Everything You Need to Know About Catching Groudon in Pokémon Go

Part 1. When Can You Catch Groudon in Pokémon Go?

As a legendary Pokémon, Groudon won’t appear randomly while you’re going through the map and minding your business. You’ll need to work a bit harder to catch it. By “work harder”, we mean participating in 5-star raid battles.

Seeing as it will only appear in these higher-level raids, you’ll need to be aware that it’s impossible to defeat and catch it by yourself. You’ll need to join a larger party and ensure that you have the right Pokémon on hand before you enter the battle.

Now, not every 5-star raid in your vicinity will have a Groudon. So, you’ll need to be on the lookout and pay attention to the notifications you get when you’re near raided gyms.

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Part 2. Groudon Types in Pokémon Go

Unlike regular Pokémon, Groudon doesn’t have several different evolutions it can go through. It can, however, go through primal reversion.

Affecting only two types of Pokémon – Groudon and Kyogre – this is essentially an ancient form of evolution that unlocks their ultimate powers. It allows these creatures to absorb the energy of nature and significantly increase their capabilities.

After undergoing primal reversion, Groudon transforms into Primal Groudon, often referred to as Mega Groudon by Pokémon Go players.

Here’s a brief overview of these two Groudon forms:

Of course, you could also come across a Shiny Mega Groudon in Pokémon Go. In this form, it has an extra ability known as the Delta Stream. It can use this ability to manipulate the in-game weather, making it difficult for some of your Pokémon to defeat it.

Part 3. Best Pokémon for Catching Groudon

Groudon has some of the best movesets in Pokémon Go and packs quite a punch. As a ground-type creature, it’s exceptionally strong, especially against rock, steel, fire, poison, and electric-type Pokémon, so you’ll want to avoid using these in battles.

Instead, it’s in your best interest to arm yourself with water, ice, and grass types. Moreover, you’ll want to choose those with fast or charged attacks, as they’ll help you deal more damage in less time (thus increasing the number of premier balls you could receive by the end of the battle).

Some of the best Pokémon to take on Groudon include the following:

Part 4. Tips for Catching Groudon in Pokémon Go

Now, without further ado, it’s time to learn how to get Groudon in Pokémon Go. There isn’t one specific thing you can do to guarantee a catch. You’ll need to use a combination of the following tips to be successful. Check it out.

Use Berries

After the battle, you’ll only get a limited number of premier balls from your battle, which means limited opportunities to make a catch. Just randomly throwing your premier balls will guarantee a miss. Especially considering that Groudon doesn’t make things easy for you in the slightest.

This Pokémon will move about constantly. Though it goes through cycles, and you can technically find its move/rest patterns to try and make a catch, things will be much easier for you if you use the right berries.

Razz Berries, and especially Golden Razz Berries are great for preventing Groudon from breaking free. You can use Silver Pinap Berries to strengthen these berries and get more Candy once you make a catch.

Nanab berries, on the other hand, will keep this Pokémon calmer, slower, and easier to catch, making them essential if you’re planning to take it on.

Use the Raid Boss Lure Module

If you’re having difficulty coming across a Groudon even after visiting all the raided gyms in your area, you’ll need the help of tier 5 raid boss lure modules.

These modules will enhance your PokéStops and allow you to attract rare wild Pokémon like Groudon for 30 minutes. What’s great about this is that it doesn’t solely work for you but all the trainers in your vicinity. Therefore, you and your friends can come together, use your lure modules, and increase your chances of coming across this magnificent beast.

The only downside? Lure modules can only be purchased from the in-game store. You can’t collect them otherwise.

Enter Raids

As mentioned previously, Groudon will most commonly appear in 5-star raids. So, you’ll need to join them as frequently as possible to increase your chances of coming across this Pokémon.

However, don’t do it alone. You’ll need all the help you can get. If you have a complete team of weather-boosted level 40 Pokémon, you might be able to defeat and catch Groudon with just one friend by your side.

If you and your friends are lower-level players, you’ll need a group of between 7 and 20 trainers. If you are higher-level players, you’ll need between 3 and 6 trainers.

Pay Attention to the Weather

Perhaps the most crucial tip to help you on your quest to catch Groudon is paying close attention to the weather. This Pokémon has a weather boost and will be strongest in clear and sunny weather. Here, it will enjoy ground, grass, and fire boost, so you’ll easily become toast if you aren’t prepared.

Considering that Groudon can manipulate the in-game weather, you might want to bring a grass-type Pokémon or two when preparing for a raid. This way, you could enjoy the potential clear weather boost as well.

If you prefer taking on Groudon with water-type Pokémon, wait for rainy weather. That will seriously hinder Groudon and give your Pokémon a nice water boost.

Use Incense

Last but certainly not least, you'll want to use incense to increase your chances of coming across Groudon. This in-game item can lure wild Pokémon to your location, with its effects lasting for 60 minutes! You can even activate multiple incenses simultaneously to stack their duration and attract Pokémon for up to 24 hours.

However, don’t waste your incense by activating it at the wrong time. Wait for the incense in your inventory to change color during special events – that means that it can be used to attract special Pokémon like Groudon.

You can purchase incense at the in-game store or even come across it at some PokéStops and gyms.