in a Poké Ball. True to its tremendous size, it takes up alot of the stage, making its attack almost inescapable. It uses Overheat causing anyone to come into contact with it to set on fire and be sent flying.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Groudon is the focus of the second Bonus Field on the Ruby Field. Groudon will throw rocks down from the ceiling to add obstacles to the field and create an eruption to surround itself in pillars of fire. The rocks take three hits to break while the fire pillars take four hits to break. During this time, Groudon will also throw fire balls at the Poké Ball to stall it further. The eruption does break any rocks still on the field. Groudon must be hit 15 times in three minutes to win. After beating the round twice, Groudon will be captured.

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
III	Ruby	Groudon 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.
	Sapphire	Groudon 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.
	Emerald	Groudon 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	This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling Kyogre.
	LeafGreen	This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling Kyogre.
IV	Diamond	A Pokémon which slumbered in the underground magma after its deadly fight with Kyogre long ago.
	Pearl	A Pokémon which slumbered in the underground magma after its deadly fight with Kyogre long ago.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	One	Cave of Origin (Ruby only)
	Pokémon Emerald	One	Terra Cave
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	None	Trade
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	None	Trade
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	None	Pal Park
	Pokémon Platinum		Unknown
	Pal Park		Mountain

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Bonus Field (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Magma Cavern Pit (3F)
Pokémon Ranger	Jungle Relic (during mission)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2	Shimmering Desert (Interior)

Base stats

HP:	100
Attack:	150
Defense:	140
SpAtk:	100
SpDef:	90
Speed:	90

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Grass: 2× Water: 2× Ice: 2×	Poison: ½× Rock: ½× Electric: 0×	Normal: 1× Fighting: 1× Flying: 1× Ground: 1× Bug: 1× Ghost: 1× Steel: 1× Fire: 1× Psychic: 1× Dragon: 1× Dark: 1×

Learnset

Groudon is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation III Level Move Type Start Mud Shot 5 Scary Face 15 AncientPower 20 Slash 30 Bulk Up 35 Earthquake 45 Fire Blast 50 Rest 60 Fissure 65 SolarBeam 75 Eruption

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Mud Shot 5 Scary Face 15 AncientPower 20 Slash 30 Bulk Up 35 Earthquake 45 Fire Blast 50 Rest 60 Fissure 65 SolarBeam 75 Earth Power 80 Eruption

By TM/HM

Game	Generation III
TM02	Dragon Claw
TM05	Roar
TM06	Toxic
TM08	Bulk Up
TM11	Sunny Day
TM15	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect
TM20	Safeguard
TM21	Frustration
TM22	Solarbeam
TM23	Iron Tail
TM24	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder
TM26	Earthquake
TM27	Return
TM28	Dig
TM31	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team
TM34	Shock Wave
TM35	Flamethrower
TM37	Sandstorm
TM38	Fire Blast
TM39	Rock Tomb
TM40	Aerial Ace
TM42	Facade
TM43	Secret Power
TM44	Rest
TM50	Overheat
HM01	Cut
HM04	Strength
HM06	Rock Smash

By breeding

Groudon cannot breed or inherit any moves.

By tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:

• Body Slam
• Counter
• Double-Edge
• Mega Kick
• Mega Punch
• Mimic
• Rock Slide
• Seismic Toss
• Substitute
• Swords Dance
• Thunder Wave

In Pokémon Emerald only:

• Defense Curl
• Dynamicpunch
• Endure
• Fire Punch
• Fury Cutter
• Mud-Slap
• Psych Up
• Rollout
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger
• Swift
• ThunderPunch

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
	Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Body size: 4	Recruit Rate: -10%	Friend Area: Volcanic Pit
Phrases
51%-100% HP	All the power of the land lies with me!
26%-50% HP	I'm incredulous... My health should drop to half?
1%-25% HP	I've had enough... I will take to the land again...
Level Up	I've leveled up! The infinite power of the land fills me!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:	Loops: 17	Minimum Experience: -
Poké Assist:	Field Move: None	Maximum Experience: -
Groudon appears deep in an ancient relic. Its roars trigger huge earthquakes!

Evolution

Basic Groudon

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
			Image:Spr 3e 383 s.gif
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
			Image:Spr 4p 383.png
			Image:Spr 4p 383 s.png

For other sprites and images, please see Groudon images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Groudon is the heaviest Pokémon in existence, being 500 pounds heavier than Giratina.
• Groudon and its counterpart, Kyogre, are the only Pokémon to date with a catch rate of 5.
• Groudon shares the same species name as Torterra. They are both known as the Continent Pokémon.

Origin

Groudon is most likely based on the Hebrew legends of the behemoth, the gigantic primeval master of all land creatures. Its counterpart was the leviathan.

Name origin

Groudon's name appears to be a combination of ground and don, which is Spanish for lord — hence, lord of the ground. The suffix -don is also used in the names of many dinosaurs and large animals, and means "tooth". Groudon has large teeth, and also somewhat resembles a dinosaur. Although possibly a coincidence, its name also includes 土 do, ground.

In other languages

• German: Groudon
• French: Groudon
• Korean: ??? Groundon

Related Articles

• Weather trio

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Ruby Monster, the fanlisting for Groudon at The Anime Fanlistings Network
• Snapshots of Groudon from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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