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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Groudon |
jname=グラードン |
tmname=Groudon |
image=383Groudon.png |
caption=Artwork from R/S/E |
ndex=383 |
hdex=199 |
fdex=209 |
typen=1 |
type1=Ground |
type2= |
species=Continent |
height-ftin=11′06″ |
height-m=3.5 |
weight-lbs=2094.4 |
weight-kg=950.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Drought |
ability2= |
egggroupn=0 |
egggroup1=No eggs |
egggroup2= |
hatchsteps=30,720 |
effortyield=3 Atk |
expyield=218 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gender=none |
female=0 |
male=0 |
color=Red |
catchrate=5 |
pokefordex=groudon |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Groudon''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: グラードン ''Groudon'') is a [[Legendary Pokémon|legendary]] {{t|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 {{p|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.
=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]] {{a|Drought}}, which causes constant [[Weather conditions|bright sunlight]] similar to the effects of {{m|Sunny Day}} whenever the Pokémon is in battle. Like {{p|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==
[[Image:Roughterrain.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Rough-terrain Pokémon|Rough-terrain Pokémon]]]]

==Diet==
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''

=In the anime=
In ''[[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', [[Butler|a former Team Magma scientist]], working as a magician at the carnival, wishes to use {{p|Jirachi}} to bring forth Groudon.
[[Image:Groudon anime.jpg|thumb|right|Groudon in the anime]]
In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', Groudon battles against {{p|Kyogre}}.

In ''[[DP043|Malice in Wonderland]]'', a Groudon appeared as an illusion created by {{p|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|Groudon (TCG)}}

=In the TFG=
One Groudon figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Groudon|3}}

=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 {{m|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 {{m|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==
{{Dex
|type=ground
|gen=3
|rubydex=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 {{p|Kyogre}}.
|sapphiredex=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 {{a2|Drizzle|floods}}.
|emeralddex=Groudon has appeared in mythology as the creator of the land. It sleeps in magma underground and is said to make volcanoes {{m2|Eruption|erupt}} on awakening.
|firereddex=This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling {{p|Kyogre}}.
|leafgreendex=This legendary Pokémon is said to represent the land. It went to sleep after dueling {{p|Kyogre}}.
|diamonddex= A Pokémon which slumbered in the underground magma after its deadly fight with {{p|Kyogre}} long ago.
|pearldex= A Pokémon which slumbered in the underground magma after its deadly fight with {{p|Kyogre}} long ago.
|}}

==Game locations==
{{Availability|
type=ground |
gen=3 |
rsrarity=One |
rsarea=[[Cave of Origin]] (Ruby only) |
erarity=One |
earea=[[Terra Cave]] |
dprarity=None |
dparea=[[Pal Park]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

===In side games===

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{ground color}};"
! 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==
{{BaseStats|
HP=100 |
Attack=150 |
Defense=140 |
SpAtk=100 |
SpDef=90 |
Speed=90 }}

==Type effectiveness==
{{DP type effectiveness|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric= 0 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

==Learnset==
{{learnset intro|Groudon}}
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{ground color}};"
! Level || [[Generation III]] || [[Generation IV]]
|-
|Start || '''{{m|Mud Shot}}''' || '''{{m|Mud Shot}}'''
|-
| 5 || {{m|Scary Face}} || {{m|Scary Face}}
|-
| 15 ||{{m|AncientPower}} || {{m|AncientPower}}
|-
| 20 || {{m|Slash}} || {{m|Slash}}
|-
| 30 || {{m|Bulk Up}} || {{m|Bulk Up}}
|-
| 35 || '''{{m|Earthquake}}''' || '''{{m|Earthquake}}'''
|-
| 45 || {{m|Fire Blast}} || {{m|Fire Blast}}
|-
| 50 || {{m|Rest}} || {{m|Rest}}
|-
| 60 || {{m|Fissure}} || {{m|Fissure}}
|-
| 65 || {{m|SolarBeam}} || {{m|SolarBeam}}
|-
| 75 || {{m|Eruption}} || '''{{m|Earth Power}}'''
|-
| 80 || || {{m|Eruption}}
|}

===By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{ground color}};"
! Game || [[Generation III]]
|-
| TM02 || {{m|Dragon Claw}}
|-
| TM05 || {{m|Roar}}
|-
| TM06 || {{m|Toxic}}
|-
| TM08 || {{m|Bulk Up}}
|-
| TM11 || {{m|Sunny Day}}
|-
| TM15 || {{m|Hyper Beam}}
|-
| TM17 || {{m|Protect}}
|-
| TM20 || {{m|Safeguard}}
|-
| TM21 || {{m|Frustration}}
|-
| TM22 || {{m|Solarbeam}}
|-
| TM23 || {{m|Iron Tail}}
|-
| TM24 || {{m|Thunderbolt}}
|-
| TM25 || {{m|Thunder}}
|-
| TM26 || '''{{m|Earthquake}}'''
|-
| TM27 || {{m|Return}}
|-
| TM28 || '''{{m|Dig}}'''
|-
| TM31 || {{m|Brick Break}}
|-
| TM32 || {{m|Double Team}}
|-
| TM34 || {{m|Shock Wave}}
|-
| TM35 || {{m|Flamethrower}}
|-
| TM37 || {{m|Sandstorm}}
|-
| TM38 || {{m|Fire Blast}}
|-
| TM39 || {{m|Rock Tomb}}
|-
| TM40 || {{m|Aerial Ace}}
|-
| TM42 || {{m|Facade}}
|-
| TM43 || {{m|Secret Power}}
|-
| TM44 || {{m|Rest}}
|-
| TM50 || {{m|Overheat}}
|-
| HM01 || {{m|Cut}}
|-
| HM04 || {{m|Strength}}
|-
| HM06 || {{m|Rock Smash}}
|}

===By [[breeding]]===
Groudon cannot breed or inherit any moves.

===By [[move tutor|tutoring]]===
In [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen]], and Pokémon Emerald:
* {{m|Body Slam}}
* {{m|Counter}}
* {{m|Double-Edge}}
* {{m|Mega Kick}}
* {{m|Mega Punch}}
* {{m|Mimic}}
* {{m|Rock Slide}}
* {{m|Seismic Toss}}
* {{m|Substitute}}
* {{m|Swords Dance}}
* {{m|Thunder Wave}}

In Pokémon Emerald only:
* {{m|Defense Curl}}
* {{m|Dynamicpunch}}
* {{m|Endure}}
* {{m|Fire Punch}}
* {{m|Fury Cutter}}
* '''{{m|Mud-Slap}}'''
* {{m|Psych Up}}
* {{m|Rollout}}
* {{m|Sleep Talk}}
* {{m|Snore}}
* {{m|Swagger}}
* {{m|Swift}}
* {{m|Thunderpunch}}

==Side game data==

{{Side game|
type=ground |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=-10% |
area=Volcanic Pit |
P1= All the power of the land lies with me! |
P2= I'm incredulous... My health should drop to half? |
P3= I've had enough... I will take to the land again... |
PL= I've leveled up! The infinite power of the land fills me! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
typeG= Ground |
typeA= Ground |
field= None |
browser= Groudon appears deep in an ancient relic. Its roars trigger huge earthquakes! |
}}

==Evolution==
{| border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin: auto;"
|-
|
{{EvoChart Box|
text=Basic |
image=383.png |
name=Groudon }}
|}

==Sprites==
{{Sprite|
type=ground|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=383|
name=Groudon|
}}

=Trivia=
* Groudon is the heaviest Pokémon in existence, being 500 pounds heavier than {{p|Giratina}}.
* Groudon and its counterpart, {{p|Kyogre}}, are the only Pokémon to date with a [[catch rate]] of 5.
* Groudon shares the same [[species]] name as {{p|Torterra}}. They are both known as the Continent Pokémon.
==Origin==
Groudon is most likely based on the Hebrew legends of the [[wp:behemoth|behemoth]], the gigantic primeval master of all land creatures. Its counterpart was the [[wp:leviathan|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.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Groudon
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Groudon
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: ??? ''Groundon''

==Related Articles==
* [[Weather trio]]

=External links=
*[[wp:Groudon|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://pokemonfan.org/groudon/ Ruby Monster], the fanlisting for Groudon at [[wp:The Anime Fanlistings Network|The Anime Fanlistings Network]]

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