Geodude (Japanese: イシツブテ Isitsubute) is a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves into Graveler starting at level 25, which evolves into Golem when traded.
In Alola, Geodude has a regional variant that is Rock/Electric. It evolves into Alolan Graveler starting at level 25, which evolves into Alolan Golem when traded.
Biology
Geodude is a gray boulder Pokémon. It has bulging, rocky eyebrows, trapezoidal, brown eyes and a wide mouth. Its arms are muscular with five-fingered hands. Geodude uses its arms to climb steadily up steep mountain paths. It is proud of its sturdy body and will bash against others of its kind in a contest of sorts to prove whose body is harder. The longer it lives, the more chipped and worn its body becomes. Eventually, it will be completely smooth and round. As a result of their physical appearance, Rhyperior mistake this Pokémon for actual boulders and fire them through their hands.
Geodude can be most often found on mountain trails and fields. It will sit still in these areas, which is why it is often mistaken for a rock. It is often stepped on and will sometimes swing its arms in anger when this occurs. When Geodude sleeps deeply, it buries itself halfway into the ground. Once buried, it will not awaken even if someone steps on it. In the morning, Geodude rolls downhill in search of food.
In the Alola region, Geodude is made from a magnetic rock with a more silvery appearance. There are areas on Alolan Geodude's body that are especially magnetic and attract iron sand, creating the appearance of black eyebrows and strands of short black hair. Its fingers are fused together, leaving only the thumb and index finger free. Stepping on Alolan Geodude results in an electrical shock and sometimes an angry headbutt. Like regular Geodude, it competes with others by bashing their bodies together. The iron sand sticks to the one with stronger magnetism. The Alolan Golem will fire these Geodude if real rocks are absent.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Geodude debuted in Showdown in Pewter City, under the ownership of Brock. He used it during his journeys in Kanto and Johto before lending it to his brother, Forrest, prior to his departure to Hoenn. Geodude reappeared under Brock's command during the Kanto mini-arc depicted in Alola, Kanto! and When Regions Collide!.
Other
A Geodude appeared in Navel Maneuvers, under the ownership of Danny. He used it to help create and ride a sled as part of the challenges. It reappeared in flashbacks in A Way Off Day Off and Hello, Pummelo!.
A Geodude appeared in Winner by a Nosepass, under the ownership of Roxanne. It was used during her Gym battle with Ash, where it easily defeated Treecko before losing to Pikachu's Thunder*.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Hooked on Onix alongside its evolved forms. All of them were the loyal subjects of King Onix.
A Geodude appeared in Shapes of Things to Come!, under the ownership of Roark. He used it against Paul, where it battled his Azumarill and won before losing to Elekid. Geodude was used to battle Ash in O'er the Rampardos we Watched!, where it battled Aipom but was soon defeated.
Alolan Geodude debuted in Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!, where Ash attempted to catch it. After a short battle, the Alolan Geodude punched Ash's Poké Ball into his face with a Thunder Punch and then ran away.
Multiple Alolan Geodude appeared in Sparking Confusion!, where they, along with a group of Alolan Graveler and an Alolan Golem, caused havoc at Wela Volcano Park after their feeding rituals were disrupted by a group of rock hunters.
Minor appearances
Multiple Geodude appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.
A Geodude appeared in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, where it was among the Pokémon living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A pink Geodude appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in In the Pink.
A Trainer's Geodude appeared in The Joy of Pokémon, where it was treated by the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island.
A Geodude appeared in The Power of One.
A Geodude appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Trainer's Geodude appeared in Wired for Battle! as an image that came up in Shingo's laptop.
A Geodude appeared in a fantasy in Type Casting.
A Geodude appeared in Carrying On! as one of the sick Pokémon in Way Away Island's Pokémon Center.
A fantasized Geodude appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, where it participated in a Pokémon beauty contest.
A Geodude was partnered with two Team Rocket trainees in Training Daze.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest. Some of them appeared during the movie's opening intro, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
Three Geodude appeared in Training Wrecks, under the ownership of a Trainer.
A Coordinator's Geodude appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
A Geodude made a brief cameo in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Geodude appeared in Gettin' Twiggy With It!.
A Geodude made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
Multiple Geodude and its evolved form Graveler appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!.
Two Geodude made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A Geodude made a brief appearance in An Old Family Blend!, under the ownership of a Trainer competing in the Lily of the Valley Conference.
A Geodude appeared in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad. It was among the Pokémon residing in a forest.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened as residents of Pokémon Hills. They participated in the battle against the Genesect Army.
Two Geodude appeared in I Choose You!, with one being wild and the other under the ownership of a Trainer. The wild Geodude was among the Pokémon that were under the control of Marshadow.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with two each belonging to Trainers, and one of them being an Alolan Geodude. The Alolan Geodude was compared to Brock's Geodude.
A Trainer's Alolan Geodude appeared in Battle Royal 151, where it competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but was defeated.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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AG016
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Geodude
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May's Pokédex
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Geodude, the Rock Pokémon. Geodude has incredibly high defensive power, making it virtually resistant to any physical attacks.
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP015
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Geodude
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Dawn's Pokédex
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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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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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SM032
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Geodude
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Rotom Pokédex
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Geodude, Alola Form. The Rock Pokémon. A Rock and Electric type. If you step on a sleeping Geodude, you'll hear a snap, and your body will go numb from its electrical discharge.
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In Pokémon Origins
Brock's Geodude appeared in File 1: Red, where it fought Red's Charmander and Nidoran♂. It lost to Nidoran♂ after Brock told Red about type advantages and switched out his Charmander.
In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
Similar to the anime, Roxanne used a Geodude during her Gym battle against Ash.
A Trainer's Geodude appeared in Trust In Each Other!!.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Brock's Geodude
Brock uses a pair of Geodude in his Gym battle against Ash in Play Misty For Me.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
A Geodude appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Brock's Geodude
In Onix is On!, a Geodude appeared floating next to Brock. He was later seen with six Geodude forming a belt around his jacket in the Yellow arc. The Geodude sextet was later seen in The Last Battle III, where they were attempting to halt the Magnet Train with a combined Magnitude. Each of them have nicknames, ranging from Geoone to Geosix.
A wild Geodude appeared in Raging Rhydon.
In Tauros the Tyrant, a Team Rocket Grunt used a Geodude in an attempt to catch Green.
A Geodude appeared as a silhouette when Green talked about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.
A wild Geodude appeared in Off Course with Corsola, where it was seen in Union Cave, hiding among the rocks.
Multiple Geodude made cameo appearances in Guile from Mawile and Mashing Makuhita.
A Geodude appeared in A Conk on Cranidos's Cranium, under the ownership of a Youngster.
A Geodude appeared in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone.
Multiple Geodude appeared in Lucky Lucario I.
A Geodude appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, under the ownership of a PI at the Safari Zone.
A Geodude appeared in Pinsir Changes.
A Geodude appeared in a flashback in Charizard Transforms.
In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
A Geodude appeared in Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
A Geodude appeared in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!.
A Geodude appeared in Beauty Contest: The Pokémon Super Contest!!.
Roark's Geodude debuted in a flashback in Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!, where it tried to comfort him when he was young after his father pushed him too hard to become a Gym Leader. It physically debuted in Bonds Connect Across Space-Time....
Hareta caught a Geodude on Iron Island in Serious Training on Iron Island!!.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Geodude appeared in Let's Aim For The Goal!.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Geodude appeared in a background collage in Catch the Poliwag!.
A Geodude appeared in GDZ21.
Shu has a Geodude in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Geodude appeared in PMDP16.
A Geodude appeared in PMHGSS07, under the ownership of Professor Oak.
In the TCG
- Main article: Geodude (TCG)
In the TFG
One Geodude figure has been released.
Other appearances
Geodude is the final Poké Float 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 Poké Floats on the screen for a few seconds, before Squirtle pops up and restarts the cycle.
Geodude appears as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Geodude
Generation I
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Kanto #074
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Red(ENG)
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Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Commonly found near mountain trails, etc. If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.
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Stadium
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When traveling uphill, if it encounters a raised step, it cleverly hoists itself up and over using its two arms.
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Generation II
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Johto #034
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Gold
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Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
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Silver
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It uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountain paths. It swings its fists around if angered.
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Crystal
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Proud of their sturdy bodies, they bash against each other in a contest to prove whose is harder.
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Stadium 2
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Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #057
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Kanto #074
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Ruby
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #031
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Johto #034
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Diamond
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Many live on mountain trails and remain half buried while keeping an eye on climbers.
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Pearl
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It is impossible to distinguish from rocks. It slams against others in contests of hardness.
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Platinum
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At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
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HeartGold
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Most people may not notice, but a closer look should reveal that there are many Geodude around.
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SoulSilver
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It uses its arms to steadily climb steep mountain paths. It swings its fists around if angered.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
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White
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Black 2
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At rest, it looks just like a rock. Carelessly stepping on it will make it swing its fists angrily.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #009
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Hoenn #058
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X
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Found in fields and mountains. Mistaking them for boulders, people often step or trip on them.
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Y
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It is impossible to distinguish from rocks. It slams against others in contests of hardness.
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Omega Ruby
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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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Alpha Sapphire
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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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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #229
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Alola USUM: #298
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Kanto #074
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Sun
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Its round body makes it easy to pick up, but it is hard and heavy. It's dangerous to play with them as if they were snowballs.
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Moon
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There are plenty of them to be found along any road. A scholar with too much free time once counted a hundred of them along a single route.
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Ultra Sun
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Geodude that have lived a long life have had all their edges smoothed out until they're totally round. They also have a calm, quiet disposition.
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Ultra Moon
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It uses both hands to climb precipitous cliffs. People who see it in action have been known to take up bouldering.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Commonly found near mountain trails and the like. If you step on one by accident, it gets angry.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Alolan Geodude
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #229
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Alola USUM: #298
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Kanto #074
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Sun
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Its body is a magnetic stone. Iron sand attaches firmly to the portions of its body that are particularly magnetic.
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Moon
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If you accidentally step on a Geodude sleeping on the ground, you'll hear a crunching sound and feel a shock ripple through your entire body.
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Ultra Sun
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If you mistake it for a rock and step on it, it will headbutt you in anger. In addition to the pain, it will also zap you with a shock.
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Ultra Moon
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Geodude compete against each other with headbutts. The iron sand on their heads will stick to whichever one has stronger magnetism.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Its stone head is imbued with electricity and magnetism. If you carelessly step on one, you'll be in for a painful shock.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Game locations
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Pearl
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Routes 206, 207, 210, 211, 214, and 215, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Maniac Tunnel, Ravaged Path, Stark Mountain, Valor Lakefront, Wayward Cave
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Platinum
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Routes 206, 207, 210, and 214, Oreburgh Gate, Ruin Maniac Cave, Oreburgh Mine, Iron Island, Mt. Coronet, Maniac Tunnel, Wayward Cave
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Routes 45 and 46, Union Cave, Dark Cave, Ruins of Alph, Mt. Mortar, Cliff Cave, Victory Road, Rock Tunnel, Mt. Moon, Safari Zone, Cerulean Cave Team Rocket HQ (Five; trap floor)
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Pal Park
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Pokéwalker
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In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Held items
Geodude
Alolan Geodude
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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20
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22 - 79
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40 - 152
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Total: 300
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 30.
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- Alolan Geodude has the same stats as a regular Geodude.
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Geodude
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Alolan Geodude
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Geodude
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Alolan Geodude
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
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Geodude
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Alolan Geodude
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
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All damage-dealing Normal-type moves will get STAB when used by Alolan Geodude if it has the Ability Galvanize.
Geodude
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Alolan Geodude
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
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Geodude
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Alolan Geodude
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
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Geodude
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Geodude in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Geodude in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Alolan Geodude
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Geodude in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Geodude in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
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Geodude
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Geodude can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Geodude cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Alolan Geodude
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Geodude can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Geodude cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Geodude
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Geodude
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Side game data
Geodude
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Crush ×1)
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Loops: 8
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Min. exp.: 20
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Max. exp.: 36
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Browser entry R-064
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Geodude may be found lying on the ground. It has the power to crush small rocks.
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Alolan Geodude
Evolution
Geodude
Alolan Geodude
Sprites
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Alolan Geodude and its Alolan evolutionary relatives.
- Alolan Geodude, along with its Alolan evolutionary relatives, were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.
- Alolan Geodude has the lowest base Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed stats of all Electric-type Pokémon.
- In the Japanese game Pokémon Blue, Geodude weighs 2.0 kg instead of 20.0 kg (as it does in all other games). This has no mechanical significance, as no game mechanics use weight in the handheld Generation I games.
- Alolan Geodude's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line in which all members have an Alola Form.
Origin
Geodude is based on a living rock or boulder.
Alolan Geodude seems to have dark structures made of piezoelectric crystals or magnetite, a subset of iron ore known for its black crystalline appearance and magnetic properties. Its Electric type may also be a pun on thunderegg.
Name origin
Geodude may be a combination of the prefix geo-, from γῆ (gē), Greek for earth, and dude, a slang word for a male. It may also be from geode, a usually hollow volcanic rock with crystal inside, and dude.
Isitsubute is a combination of 石 ishi (stone) and 礫 tsubute (throwing stones).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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イシツブテ Isitsubute
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From 石 ishi and 礫 tsubute
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French
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Racaillou
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From racaille and caillou
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Spanish
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Geodude
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Same as English name
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German
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Kleinstein
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From klein, Stein, and Einstein
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Italian
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Geodude
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Same as English name
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Korean
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꼬마돌 Kkomadol
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From 꼬마 kkoma and 돌 dol
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Mandarin Chinese
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小拳石 Xiǎoquánshí
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Literally "Small fist rock"
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Cantonese Chinese
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小拳石 Síukyùhnsehk
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Literally "Small fist rock"
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More languages
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Hindi
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जियोड्यूड Geodude
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Геодуд Geodud
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
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