Where can I find Groudon in SoulGold?

Groudon cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Groudon?

Groudon is a ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Groudon learn in SoulGold?

Groudon can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Groudonin Pokémon SoulGold

ground

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Continent Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

Ground

Dex

#383

Abilities

Drought

Summons sunlight in battle.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

335

EV Yield

3 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Forms

Normal,Primal

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Terra Cave End at level 70.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Terra Cave End	Lv. 70	legendary	-	-	-

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Scary FaceLevel: 1Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
1	Scary FaceLevel: 1Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
1	Ancient PowerLevel: 1Ancient Power	rock	60	100	5
1	Ancient PowerLevel: 1Ancient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
1	Mud ShotLevel: 1Mud Shot	ground	55	95	15
1	Mud ShotLevel: 1Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
1	Lava PlumeLevel: 1Lava Plume	fire	80	100	15
1	Lava PlumeLevel: 1Lava Plume	Scarlet flames torch everything around the user.
1	Precipice BladesLevel: 1Precipice Blades	ground	120	85	10
1	Precipice BladesLevel: 1Precipice Blades	Fearsome blades of stone attack both foes.
9	Earth PowerLevel: 9Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
9	Earth PowerLevel: 9Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
18	Bulk UpLevel: 18Bulk Up	fighting	0	0	20
18	Bulk UpLevel: 18Bulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
27	EarthquakeLevel: 27Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
27	EarthquakeLevel: 27Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
36	Hammer ArmLevel: 36Hammer Arm	fighting	100	90	10
36	Hammer ArmLevel: 36Hammer Arm	A swinging fist attack that also lowers Speed.
45	FissureLevel: 45Fissure	ground	1	30	5
45	FissureLevel: 45Fissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
54	RestLevel: 54Rest	psychic	0	0	0
54	RestLevel: 54Rest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
72	Fire BlastLevel: 72Fire Blast	fire	0	85	5
72	Fire BlastLevel: 72Fire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
81	Solar BeamLevel: 81Solar Beam	grass	120	100	10
81	Solar BeamLevel: 81Solar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
90	EruptionLevel: 90Eruption	fire	150	100	5
90	EruptionLevel: 90Eruption	The higher the user's HP, the more damage caused.

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TM/HM Moves (47)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
OverheatOverheat	fire	0	90	5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.